London Marathon
London Marathon 2025 Live stream free and worldwide TV coverage. Marathon course, start times and schedule
London Marathon 2025 A Legendary Race Through the Heart of the Capital.
When it comes to the world’s most iconic marathons, the London Marathon continues to reign supreme as one of the most popular and inspiring races on the planet. This legendary event takes runners on a 26.2-mile journey through the capital’s most famous landmarks, from the majestic Tower Bridge and the historic Tower of London to the London Eye, Big Ben, Canary Wharf, and the grand finale at Buckingham Palace. Along the way, cheering crowds fill the streets with unstoppable energy, making this a truly unforgettable experience for runners and spectators alike.
Mark your calendars for April 27th 2025, because the London Marathon is ready to deliver another spectacular event. With around 50,000 runners, from elite athletes chasing records to everyday heroes running for personal goals or charity causes, the race promises incredible stories of resilience, determination, and triumph. Millions will be lining the streets, and millions more will be tuning in to watch the live TV and online coverage, making this a global celebration of human spirit.
But the excitement doesn’t stop with the race itself as the celebrity turnout is always one of the highlights! Keep an eye out for famous faces swapping the red carpet for the racecourse, running to raise funds for worthy causes or simply to prove they’ve got what it takes to conquer the marathon challenge. Last year’s star-studded lineup included Romesh Ranganathan, Phil Dunster, Ruth Wilson, Christopher Eccleston, Harry Judd, James Cracknell, Jenni Falconer, Joshua Patterson, Chloe Meadows, Chris Evans and many more.
Whether you're running, cheering from the sidelines, or watching from home, the London Marathon 2025 is set to be an epic celebration of endurance, charity, and community. It’s more than just a race, it’s a tradition that inspires the world.
Marathon Date
The London Marathon in 2025 is scheduled for Sunday 27th April.
The timings are:
08.50: Wheelchair Races
09.00: Elite Women
09.40: Elite Men and masses
Marathon Route
The marathon route remains unchanged and traverses the city as follows:
Start in Greenwich Park
Charlton
Woolwich
Old Royal Navy College
The Cutty Sark
Docklands
Bermondsey
Tower Bridge
Wapping
Isle of Dogs
Canary Wharf
Poplar
Commercial Road
Tower of London
The Embankment
London Eye
Birdcage Walk
Big Ben
Buckingham Palace
Finish on The Mall
The official site has an excellent interactive map of the course, highlighting the main landmarks and features:
TV & Live Streaming
The London marathon is covered live and free to air in the UK on BBC1, which is also available to watch as a live stream online for UK residents.
London marathon live streaming
Hotels and Accommodation
If you're planning on being in London or anywhere in the southern part of the UK for the marathon weekend and looking for somewhere to stay you can check out availability and make online reservations for all of the top London hotels here.
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