London, UK. 26th April 2026.A participant running in a vibrant red flamingo-themed dress and feather headpiece during the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Photographed as she crosses the official New Balance branding painted on the road at a key milestone. This image documents the personal expression and creative spirit of the mass participation waves within the high-profile commercial infrastructure of the race. On the day Sabastian Sawe became the first athlete to officially break the two-hour marathon barrier with 1:59:30. Credit:xiu bao/Alamy Live News

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