This Sunday, 27 April 2025 is going to be the 45th edition of London Marathon, and this year’s event is special in every way! This time not only elite runners will try to break records, but lakhs of spectators will witness a grand celebration – where emotions, energy and endurance of teenagers will be tested.
Let’s get the full details of London Marathon 2025 , in which we will cover everything – route, timing, celebrity runners, British participants, prize money and world record attempts.
London Marathon 2025 Route Map – From Greenwich to The Mall
The London Marathon race starts in Greenwich Park and ends on The Mall, opposite Buckingham Palace. The 26.2 mile (about 42 km) route is mostly flat, with runners passing some iconic landmarks such as:
- Tower Bridge
- Canary Wharf
- Big Ben
Running between cheering crowds and heritage streets is even more fun!
London Marathon 2025 Start Time & Schedule (BST)
- 08:50 BST – Elite Wheelchair Race
- 09:05 BST – Elite Women’s Race
- 09:35 BST – Elite Men & Mass Start
This race starts in the morning according to UK local time. You can watch it live on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website/app.
London Marathon 2025 Prize Money & Bonus
This time the prize money is also quite big:
- Winners will get £41,000
- If someone breaks the world record, then they will get an extra bonus of £112,000
And yes, if you break the course record or world record (Men: 2:00:35 / Women: 2:09:56), then the organizers have kept more incentives.
London Marathon 2025 Target – Most Finishers Ever in a Marathon
Last year, 55,646 runners completed the race at the New York Marathon. This time the target of London Marathon organizers is to break the record of 56,000+ runners.
This race could become the world’s biggest single-day marathon by finishers. Amazing!
Elite Runners in London Marathon 2025
Men’s Category:
- Eliud Kipchoge – Marathon legend and 4-time London winner
- Alexander Mutiso Munyao – Defending champion
- Tamirat Tola – Olympic champion from Ethiopia
- Jacob Kiplimo – Half marathon world record holder (debut)
Women’s Category:
- Sifan Hassan – Olympic gold medalist
- Tigst Assefa – Paris 2024 silver medalist
(Note: Ruth Chepingetich & Peres Zepchirchir did not withdraw.)
Wheelchair Champions:
- Marcel Hug – Running for the 7th London title
- Catherine Debrunner – Defending champion and Paralympic gold medalist
🇬🇧 British Runners in London Marathon 2025
- Alex Yee – Olympic & World Triathlon Champ to run marathon for the first time
- Eilish McColgan – First-time marathon run after injury in 2023
- Charlotte Purdue, Rose Harvey, Phily Bowden – Women’s elite category
- David Weir – Wheelchair legend to run his 26th marathon
- Eden Rainbow-Cooper – Boston champ, aiming for best London finish
Celebrities Running London Marathon 2025
The London Marathon is not just a sports event, it is also a celebrity fest! Running this time are:
- Sir Jason Kenny – UK’s most decorated Olympian
- Sir Andrew Strauss & Sir Alastair Cook – Cricket stars supporting Ruth Strauss Foundation
- Romesh Ranganathan – Comedian running for Teenage Cancer Trust
- Alexandra Burke – Singer, running for Diabetes UK
- John Terry, Jack Wilshere, Leonardo Bonucci – Football legends hitting the track!
Guinness World Records Attempted in London Marathon 2025
This year 103 participants will try to break 87 Guinness World Records. Some of the unique categories are:
- Fastest marathon in a firefighter’s uniform & breathing kit
- Fastest run dressed as a knight (3 people trying!)
- Fastest marathon inside a tent (seriously!)
- Fastest on crutches
- 2, 4, 10-person costume races
Salute to this creativity!
Weather Forecast for London Marathon 2025
- mild start in the morning: ~9°C
- Sunny spells, light breeze – ideal running weather
- By afternoon the temperature can be 21°C
- High pollen alert – people with allergies should take precautions
Final Words – Why You Can’t Miss London Marathon 2025
Whether you are an athlete, a fitness enthusiast or just a spectator – London Marathon 2025 is an event that is a source of inspiration for everyone.
This race is not just a celebration of speed and stamina, but a celebration of the human spirit – where every runner has a story, a reason, a dream behind him.
So get ready for the biggest running event in the world!
Watch it live on BBC Sport & iPlayer
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