Date and Start Times

The London Marathon will take place on Sunday, April 27, 2025. The day’s events will commence at:

• 8:50 AM – Elite wheelchair races
• 9:05 AM – Elite women’s race
• 9:35 AM – Elite men’s race followed by mass start

Prize Money Breakdown

The London Marathon continues to emphasize equality in sports with a total prize pot of £243,000 ($308,000) for 2025. Notable prizes include:

• £44,000 ($55,000) for each race winner
• £23,100 ($30,000) for runners-up
• £17,400 ($22,500) for third-place finishers

Additional bonuses include:

• £115,900 ($150,000) for running under 2:02 (men) or 2:15 (women)
• £96,500 ($125,000) for setting a new world record
• £19,300 ($25,000) for establishing a new course record

Viewing Options

In the United Kingdom, viewers can catch all the action live on the BBC. Accessible options include:

• Television broadcasts
• Online streaming via the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

Route Details

The marathon route, established since its inception in 1981, spans 26.2 miles and includes a scenic journey through London’s iconic landmarks, such as:

• Cutty Sark (mile 6)
• Tower Bridge (mile 12)
• The Tower of London (mile 22)
• The London Eye and Big Ben (mile 25)

The race begins at Greenwich and follows a flat course along the Thames, culminating at The Mall near Buckingham Palace.

Elite Competitors

This year’s elite field features numerous standout athletes:

Women’s Elite Competitors

• Peres Jepchirchir (KEN, previous winner)
• Sifan Hassan (NED, Olympic champion)
• Tigst Assefa (ETH, former world record holder)
• Eilish McColgan (GBR, making her marathon debut)

Men’s Elite Competitors

• Eliud Kipchoge (KEN, multiple-time champion)
• Jacob Kiplimo (UGA, debut at full distance)
• Alexander Mutiso (KEN, recent champion)
• Alex Yee (GBR, notable triathlete making his marathon debut)