As the course wended its way from Greenwich, in east London, past landmarks including the Cutty Sark and Tower Bridge, the runners paced themselves over 26.2 miles to the finish line on The Mall.

placeholder image — As the course wended its way from Greenwich, in east London, past landmarks including the Cutty Sark and Tower Bridge, the runners paced themselves over 26.2 miles to the finish line on The Mall.

In Pictures: Blisters, sweat and tears for London marathon runners

By Staff reporter

Published 26th Apr 2026, 15:58 GMT

Updated 26th Apr 2026, 16:25 GMT

Some ran, some walked, many suffered blisters and chafing, but tens of thousands of people completed the 2026 TCS London Marathon in ideal race conditions on Sunday.

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Celebrities also took part, including children’s TV character Daddy Pig, with fitness expert Joe Wicks running alongside the Peppa Pig patriarch as his official trainer.

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Celebrities also took part, including children’s TV character Daddy Pig, with fitness expert Joe Wicks running alongside the Peppa Pig patriarch as his official trainer.

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Gallery London Marathon

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