London Marathon 2026: Date, route, schedule, weather, prize money, how to watch, winners, more

The 46th edition of the London Marathon is scheduled for April 26, 2026, covering the iconic 26.2-mile route through six London boroughs past landmarks including the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, and finishing at Buckingham Palace. BBC will broadcast the elite race coverage starting at 8:30 a.m. on BBC One, switching to BBC Two at 2 p.m., with a typical finishing cutoff around 7 p.m. Temperatures on race day are expected to be sunny with a gentle breeze, ranging between 9°C and 15°C, a contrast to last year when organisers issued a heat alert.