London Marathon 2023
Running routeMarathonLondon, UK
TCS London Marathon 2023
Since the first running in 1981, the TCS London Marathon has held a place as one of the world’s most iconic road races. This year, over 40,000 runners will leave from Blackheath and head up the Thames toward the finish in Westminster.
The course has three distinct start points, where athletes are grouped by expected finish times. No matter which one you start at, all three routes join together just before mile 3. After a short downhill section near the start, the rest of the course is mostly flat. Runners will cross the world famous Tower Bridge and pass iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament on their way to the finish on The Mall near Buckingham Palace.
On the finish line, more than 58% of runners will upload their race to Strava. Join the community!
Details
- Distance
- 26.21 mi
- Elevation Gain
- 407 ft
- Surface Type
- Road
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Since the first running in 1981, the TCS London Marathon has held a place as one of the world’s most iconic road races. This year, over 40,000 runners will leave from Blackheath and head up the Thames toward the finish in Westminster.
The course has three distinct start points, where athletes are grouped by expected finish times. No matter which one you start at, all three routes join together just before mile 3. After a short downhill section near the start, the rest of the course is mostly flat. Runners will cross the world famous Tower Bridge and pass iconic landmarks like the Houses of Parliament on their way to the finish on The Mall near Buckingham Palace.
On the finish line, more than 58% of runners will upload their race to Strava. Join the community!
Course Map and Elevation
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Frequently Asked Questions
The TCS London Marathon takes place on Sunday the 23rd of April 2023.
The 2023 TCS London Marathon will start at 9:30 am on race day, which is Sunday April 23rd, 2023.
The 2023 TCS London Marathon is sold out and closed to new entries for this year. Lottery entries for the 2024 race will open soon.
The TCS London Marathon follows the official marathon distance of 42.195 km (26.2 miles) as set by the World Athletics.
You can download the official TCS London Marathon app from your preferred app store to track runners on race day. To celebrate your favorite athletes’ performances, create a free Strava account and give them kudos for their hard work!