On Sunday, 26 April, the 2026 London Marathon is set to take place.
Over 59,000 runners are expected to take part in the race, which is set to run from Greenwich to the Mall.
Here’s when and where to catch the best views of the event, as well as the least busy points to access it.
When does the London Marathon 2026 start?
The marathon kicks off in waves. For non-elite runners, these run from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.
For elite participants, the times start:
- Elite wheelchair races, men’s and women’s: 9:50 am
- Elite women’s: 9:05 am
- Elite men’s: 9:35 am.
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