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Event Overview
Experience the world’s most popular marathon as spectators pack the UK capital’s pavements to cheer you on. Be part of the world’s biggest annual one-day fundraising event and complete a marathon like no other.
We all know the UK is amazing when it comes to turning out and supporting, but you won’t have experienced anything quite like thousands of people shouting your name. The London Marathon is one of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, so this could be the start of your six-star journey!
Date: Sunday 27 April 2025
Start Line: Greenwich/Blackheath
Terrain: Road - fast and flat
Elevation gain: 246 feet
Cut-off time
You have eight hours to finish the marathon. If you’re unable to maintain this pace, but wish to continue, you’ll need to move onto the pavement for safety reasons. Our team will support you to the Finish Line.
What you get
- Meet Our Experts training event
- Entry to the TCS London Marathon Running Show at ExCeL London
- Event photography
- Timed results
- BUXTON® Natural Mineral Water, Lucozade Sport, Lucozade Sport Energy Gels
- Option to order a personalised running top for Event Day
- Finisher’s T-shirt and medal (optional)
- Option to plant a tree with Trees Not Tees
- Free trial with Coopah, the Official Training App for the TCS London Marathon
- Tracking App
Facilities
- Free bag drop
- Toilets, including accessible toilets and female urinals
- Drinks Stations on the course, serving BUXTON® Natural Mineral Water, Lucozade Sport and Lucozade Sport Energy Gels
- Course distance markers - mile and kilometre
- Pacers, setting a pace from 03:00 to 07:30
- Sensory Calm Space
- Parent and Child Space (for breastfeeding/pumping and entertaining young children)
- Multi Faith Prayer Space
- Meet and Greet area
- Sanitary products available
Training plans
TCS London Marathon Running Show
The TCS London Marathon Running Show