It is typically held in April, but has moved to October for 2021 and 2022 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, the marathon has a new title sponsor, in the form of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Through its new six-year partnership, TCS will aim to improve the participant and supporter experience of the event. […]
Author: Darrel Pratt
What Landmarks Does The London Marathon Pass?
The London Marathon route passes several iconic landmarks, including: Mile 6: Cutty Sark. Mile 12: Tower Bridge. Mile 18: Canary Wharf skyscraper. Mile 22: Tower of London. Mile 25: London Eye (on opposite Embankment) Mile 25: Big Ben. Mile 26: Buckingham Palace. What area does the London Marathon cover? The first stretch takes the runners […]
Can I Run The London Marathon For Any Charity?
The London Marathon charities that are directly associated with the race are listed on their website, but you can run for a charity of your choice – we would love it if you ran for Alder Hey Children’s Charity! Is it hard to get a charity place for London Marathon? Getting a charity place at […]
How Much Elevation Does London Marathon Have?
(More info on those below.) We’ve run the race four times with different watches and the recorded total elevation gain has been between 119m and 138m, which really is not a lot over the course of a marathon. There’s also no single long climb to worry about – just a few small bumps along the […]
Where Do I Pick Up My London Marathon Number?
NUMBER PICKUP: You must pick up your race bib and packet at the TCS London Marathon Expo. How do I get my number for the London Marathon? You can also find it on the confirmation email you received when you first secured your place in the virtual TCS London Marathon. Can someone pick up my […]
What Percentage Of People Finish The London Marathon?
About 1.1 million runners complete a marathon each year, which is roughly 0.01 percent of the world’s population, according to the International Institute for Race Medicine (IIRM).London Marathon Facts. Division Women’s (Among Men and Women) Runner Paula Radcliffe Time 2:15:25 Year 2003 What percentage of runners finish the London Marathon? Based on historical data, it […]
When Can I Apply For Good For Age London Marathon?
You can also apply for a Good For Age place if you run the virtual 2022 TCS London Marathon on Sunday 2 October within the relevant qualifying time in the table above.Using a qualifying time from the virtual 2022 event. Age Men Women 80+ sub 02:33:22 sub 03:05:52 When can I apply for the 2022 […]
How Many London Marathon Places Are There?
The London Marathon doesn’t give the exact number of places that are allocated by the ballot, but it’s believed to be around 17,000-20,000 of the 40,000 total spots. More than 350,000 entered the ballot for the 2022 race, so you can see straight away the odds aren’t in your favour. How many places are in […]
Why Say London Bridge Is Down?
“London bridge is down,” was the code phrase used to communicate the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II reigned for 70 years, making her the longest reigning Monarch in history. Queen Elizabeth, who passed at the age of 96, was beloved by many both in the United Kingdom and across the world. Why […]
When Was The Tower Of London A Royal Residence?
The Tower was a royal residence until the 17th century, and from the 13th century to 1834 it housed the Royal Menagerie (the Lion Tower). Did royalty live in the Tower of London? Medieval kings and queens lived in luxurious apartments at the Tower. They worshipped in the Chapel Royal, kept a menagerie of exotic […]