April 7 (Reuters) - World ⁠Athletics plans to launch a ⁠standalone World Marathon Championship from 2030 ‌under a major overhaul of its distance running calendar, the sport's governing body said on ​Tuesday.

The marathon will remain part ⁠of the World ⁠Championships in 2027 and 2029, but from ⁠2030 ‌it will have its own championship event.