Abbott World Marathon Major Β· United Kingdom

London

TCS London Marathon Β· Est. 1981

--Days
--Hours
--Min
--Sec
Saturday–Sunday, April 24–25, 2027 Β· 09:00 BST Start
42.2 kmDistance
100KParticipants
1981Founded
+72mElevation Gain
1:59:30Course Record (M)
100+Countries

Elevation Profile

Course shape Β· Approximate

One of the flattest courses among the majors. Slight undulation along the Thames Embankment.

Course Map

Start & Finish

Start: Blackheath / Greenwich Park, London
Finish: The Mall, Buckingham Palace, London
One-off two-day edition with 100,000 runners across Saturday and Sunday; detailed wave times vary by assigned day.

Race Conditions

Late April in London averages 12–16Β°C (54–61Β°F). Possibility of rain and wind.

How to Enter

The 2027 ballot is closed. Charity and international tour-operator places may still be available.

Getting There

Start via DLR (Maze Hill). Finish at St. James's Park β€” Central line.

Recent Champions

Men's Open
YearRunnerCountryTime
2026Sabastian Sawe CRKenya 1:59:30
2025Sabastian SaweKenya 2:02:27
2024Alexander MutisoKenya 2:03:31
2023Kelvin KiptumKenya 2:01:25
2022Amos KiprutoKenya 2:04:39