London Marathon
The London Marathon is an annual marathon held in London, United Kingdom. It was founded by athletes Chris Brasher and John Disley in 1981.[1] It is usually held in April, but the 2021 and 2022 events were moved to October due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The largely flat course is set around the River Thames. It starts in Blackheath and finishes at The Mall.[2]
The 2026 London Marathon set many new world records. 59,830 people competed, making it the largest marathon in the world.[3] Winner Sabastian Sawe from Kenya and a second runner, Yomif Kejelcha from Ethiopia, finished in under two hours. This was the first time anyone ran a marathon in under two hours. Tigst Assefa from Ethiopia set a new world record for women.[4][5]
London Marathon Media
2006 winner Felix Limo (left) and 2005, 2007 & 2008 winner Martin Lel (right)
Men's Wheelchair competitors at Shooter's Hill, 13 April 2008
Route of the London Marathon. Miles are circled.
The top three men, Samuel Wanjiru, Tsegay Kebede, and Jaouad Gharib, near the end of the 2009 marathon
Paula Radcliffe, women's winner of the 2005 race
Amateur runners in the race running along Victoria Embankment
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References
- ↑ Flora London Marathon website: Marathon History: Course History'. Retrieved 1 February 2007.
- ↑ "The 2009 London Marathon Highlights". Steve Cram (presenter). London Marathon. British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC Two. 26 April 2009.
- ↑ London Marathon Reclaims World Record for Largest Marathon With Nearly 60,000 Finishers. Runner's World (2026-04-27)Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ London Marathon 2026: All results, times and standings - full list. Olympics.com (2026)International Olympic Committee. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
- ↑ Sabastian Sawe wins London Marathon and becomes first man to run marathon under two hours. Sky Sports (2026-04-26)Sky UK. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
