This year's London Marathon boasts an impressive lineup of 54 celebrities, ranging from Hollywood actors to sporting icons and television personalities. The 46th edition of the iconic 26.2-mile race takes place on Sunday, April 26, starting at Blackheath and finishing on The Mall.
Organisers expect nearly 60,000 participants, making it one of the largest fields in the marathon's history. The elite wheelchair races begin at 8:50 am, followed by elite women at 9:05 am, and elite men with the first mass wave at 9:35 am.
Sporting Legends
Former Arsenal and England captain Tony Adams runs for the Forward Trust. He is joined by fellow footballers Aaron Ramsey and ex-Manchester United goalkeeper Lee Grant. Olympic stars include four-time gold medallist Sir Ben Ainslie and cycling legend Dame Laura Kenny.
Acting Royalty
Cynthia Erivo returns for her second marathon, while Happy Valley star James Norton runs for Breakthrough T1D. Other actors include Jack O'Connell (Alzheimer's Research UK) and Samantha Spiro.
Music and Stage Performers
McFly drummer Harry Judd, a regular participant, is joined by Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin and drag performer Kitty Scott Claus.
Television and Media Personalities
Tilly Ramsay supports Feeding Britain, alongside CBBC's Evie Pickerill, Ore Oduba, and Traitors star Tyler Smith.
Comedians and Podcasters
Helen Thorn runs for Women's Aid, with John Robins, Rob Deering, and Dan Hudson also taking part.
Influencers and Fitness Gurus
Joe Wicks returns, joined by Kate Rowe-Ham, Reece Bibby, and former Love Island contestants Lauren Wood and Curtis Pritchard.
Full List of Celebrity Participants
- Aaron Howlett – The Biggest Loser winner (Dove House Hospice)
- Aaron Ramsey – Ex-Arsenal and Wales midfielder (It's Never You)
- Aimee Fuller – Former Winter Olympian
- AJ Pritchard – TV personality (Marie Curie)
- Alastair Cook – Ex-England cricketer (Ruth Strauss Foundation)
- Alexandra Burke – Singer (Parkinson UK)
- AP McCoy – 20-time champion jockey (Matt Hampson Foundation)
- Ben Ainslie – Four-time Olympic gold medallist (education charity)
- Bryony Gordon – Author (Bowel Babe Fund, Cancer Research UK)
- Charlie Turnbull – Ipswich Town FC coach
- Charlie Brake – Former Love Islander (Parkinsons UK)
- Chris Foggin – Film director (Bridgewater School Association)
- Chris Newton – Former Olympic cyclist (Anthony Nolan)
- Christopher Harper – Actor (NSPCC)
- Curtis Pritchard – TV personality (Marie Curie)
- Cynthia Erivo – Actor (The Kings Trust and Shameless Fund)
- Daddy Pig – Cartoon character (National Deaf Children's Society)
- Dan Hudson – Comedian (Marie Curie)
- Dame Laura Kenny – Former Olympian (The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust)
- Dani King – Former Olympic cyclist (Action Medical Research)
- Darren Randolph – Former footballer (Parkinsons UK)
- Dejon Noel-Williams – Former footballer and Love Island contestant
- Evie Pickerill – TV presenter (Children with Cancer UK)
- Fern Brady – Comedian (Autistica)
- George Lewis – Content creator (Autistica)
- George Rainsford – Actor (Bridgewater School Association)
- Harry Clark – Traitors winner (The Duke of Edinburgh's Award)
- Harry Judd – McFly drummer
- Helen Thorn – Author (Women's Aid)
- James Norton – Actor (Breakthrough T1D)
- Jack O'Connell – Actor (Alzheimer's Research UK)
- Joe Wicks – Fitness coach (The Body Coach Foundation)
- John Robins – Comedian (Stand Together Against Domestic Abuse)
- Kate Rowe-Ham – Women's health coach (PCD Support UK)
- Kitty Scott Claus – Drag queen (Alzheimer's Research UK)
- Laura Doddington – Actor (Alzheimer's Research UK)
- Laura Robson – Former tennis player (Give It Your Max)
- Lauren Wood – Influencer (Dogs Trust)
- Lee Grant – Former Manchester United goalkeeper
- Lucas Aurelio – Actor (Marie Curie)
- Luke MacFarlane – Actor (Breakthrough T1D)
- Nikita Kuzmin – Strictly professional (Diabetes UK)
- Ore Oduba – TV presenter (Black Girls Hike)
- Patina Miller – Actor (New York Road Runners)
- Reece Bibby – Influencer (Teenage Cancer Trust)
- Rob Deering – Comedian (Parkinson's UK)
- Ruby-May Martinwood – Actor (Juvenile Arthritis Research)
- Samantha Spiro – Actor (Alzheimer's Research)
- Sean Fletcher – TV presenter (Young Minds)
- Sebastian Vettel – Four-time F1 champion (Brain & Spine Foundation and Grand Prix Trust)
- Shane McGuigan – Boxing coach (Young Lives Vs Cancer)
- Tilly Ramsay – TV presenter (Feeding Britain)
- Tony Adams – Former Arsenal defender (Forward Trust)
- Tyler Smith – Traitors star (Crohn's and Colitis UK)
