London
A World Marathon Major from Greenwich to The Mall, past Tower Bridge. How to plan TCS London Marathon week.
The race
Categories, key dates, race-week weather and getting there- 42.2 KM
- Wheelchair 42.2 KM
- Race daySat, 24 Apr 2027 · 9:00 AM
Where to stay
Areas that work on race weekThe start is around Greenwich Park and Blackheath. The calmest race morning.
MapNear The Mall finish, with the sights on your doorstep.
MapCentral, and handy for both start and finish by train.
MapLocal favourites
Grouped by what you need on race week. Tap Map to open each place in Google Maps.Run
3Flat paths and plenty of other runners on race week.
Map ↗An outer loop of about 4.5 km, flat and green.
Map ↗Refuel
10A London classic, founded 1978.
Map ↗Train
3Explore
2You'll run across the bridge on race day. Come back to see it slowly.
Map ↗Local crews
Groups that welcome visitors. Times change, so check each group's own channel before you go.Free, timed 5 km in parks across London. Register once online and bring your barcode.
Follow ↗A free 6 km along the Thames, followed by drinks.
Group rides with a coffee-and-cake stop. Free 30-day trial.
Follow ↗A free weekly session for runners chasing faster splits.
Free social runs in south London.
Free social runs (book online). Track sessions cost a little.
Good to know
Cool and changeable, often around 8–15°C. Pack layers and a rain jacket.
Bib collection is at the race expo before the race, and you'll need ID. Check the official site for the venue and times.
Tap a contactless card on the Tube, trains and buses.
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Pick your dates and how hard you want to go, and we'll lay out every day: shakeout, routes, recovery, cafés and race day. ATHLO+ doesn't sell trips for this race yet, so you register with the organiser and can pick up your kit on ATHLO+.