London Marathon chiefs have linked up with organisers of different mass-participation occasions in Britain to assist charities plug an anticipated £Four billion ($5 billion) revenue shortfall as a result of coronavirus disaster.
The two.6 Problem will launch on April 26, which was the unique scheduled date for the marathon, now postponed till October 4.
Individuals are requested to dream up an exercise primarily based across the numbers 2.6 or 26 and fundraise or donate.
The one requirement is that the exercise should comply with the federal government’s pointers on train and social distancing because of Covid-19.
The London Marathon is the world’s greatest one-day annual fundraising occasion, elevating £66.Four million for charities in 2019.
“For lots of the UK’s charities, the day of the London Marathon is the largest fundraising day of the 12 months,” stated Hugh Brasher, the occasion’s race director.
“One of many founding pillars of the London Marathon was ‘to point out how the household of mankind will be united’.
“We hope that the two.6 Problem, which begins on the day our 40th Race ought to have taken place, will embody that spirit and encourage folks, households and communities to fundraise for his or her chosen charity.”
Nick Rusling, who co-chairs the Mass Participation Sports activities Organisers group, stated: “The two.6 Problem will be something that works for you.
“You may run or stroll 2.6 miles, 2.6 km or for 26 minutes. You might do the identical in your house or backyard, go up and down the steps 26 instances, juggle for two.6 minutes, do a 26-minute train class or get 26 folks on a video name and do a 26-minute exercise – something you want.”