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USA Today
27-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 London Marathon: Live updates, how to watch, start times
2025 London Marathon: Live updates, how to watch, start times With more than 56,000 people expected to race Sunday including four-time London champion Eliud Kipchoge and Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Tamirat Tola, the 45th edition of the London Marathon promises to be a memorable race. Last year 53,900 runners finished the race. With an even larger field expected for 2025, Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events, called it "the most popular marathon on the planet." He said last year 840,000 people applied to run this year's event. Follow along for live updates Sunday morning: Tigst Assefa of Ethiopia has done it, setting a women's only world record to win in 2:15:50, beating the previous record set last year by Kenyan Peres Jepchirchir by 26 seconds. Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya finished second in 2:18:44. Jepkosgei and Assefa were running side by side looking comfortable after the pacer dropped off. Assefa made her move with around 5 kilometers to go and by the 40K mark had a 56-second advantage. Assefa's time was the second-fastest run by a woman in London history, behind Paula Radcliffe's 2:15:25 at the 2003 London Marathon, then a world record. Radcliffe ran with male pacemakers in the race. Olympic marathon champion Sifan Hassan couldn't keep up with the blistering pace and fell off around the halfway mark, finishing third in 2:19:00. Kenya's Sabastian Sawe put down the hammer to obliterate the men's field, winning his London Marathon debut in 2:02:27, the second-fastest time in London history, according to World Athletics. Sawe made a big move around the 30K mark to get in front of the pack. He ran a 4:18 split at mile 20 and put on a master clash with crowds cheering him on. Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda, who holds the world record in the half marathon, placed second in his debut marathon, finishing in 2:03:37. Sabastian Sawe, Kenya, 2:02:27 Jacob Kiplimo, Uganda, 2:03:37 Alex Mutiso, Kenya, 2:04:20 Abdi Nageeye, Netherlands 2:04:20 Tamirat Tola, Ethiopia, 2:04:42 Eliud Kipchoge, Kenya, 2:05:25 Hillary Kipkoech, Kenya, 2:06:05 Amanal Petros, Germany, 2:06:30 Mahamed Mahamed, Great Britian, 2:08:52 Milkesha Mengesha, Ethiopoa, 2:09:01 Tigst Assefa, Ethiopia, 2:15:50 Joyciline Jepkosgei, Kenya 2:18:44 Sifan Hassan, Netherlands, 2:19:00 Haven Hailu Desse, Ethiopia, 2:19:17 Vivian Cheruiyot, Kenya, 2:22:32 Stella Chesang, Uganda, 2:22:42 Sofiia Yaremchuk, Italy, 2:23:14 Elilish McColgan, Great Britain, 2:24:25 Rose Harvey, Great Britain, 2:25:01 Susanna Sullivan, USA, 2:29:30 Elite women through 35K: Tigst Assefa, and Joyciline Jepkosgei, 1:52:12; Sifan Hassan, 1:54:15 Elite men through 35K: Sabastian Sawe, 1:41:43; Jacob Kiplimo, 1:42:05; Milkesa Mengesha, Hillary Kipkoech, 1:42:20; Alex Mutiso, 1:42:33; Tamirat Tola, 1:42:34 Tigst Assefa The 28-year-old from Ethiopia has a personal-best of 2:11:53 (Berlin 2023). The time in Berlin was then a world record and is now the second-fastest time by a female runner in history. She made her London debut last year, finishing second in 2:16:23. She won the Olympic silver medal last year in Paris (2:22:58) behind Sifan Hassan. Joyciline Jepkosgei The 31-year-old from Kenya won the London Marathon in 2021 in a then personal-best 2:17:43 and finished second in 2022. She also won the 2019 New York City Marathon. In February she won the half-marathon in Barcelona in 1:04:13. How to watch the 2025 London Marathon The London Marathon can be streamed on Flotrack in the United States, starting at 3:45 a.m. ET, Sunday, April 27. Start times Elite wheelchair races – 3:50 a.m. ET Elite women – 4:05 a.m. ET Elite men – 4:35 a.m. ET Fastest contenders in the elite women's race Here are some of the favorites in the elite women's race: Tigst Assefa, Ethiopia, 2:11:53 Sifan Hassan, Netherlands, 2:13:44 Joyciline Jepkosgei, Kenya, 2:16:24 Megertu Alemu, Ethiopia, 2:16 :34 Stella Chesang, Uganda, 2:18 :26 Haven Hailu Desse, Ethiopia, 2:19 :29 Susanna Sullivan, USA, 2:21:56 Charlotte Purdue, Great Britain, 2:22:17 Fastest contenders in the elite men's race Here are some of the favorites in the elite men's race. Alexander Mutiso is the 2024 London Marathon champion. Eliud Kipchoge, Kenya, 2:01:09 Sabastian Sawe, Kenya, 2:02:05 Timothy Kiplagat, Kenya, 2:02:55 Alexander Mutiso Munyao, Kenya, 2:03:11 Milkesa Mengesha, Ethiopia, 2:03:17 Tamirat Tola, Ethiopia, 2:03:39 Mohamed Esa, Ethiopia, 2:04:39 Abdi Nageeye, Netherlands, 2:04:45 Hillary Kipkoech, Kenya: 2:04:45 Amanal Petros, Germany, 2:04:58 What is the world's largest marathon? An estimated 56,000 runners are expected to participate in Sunday's London Marathon. The current world record for a marathon is 55,646, set in New York last year. According to a press release, the London Marathon is the world's largest single day fundraiser with more than 1.3 billion pounds raised for charity since 1981. What is the London Marathon course record? Kelvin Kiptum set the men's course record of 2:01:25 in 2023. Kiptum tragically died at the age of 24 last year. The women's record is held by Peres Jepchirchir, set last year, in 2:16:16. Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo is making his marathon debut in London after shattering the half-marathon world record in February. He broke the half-marathon record by 48 seconds in Barcelona. Sunday he was in the lead pack through the halfway mark at 1:01:31. World record holder Ruth Chepngetich and 2024 London champion Peres Jepchirchir withdrew from the race two weeks ago. Chepngetich set the world record last year, running 2:09:56 in Chicago to become the first woman to break 2:10. In a statement, she said she wasn't 'in the right place mentally or physically to race my best in London.' Jepchirchir has an ankle injury. On the men's side, Kenenisa Bekele withdrew, citing niggling injuries that prevented him from training.
Telegraph
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Live London Marathon 2025 live: ‘Super shoes' could see records tumble
27 April 2025 8:03am 8:03AM The race route and its right royal finish The London Marathon route follows its usual course, starting in Greenwich and Blackheath where entrants are split into three lines which converge at the three-mile mark. The route heads east into Woolwich, then back west towards Greenwich town centre, through Rotherhithe, Deptford and Bermondsey. From there it crosses north over Tower Bridge, which signals the approximate halfway mark. The landmark is transformed into a tunnel of noise by the thronged, vocal crowds there. Athletes then complete a circuit around Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs before the course runs west along the north bank of the Thames on Victoria Embankment past the Tower of London towards Trafalgar Square and onto the Mall where it finishes in front of Buckingham Palace. Some of London's most famous landmarks feature on the course. Cutty Sark, mile six Tower Bridge, mile 12 Tower of London, mile 22 London Eye, mile 25 Big Ben, mile 25 Buckingham Palace, mile 26 7:57AM When does the marathon start? The various races set off at staggered times. Start times below: 8.50am (BST) - the elite wheelchair men's and women's races 9.05am - the elite women's race 9.35am - the elite men's race and the masses Runners will cross the start line in Greenwich in a sequence of waves until 11.30am. Spare a thought for those in heavy or hefty costumes, as the mercury is set to rise to over 20 degrees Celsius this afternoon. 7:50AM There's nothing like the London Marathon From the marathon legends and wheelchair elites threatening to break records to the running fancy dress rhinoceroses, postboxes, celebrities and athletes of all shape and size slightly further back raising millions of pounds, it is sport and society in perfect harmony. An estimated 56,000 participants are set to start in Greenwich on a sunny morning in the British capital, potentially making it the world's largest ever marathon. At the front of the pack, Olympic champion Sifan Hassan, former world record holder Tigst Assefa and Joyciline Jepkosgei are the favourites for the women's event. 'London is a great memory for me that I can never forget about. I have Olympic gold, but London is still just something I can't forget; it is amazing,' Hassan said in the pre-race press conference. 'I have worked really hard and am in good shape and I hope to do something better, but I don't want any drama,' she said, referring to her 2023 victory in which she dropped back twice before returning to the front to win. In the men's race, Sabastian Sawe of Kenya and Olympic champion Tamirat Tola of Ethiopia will push one another close. The Kenyan won the Valencia marathon in December on debut over the 26.2-mile distances. His time of 2hr 2mins 5secs was the fastest of 2024. With new super shoes on their feet helping them to go even quicker - more on those shortly - the course record could well fall, and possibly even the world standard. Defending champion Alexander Mutiso Munyao and marathon GOAT and four-time London Marathon winner Eliud Kipchoge, the man who set the first ever sub-2 hour marathon, should not be discounted either. 'London is the biggest marathon ever, I am coming here to support London's good causes,' Kipchoge said on Thursday. 'It is about the charity events being done . . . the London Marathon is a movement by itself and I am supporting that movement, the movement of running a marathon.' Then there are the debutants. Jacob Kiplimo (Uganda) could steal the show, stoking the hype machine with a 56:42 half-marathon in February, slashing the world record. As for home interest? Mahamed Mahamed and Phil Sesemann will likely be vying to be the fastest Briton home. Then there is the thrill of the unknown quantities. Alex Yee won the Olympic triathlon last summer and the Briton is making his marathon debut here, hoping to go under 2hr. Another to keep an eye on is Eilish McColgan, the daughter of athletics royalty Liz, making her marathon bow.
Daily Mirror
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
London Marathon 2025 start times: When do men's, women's and mass races begin?
The London Marathon is back for another edition as professional athletes and the general public alike take on the 26-mile course through the nation's capital It is London Marathon day and approximately 56,000 runners are making their way to Greenwich in pursuit of fast times, fun and, for many, a life-changing experience. While all will cross the same iconic finish line on the Mall, with Buckingham Palace behind them, the athletes are going to start from three different points in Greenwich to ease congestion. It will take more than 90 minutes for the back markers to get moving with the speedsters given priority for obvious reasons. And the race start times will also be scattered, beginning with the elite wheelchair athletes getting the show underway at a little after 9am. Here are the planned start times from the front of the pack to the back. Elite wheelchair race - 8:50am For the second time after last year achieving parity, the top wheelchair racers will be given the same prize money and they also have the honour of getting the race underway. But to accommodate the increased number of participants the start time has been moved to the slightly earlier time of 8:50am - a quarter of an hour earlier than last year'. Elite women's race - 9:05am The women's race promises fireworks despite world record holder Ruth Chepngetich withdrawing last week. Olympic champion and 2023 winner Sifan Hassan is among the favourites and will lock horns with former world record holder Tigst Assefa after they physically tussled during the final metres in Paris last summer. British interest is headlined by debutant Eilish McColgan, with Rose Harvey and Charlotte Purdue in the race for the national title. Elite men's race - 9:35am With the top women about a fifth of the way through their race, the elite men will get moving. British hope Emile Cairess may be absent because of injury but that means even more focus on triathlon star Alex Yee as he experiments with the "magical distance." Then there is much fascination around Eliud Kipchoge's potential last run in London, while Jacob Kiplimo is promising something sensational having recently obliterated the half marathon world record. Yet Sebastian Sawe, 2024's fastest man, and Tamirat Tola, the Olympic champ, will also be in the reckoning. The masses - from 9:35am Immediately behind the top men will be the British Championship runners, effectively the best club men and women in the country, followed by those who have qualified with Good For Age times and then a steady, lengthy stream of charity and fun runners including plenty of famous faces. A record 56,000 people will be starting - meaning more waves from the three starting points and an expectation that it will take about 90 minutes for the slowest expected finishers to get going.
USA Today
27-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
2025 London Marathon: How to watch Sunday's race, start times
2025 London Marathon: How to watch Sunday's race, start times With more than 56,000 people expected to race Sunday including four-time London champion Eliud Kipchoge and Olympic champions Sifan Hassan and Tamirat Tola, the 45th edition of the London Marathon promises to be a memorable race. Last year 53,900 runners finished the race. With an even larger field expected for 2025, Hugh Brasher, CEO of London Marathon Events, called it "the most popular marathon on the planet." He said last year 840,000 people applied to run this year's event. How to watch the 2025 London Marathon The London Marathon can be streamed on Flotrack in the United States, starting at 3:45 a.m. ET, Sunday, April 27. Start times Elite wheelchair races – 3:50 a.m. ET Elite women – 4:05 a.m. ET Elite men – 4:35 a.m. ET Fastest contenders in the elite women's race Here are some of the favorites in the elite women's race: Tigst Assefa, Ethiopia, 2:11:53 Sifan Hassan, Netherlands, 2:13:44 Joyciline Jepkosgei, Kenya, 2:16:24 Megertu Alemu, Ethiopia, 2:16 :34 Stella Chesang, Uganda, 2:18 :26 Haven Hailu Desse, Ethiopia, 2:19 :29 Susanna Sullivan, USA, 2:21:56 Charlotte Purdue, Great Britain, 2:22:17 Fastest contenders in the elite men's race Here are some of the favorites in the elite men's race. Alexander Mutiso is the 2024 London Marathon champion. Eliud Kipchoge, Kenya, 2:01:09 Sabastian Sawe, Kenya, 2:02:05 Timothy Kiplagat, Kenya, 2:02:55 Alexander Mutiso Munyao, Kenya, 2:03:11 Milkesa Mengesha, Ethiopia, 2:03:17 Tamirat Tola, Ethiopia, 2:03:39 Mohamed Esa, Ethiopia, 2:04:39 Abdi Nageeye, Netherlands, 2:04:45 Hillary Kipkoech, Kenya: 2:04:45 Amanal Petros, Germany, 2:04:58 What is the world's largest marathon? An estimated 56,000 runners are expected to participate in Sunday's London Marathon. The current world record for a marathon is 55,646, set in New York last year. According to a press release, the London Marathon is the world's largest single day fundraiser with more than 1.3 billion pounds raised for charity since 1981. What is the London Marathon course record? Kelvin Kiptum set the men's course record of 2:01:25 in 2023. Kiptum tragically died at the age of 24 last year. The women's record is held by Peres Jepchirchir, set last year, in 2:16:16.
Business Upturn
26-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
How to watch London Marathon 2025: Channel, live stream, start time and everything we know so far!
Mark your calendars, because one of the biggest events in the running world, the 2025 London Marathon, is happening on Sunday, April 27! Every year, this race offers runners and fans a stunning tour of London, with the route winding from Greenwich all the way to The Mall. Along the way, you'll catch incredible views of the city's greatest hits, like the majestic Tower Bridge, the famous Big Ben, and the massive London Eye. Honestly, even if you're just watching, it's like getting a postcard-perfect tour of London. But here's what's got everyone buzzing this year: Eliud Kipchoge, the absolute legend of marathon running, is making his big return! Kipchoge, who already has four London Marathon wins under his belt, is back and more determined than ever. All eyes will be on him to see if he can pull off another magical run and add yet another chapter to his already legendary career. Expect major excitement every time he's on screen (or flying past you if you're lucky enough to be there in person)! And it's not just the men's race that's packed with star power. The women's race is absolutely stacked, too. We're talking about Sifan Hassan (Olympic champ and all-around running beast), Ruth Chepngetich (who literally holds the world record), and Tigst Assefa (one of the fastest women on the planet). With all three lining up together, you just know it's going to be a historic showdown. Long story short: whether you're a hardcore runner, a casual fan, or just someone who loves an underdog story, the 2025 London Marathon is going to be one for the books. How to watch London Marathon 2025 TV channel: N/A N/A Live stream: FloTrack If you were planning to kick back and catch the 2025 London Marathon on regular TV in North America, there's a small twist, it won't be airing on traditional television this year. But no worries! You can still watch all the action live. Fans in the United States, Canada, and Australia can stream the race through FloTrack or the FloSports app. So, whether you're cheering on Eliud Kipchoge, Sifan Hassan, or just love the energy of race day, you can catch every mile, every sprint, and every dramatic moment, right from your couch, phone, or wherever you happen to be. Just make sure you've got a subscription set up ahead of time so you don't miss a second! London Marathon 2025 start time 3:50 a.m. ET/ 5:50 p.m. AEST— Elite wheelchair men's and women's races Elite wheelchair men's and women's races 4:05 a.m. / 6:05 p.m. AEST — Elite women's race Elite women's race 4:35 a.m. / 6:35 p.m. AEST— Elite men's race followed by mass start Mark your calendars! The 2025 London Marathon is happening bright and early on Sunday, April 27, local London time. Elite Wheelchair Races – Start first, setting the tone for the day with incredible speed and determination. Elite Women's Race – Some of the fastest women on the planet, like Sifan Hassan and Ruth Chepngetich, will hit the streets next. Elite Men's Race and Mass Start – Finally, marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge and thousands of enthusiastic runners will take off together for the full race experience. London Marathon 2025 prize money, purse for winner The London Marathon is sticking with the same prize money setup as last year. Whoever crosses the finish line first in the men's and women's races will walk away with $55,000. The runners who come in second aren't left empty-handed either, they'll earn $30,000 (roughly £23,100). Those who finish in third place will take home $22,500 (about £17,400). So, even if you don't grab the top spot, there's still a nice paycheck waiting for you if you land on the podium. But that's not all, there are some big performance bonuses up for grabs too. If a male runner manages to finish the race in under 2 hours and 2 minutes, or if a female runner finishes in under 2 hours and 15 minutes, they'll score an extra $150,000 (£115,900). On top of that, if anyone breaks the world record during the race, they'll pocket an additional $125,000 (£96,500). And if someone beats the London Marathon course record, there's a bonus of $25,000 (£19,300) waiting for them. In short, winning the race is just the beginning, if athletes can push themselves to historic performances, there's a lot more money on the table. It's a big motivator not just to win, but to aim for record-breaking times. London Marathon 2025 route The 2025 London Marathon marks a major milestone, it's the 45th edition of the race! This year, more than 50,000 runners are expected to hit the streets, ready to take on a course that has stayed pretty much the same over the years. The 26.2-mile journey kicks off at the beautiful and historic Greenwich Park, before sending runners east toward Woolwich. One of the things that makes the London Marathon so popular is its mostly flat course, which is perfect for chasing personal bests. Along the way, runners will get to soak in some of London's most famous landmarks. They'll cruise over the stunning Tower Bridge, weave through the modern skyline of Canary Wharf, and pass by the world-famous Big Ben. After that, it's a final push toward the grand finish line at The Mall, right near Buckingham Palace, a truly iconic way to end an incredible race. Year Runner (Country) Time 2024 Alexander Mutiso (Kenya) 2:04:01 2023 Kelvin Kiptum (Kenya) 2:01:25 (Course record) 2022 Amos Kipruto (Kenya) 2:04:39 2021 Sisay Lemma (Ethiopia) 2:04:01 2020 Shura Kitata Tola (Ethiopia) 2:05:58 Year Runner (Country) Time 2024 Brigid Kosgei (Kenya) 2:18:20 2023 Joyciline Jepkosgei (Kenya) 2:18:58 2022 Yalemzerf Yehualaw (Ethiopia) 2:17:26 2021 Sifan Hassan (Netherlands) 2:18:33 2020 Peres Jepchirchir (Kenya) 2:16:16 Also Read: How much will it cost to attend EDC in Las Vegas?
