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Essential Information
Welcome to our 2025 TCS London Marathon media guide
Here you will find information from the elite races to the mass participation stories. You can also find the history and records from the very first marathon in 1981 to today's event.
Looking ahead, the ballot for the 2026 TCS London Marathon opens on Friday 25 April and closes on Friday 2 May 2025. The 2026 marathon will take place on Sunday 26 April 2026.
| Field | Time |
|---|---|
| Elite Wheelchairs | 08:50 |
| Elite Women | 09:05 |
| Elite Men | 09:35 |
About the 2025 TCS London Marathon
About the London Marathon
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The backstory
The London Marathon was first held on 29 March 1981.
More than 1.3 million people have taken part since 1981 with the millionth finisher in the history of the event crossed the line in 2016. Since 1981, the event has raised more than £1.3 billion for charity. This year's Official Charity of the Year is Pancreatic Cancer UK.
London Marathon Events passes its surplus each year through corporate Gift Aid its parent charity, the London Marathon Foundation. Since 1981, the London Marathon Foundation has awarded £110 million to more than 1,700 projects that inspire activity across the UK.
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