London Marathon is in full flow
The 46th TCS London Marathon is in full swing after tens of thousands of runners set off on the 26.2-mile course around the capital. Supporters have lined the route to cheer on the runners, with many carrying placards.
Among those tackling the course are Wicked star Cynthia Erivo, former England manager Tony Adams, and former cricketer Sir Alastair Cook.
Daddy Pig, from the children’s TV show Peppa Pig, will race flanked by “The Body Coach” Joe Wicks.
In a specially-designed costume, Daddy Pig will run for the National Deaf Children’s Society after a Peppa Pig storyline revealed George Pig is moderately deaf.
Last year, the event broke the Guinness World Record (GWR) for the most finishers in a marathon, with 56,640 participants making it to the end – a record organisers hope to beat in 2026.
Runners crossing Tower Bridge during the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Picture date: Sunday April 26, 2026.
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Runner in fancy dress during the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Picture date: Sunday April 26, 2026.
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General view of runners during the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Picture date: Sunday April 26, 2026.
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An aerial view view of runners crossing Tower Bridge during the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Picture date: Sunday April 26, 2026.
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An aerial view view of runners crossing Tower Bridge during the 2026 TCS London Marathon. Picture date: Sunday April 26, 2026.
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