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Top London Marathon alternatives to beat those ballot blues
- Updated: October 25, 2016
The verdicts from the Virgin Money London Marathon 2017 public ballot are in. With places so coveted by so many, it wasn’t good news for everyone and tackling those famous 26.2 miles will simply have to wait for another year.
Of course, nobody likes rejection but fear not – there are still options aplenty to consider if the challenge of a spring marathon is what you are seeking next year.
If a big city event appeals, then there are a couple of races in central Europe within easy reach which could well fit the bill. Coming slightly earlier in the year is the Barcelona Marathon (www.zurichmaratobarcelona.com), which takes place on March 12 and offers the chance to take in many of the finest sights the Catalonian capital has to offer – from the Nou Camp stadium to Gaudi’s …
