Runners taking on The Big Half marathon in London this weekend will be lacing up their trainers as organisers have confirmed it will go ahead despite the planned Tube strike from Sunday, September 7 through to Thursday, September 11. Participants have been worried for days over whether their months of training will go to waste or not and whether their loved ones will get to line the route to cheer them on.

Event director Hugh Brasher has put those fears to rest by announcing today (Wednesday, September 3) The Big Half will be happening and is urging those taking part and spectators to use the DLR, Elizabeth line, Overground, National Rail services of London buses to get there and home again due to the London Underground industrial action on Sunday, September 7.

Concerns weren't unfou

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