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]

Runners crossing Tower Bridge in the 2021 London Marathon

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]


References

  1. ↑ "Flora London Marathon website: Marathon History: Course History". Archived from the original on 9 May 2006. Retrieved 1 February 2007.
  2. ↑ Steve Cram (presenter) (26 April 2009). "The 2009 London Marathon Highlights". London Marathon. British Broadcasting Corporation. BBC Two.
  3. ↑ "London Marathon Reclaims World Record for Largest Marathon With Nearly 60,000 Finishers". Runner's World. Hearst Magazines. 2026-04-27. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  4. ↑ "London Marathon 2026: All results, times and standings - full list". Olympics.com. International Olympic Committee. 2026. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
  5. ↑ "Sabastian Sawe wins London Marathon and becomes first man to run marathon under two hours". Sky Sports. Sky UK. 2026-04-26. Retrieved 2026-04-27.
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