Luke Littler has weighed in on a viral debate imagining him taking on Mo Farah in a half-marathon — but with a twist.
The discussion picked up after the London Marathon, where around 59,000 runners took part while huge crowds lined the streets to cheer them on. Among the participants were big sporting names like Sebastian Vettel and Aaron Ramsey.
After the race, fans began imagining how athletes from other sports might fare — leading to a creative head-to-head between four-time Olympic champion Farah and darts sensation Littler.
In a standard race, Farah would be the clear favourite. But this scenario adds a unique challenge: both competitors would need to stop at every mile of the 13.1-mile course and complete a 501 checkout before continuing. That twist turns it into a test of both endurance and precision.
The debate quickly went viral, and Littler himself responded when Dave Allen asked for his thoughts.
“Sick of seeing this,” Littler joked. “Don’t think Mo could take out 501 — I’d probably be walking it after my first one, to be honest.”
Allen later said he also reached out to Farah but hadn’t received a reply at the time. Sharing his own take, the boxer highlighted just how unpredictable the challenge would be.
“Mo Farah could average around 4:15 to 4:20 per mile, while Littler might be around 12 to 14 minutes,” he explained. “The big question is whether Mo could check out 501 in about eight minutes — and do it 13 times in a row. It all comes down to the doubles.”
Fans were split in the comments, with strong arguments on both sides. Some backed Littler’s darts ability to make the difference, while others felt Farah’s endurance would give him enough time to handle the checkouts.
It’s a bizarre but fascinating “what if” — mixing elite running with high-pressure darts. So, who would come out on top?
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