London Marathon 2026 date announced: What you need to know
Getting a place is the hardest part of the marathon process
www.inkl.comThe London Marathon 2026 took place on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Key details:
- Date and timing: The elite wheelchair races started around 8:50 BST, the women's elite race at 9:05 BST, and the men's elite race at 9:35 BST, with finishers typically through the afternoon.[1][3][4]
- Route and finish: The course pattern follows the traditional start at Greenwich/Blackheath and finish along The Mall in central London.[3][5]
- Context: The event continued to attract a large field and significant viewing both on-course and via broadcast, consistent with recent editions.[6][9]
Would you like a concise watch-guide (TV channels, streaming options) or a quick recap of winners and course highlights from 2026? For verification, sources include ESPN coverage of the 2026 date and schedule, as well as related reporting on timing and route details.[4][9][1][3]