Overview

• The 45th London Marathon will feature a record-breaking 56,000 participants, potentially setting a new world record for the largest marathon by finishers.
• Elite fields include Olympic champions Eliud Kipchoge, Sifan Hassan, and Tigst Assefa, competing for a $243,000 total prize pot with additional bonuses for record-breaking performances.
• The 26.2-mile route begins in Greenwich, passes landmarks like Tower Bridge and Big Ben, and concludes at The Mall near Buckingham Palace.
• The event, the world’s largest one-day fundraiser, has raised over £1.3 billion for charity since its inception in 1981 and continues to draw global attention.
• The BBC will provide live coverage starting at 8:30 AM BST, with staggered starts for elite wheelchair, women’s, men’s, and mass races.