STATISTICS  -  London Marathon

Gender

Category

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Number of participants
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Average Time
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Evolution of participants
Evolution of mean time
Distribution Men/Women
Distribution of participants by Time

Notes

1 % of runners doing the same or better

2 % of runners M doing the same or better

3 % of runners W doing the same or better

Distribution of participants by Age

Races

List of races

DateRace
2024-04-21London Marathon 2024details
2023-04-23London Marathon 2023details
2022-10-02London Marathon 2022details
2021-10-03London Marathon 2021details
2020-10-04London Marathon 2020details
2019-04-28London Marathon 2019details
2018-04-22London Marathon 2018details
2017-04-23London Marathon 2017details
2016-04-24London Marathon 2016details
2015-04-26London Marathon 2015details
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History

Launched in 1981 by former Olympic champions Chris Brasher and John Disley, the London Marathon was inspired by the community spirit and enthusiasm of the New York and Boston marathons. What began as a modest race with a few thousand participants has transformed into one of the most famous sporting events in the world, attracting over 40,000 runners each year and raising millions of pounds for charity.

London Marathon

SOURCE : standard.co.uk

Route

The London Marathon course is famed for its flatness and speed, offering runners the chance to achieve personal best times while passing by some of London's most iconic landmarks. The race starts at Blackheath, goes through Greenwich before entering central London, passing sights such as the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. The route then snakes along the Thames, past the Tower of London and Canary Wharf, before finishing majestically in front of Buckingham Palace on The Mall. This layout not only showcases the historic and modern beauty of London but also creates a memorable backdrop for both runners and spectators.

Records

  • Among men, the course record is held by Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya, who posted an impressive time of 2 hours, 1 minutes, and 25 seconds in 2023.
  • Among women, the course record belongs to Paula Radcliffe of the United Kingdom, with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 25 seconds set in 2003.