For the best viewing experience, please use the Chrome browser. The London Marathon, a staple in the sporting calendar since 1981, has raised over £1.4 billion for charity. As one of the prestigious Abbott World Marathon Majors, it stands alongside Tokyo, Boston, Berlin, Chicago, New York City, and Sydney. Although traditionally held in April, the event was rescheduled to October from 2020 to 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
This year's wheelchair race commences at 8:50 am on Sunday, followed by the women's elite race at 9:05 am, and the men's elite and mass event at 9:35 am. The race follows its traditional route, starting at Greenwich Park or Blackheath, with runners merging into a single route by Mile 3 near Charlton. The course takes participants through various London landmarks, including the Thames, Cutty Sark, and Buckingham Palace. A record number of participants are expected, with over 59,000 people on the start line.
Pop star Harry Styles is not on the celebrity start list, but fans speculate about a possible entry. Other notable participants include four-time Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel, Olympian Dame Laura Kenny, and actor Jack O'Connell. The race will be started by Sir Mo Farah and Ellie Kildunne.
Defending champions Sebastian Sawe, Tigst Assefa, Marcel Hug, and Catherine Debrunner will compete in the elite races. The men's elite race is expected to be a close contest between Sawe and Jacob Kiplimo. Conditions for the race are predicted to be dry with sunny intervals and light winds. The TCS London Marathon app will provide updates on runners throughout the event.