Sun 26 Apr 2026 London, UK

TCS London Marathon

Experience the renowned atmosphere of the TCS London Marathon, the most popular marathon on the planet, with its grand finale on The Mall itself!

  • Sun 26 Apr 2026
Blackheath, London > The Mall, London
TCS London Marathon

09:30

Age 18 & over

£50-£100

  • 26.2 miles road running + 266 ft ascent

Event overview

The TCS London Marathon is the most popular marathon on the planet with a world record-breaking 1,113,813 people entering the ballot for the 2026 event.

The 2026 event is the 46th edition and is set to make history by becoming the biggest marathon ever held anywhere in the world. More than 56,000 people took part in the 2025 TCS London Marathon, which beat the current record of 55,646 finishers set by the TCS New York Marathon in November 2024.

It's route tours the capital's most famous landmarks and enjoys incredible crowd support! The TCS London Marathon is broadcast live on BBC platforms in the UK and in more than 190 countries around the world.

Highlights

  • big and prestigious

    One of the world's largest and most prestigious running events with an unrivalled atmosphere.

  • Pass London's famous landmarks

    Classic route on closed roads featuring the Cutty Sark, The Shard and Tower Bridge.

  • Abbott World Marathon Majors

    One of six of the largest and most-renowned marathons in the world.

  • A World Athletics Elite Road Race

    The only UK marathon to be recognised as a World Athletics Elite Road Race.

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Event details

  • Event expo
  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event
  • Venue accessible

Route

  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • No cut off time
  • Point to point
  • Sweeper
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start
  • Way markers
  • GPX available

Location

  • Cafe
  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Certificate
  • Chip timing
  • Eco goody bag
  • Event app
  • Map
  • Medal
  • Race photo
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Training plan

Sustainability

  • Optional medal
  • Optional t-shirt
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

How to enter

  • Age 18 & over
  • 56000 places
  • Ballot closed
  • Ballot
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available

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