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Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
London Marathon 2025 prize money: How much winners and record breakers will receive in iconic race
A record-breaking 56,000 could finish Sunday's TCS London Marathon and while the vast majority will just want to make it to the finish line while raising huge funds for charities, there is some big money on offer for the pros at the front of the field. Last year London made the big step to offer equal prize pools for all four races - including the wheelchair events - and the sums remain the same for 2025. Organisers believe they have assembled the greatest elite field in the sport's history, despite women's world record holder Ruth Chepngetich and legend Kenenisa Bekele withdrawing in the past few days. Icon Eliud Kipchoge is among those lining up in the men's race, alongside 2024's fastest marathoner Sebastian Sawe, Olympic champion Tamirat Tola and recent half marathon record breaker Jacob Kiplimo. Triple Olympic medalist Sifan Hasan, who won this event in dramatic fashion two years ago, is among the favourites in the women's event along with former world record holder Tigst Assefa. Among the domestic interests are debutants Alex Yee and Eilish McColgan. Prize money, which is paid in dollars because it is part of the World Marathon Majors series, starts from $1,000 for 12th position up to $55,000 for the winners. But that money is supplemented by hefty appearance fees for the star names with time bonuses - capped at $150,000 - also on offer. The men's course record of 2:01:25 was set by Kelvin Kiptum in 2023, with Peres Jepchirchir running a women's record 2:16:16 in 2024 - less than a minute behind Paula Radcliffe's 2003 record of 2:15:25, which was recorded when the race was still mixed. Swiss Marcel Hug set a men's wheelchair record of 1:23:44 in 2023 with compatriot Manuela Schar holding the women's mark of 1:39:52 from 2017. And fast times could be on the cards again this year with the weather forecast predicting light winds and sunny spells - though the temperature could creep into the 20s by the time those back the field have reached the latter stages. London Marathon 2025 prize money (equal prize money for all four elite races) 12th - $1,000 (£752) 11th - $1,500 (£1,128) 10th - $2,000 (£1,504) 9th - $3,000 (£2,255) 8th - $4,000 (£3,008) 7th - $5,000 (£3,760) 6th - $7,500 (£5,640) 5th - $10,000 (£7,520) 4th - $15,000 (£11,280) 3rd - $22,500 (£16,920) 2nd - $30,000 (£22,559) 1st - $55,000 (£41,358)
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Isle of Wight triathletes make their mark in Applemore Fast Twitch Triathlon
The 2025 Fast Twitch Triathlon saw a strong showing from Isle of Wight athletes. Taking place in Southampton, the event saw Wight Tri and Vectis Academy members compete in a 400-metre pool swim, a 21km cycle through the New Forest and a 5km run along Dibden Purlieu. In the women's division, Jan Fletcher of Wight Tri finished first with a time of 1:11:02. Hattie Locke from Vectis Academy secured third place with a time of 1:14:28. On the men's side, Chris Till finished second with a time of 58:12, missing the top spot by just 11 seconds. READ MORE: Isle of Wight runners take part in the London Marathon 2025 For full results, visit The event also saw several athletes braving their first full triathlon or venturing onto the mainland for the first time. Special thanks were given to the support team, which included Steve Dines, Jurgita Bates and the Elton-Walters family. The event concluded with a celebration of the athletes' achievements, with a special mention of the 'scrummy' Millionaire's shortbread finish treat. The event was a testament to the competitive spirit and camaraderie of the athletes, with the Isle of Wight athletes showing off their skills across the various stages of the triathlon.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Havens hospices runners raise more than £132,000 at London Marathon
More than 90 runners have completed the 2025 London Marathon raising more than £130,000 for a south Essex hospice charity. The "Team Havens" runners proudly ran the 26.2 miles on Sunday, April 27, raising £132,000 for Havens hospices. The charity, which has two hospices, Fair Havens and Little Havens, relies on fundraising from events like the London Marathon to continue providing specialist care and support to people in the community with incurable conditions. Liz, all the way from Texas to take part in London Marathon 2025 (Image: Havens hospices) Among the runners was Jenna Venables, Havens hospices' clinical lead physiotherapist, who took part in the event for a third time. . She said after the race: "This race was the hardest of the three by far, the heat really got to me, but I did it and I'm proud. "Each day at work, I'm inspired by the amazing people I support and their families, and that's what got me around those 26.2 miles." Jenna with her medal at the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices) Scott at the London Marathon 2025 (Image: Havens hospices) Havens hospices is set to open applications for its London Marathon 2026 charity places soon, following the result of the public ballot which is now open for registrations. The deadline to apply for the ballot is May 2, 2025. Susie May, challenge fundraiser at Havens hospices, added: "We're incredibly proud of every single member of Team Havens. "Completing 26.2 miles is no small feat, and their dedication, passion, and perseverance mean the world to everyone at the charity. Taylor completed the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices) Natalie running the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices) "The warm weather on marathon day made the challenge even tougher, but our runners rose to the occasion and powered through. "We were there cheering them on at every stage of the route—it was truly inspiring to watch. "We must raise more than £207,000 each week to be there for everyone who needs us and we can't thank our supporters enough for helping us continue 'Making every day count' for our local community." Keith after running the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices)
Evening Standard
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Evening Standard
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Express Tribune
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Express Tribune
Pakistani runners impress during London Marathon 2025
Pakistan's runners made their mark at the London Marathon 2025, with Furqan Masood of Islamabad leading a spirited group of more than 40 Pakistani athletes and diaspora members who took on one of the world's most iconic races. Masood completed the marathon in an impressive 3 hours, 10 minutes, and 7 seconds, showcasing resilience and strong pacing in a race that drew over 56,000 participants. Starting with a fast 20:44 for the first 5K and hitting the 10K mark at 42:09, he battled rising temperatures and fatigue in the latter half but dug deep to cross the finish line, earning 4,460th place overall. "Crossing the finish line at the London Marathon was a deeply humbling experience," Masood said after the race. "We're not professional athletes; we want to inspire people in Pakistan to embrace running as a passion and a healthier lifestyle." Close behind Masood was USA-based Salman Ilyas, finishing in 3:18:33, with Norway's Muhammad Fasih Saleh (3:21:54) and Hamza Saleem (3:23:10) also delivering strong performances. Shah Syed was just two seconds behind Saleem, clocking 3:23:12. Among the women, Norway-based Amy Mir stood out by finishing her first-ever marathon in 3:52:00, despite limited training. "I hadn't trained beyond 17K, but the energy of the crowd carried me through," she said. Veteran runner Hamid Butt from Lahore made history by becoming the first Pakistani to complete the Abbott World Marathon Majors twice, earning his second Six Star Medal with a time of 3:41:45. Meanwhile, at the Manchester Marathon, UAE-based Azmat Khan led the Pakistani contingent with a 3:15:48 finish, while Karachi's Danish Raza and his son Abrar Ahmed completed the race together in 4:55. British Pakistani doctor Ahmed Zubair also finished Manchester's course in 6:37:52. In the elite London races, Kenya's Sabastian Sawe won the men's division in a rapid 2:02:27, while Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa dominated the women's race with a winning time of 2:15:50. The growing presence of Pakistani runners on global marathon stages signals a rising passion for endurance sports within the community — blending personal achievement with national pride.
