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<p class="" data-start="0" data-end="64"><strong data-start="0" data-end="64">TCS London Marathon: A Legendary Race Through an Iconic City</strong></p>
<p class="" data-start="66" data-end="406">The <strong data-start="70" data-end="93">TCS London Marathon</strong> is a world-renowned celebration of endurance, spirit, and unity&mdash;welcoming tens of thousands of runners each year to one of the most iconic racecourses on the planet. As one of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, London offers not just a race, but an unforgettable journey through history, heart, and community.</p>
<p class="" data-start="408" data-end="742">The course is famed for its <strong data-start="436" data-end="465">scenic, crowd-lined route</strong>, weaving past some of London&rsquo;s most famous landmarks&mdash;from the Cutty Sark and Tower Bridge to Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a first-time runner, the <strong data-start="655" data-end="679">flat and fast course</strong> makes it a favorite for personal bests and memorable finishes.</p>
<p class="" data-start="744" data-end="1141">What truly sets the London Marathon apart is its <strong data-start="793" data-end="807">atmosphere</strong>. Runners consistently rave about the <strong data-start="845" data-end="868">electrifying energy</strong>, <strong data-start="870" data-end="898">world-class organization</strong>, and <strong data-start="904" data-end="928">overwhelming support</strong> from enthusiastic spectators, volunteers, and fellow participants. It&rsquo;s a race where charity runners, elites, and costumed characters all share the same pavement&mdash;and the same roar of encouragement from the crowd.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1143" data-end="1305">Whether you're running for a cause, chasing a dream, or simply soaking up the magic of London, this marathon is your moment to be part of something extraordinary.</p>
<p class="" data-start="1307" data-end="1392"><strong data-start="1307" data-end="1392" data-is-last-node="">Join the movement, run the streets of London, and become part of a global legacy.</strong></p>
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London Marathon

Non-Marathon/ Other Running

Runner-up Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia also broke the two-hour barrier, while his compatriot, Tigst Assefa, lowered the women-only record.

Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe runs sub-2 world record at London Mar

The TCS London Marathon has been announced as one of eight iconic races that form the newly launched European Marathon Classics (EMC), a continent-wide series bringing together Europe’s most celebrated marathons into a single long-term challenge designed to bring people together, strengthen communities and celebrate Europe’s shared spirit.

European Marathon Classics officially launched – including the TCS London Marathon

Pre-Race Review/ Lineup

Elite women's field announcement, defending champion

Tigst Assefa, the defending champion and women-only world record holder (2:11:53), will return to the TCS London Marathon on April 26, 2026, to defend her title. She will face Olympic champion Sifan Hassan (2:13:44) and world champion Peres Jepchirchir (2:14:43), both past winners of the World Athletics Platinum Label road race. Joyciline Jepkosgei (2:14:00), who finished between Assefa and Hassan in London last year, won the Valencia Marathon last month in a world-leading time. The elite women's field represents the strongest competition in marathon racing, with multiple world-class athletes competing for the prestigious title.

Assefa to Defend London Marathon Title Against Hassan, Jepchirchir and Obiri

Human Interest Story

Elite men's field announcement, defending champion

Sebastian Sawe will defend his London Marathon title on April 26, 2026, against an elite field including Jacob Kiplimo, Joshua Cheptegei, Tamirat Tola, and Selemon Kejelcha. After winning London last year, Sawe clinched victory in Berlin, meaning he has not lost over the marathon distance (Valencia 2024, London 2025, Berlin 2025). Sawe ran 2:02:27 with a negative split of 60:57 for the second half, demonstrating huge potential. Sawe predicts that whoever wins the 2026 London Marathon will likely need to break the course record of 2:01:25 set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023, given the caliber of the elite field.

Sawe to defend London Marathon title against Kiplimo, Cheptegei, Tola and Kejelcha

I had great memories - 2008 London Marathon runner

Marathon Summary

Marathon Results