London Marathon

Road Running covering 42.2 km with up to 81 m D+ in London (England, United Kingdom)

LocationLondon, England, United KingdomShow on map(51.5074° N, 0.1278° W)
Date & StatusApril 25, 2027Date confirmed
Elevation gainUp to +81 m

London Marathon is an endurance sporting event in London, England, GB focused on Road Running. It is part of Boston Marathon Qualifier, European Marathon Classics. Key features include Charity Run, City Run, Culture & History, Kids & Youth Races.

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +81 m D+). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 25, 2027. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tcslondonmarathon.com).

London Marathon in London (Work: "Foto London Marathon, 17 April 2011 001", Photo: anjči from London, UK, License: CC BY 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
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Races & distances (1)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+81 m2 m - 51 mPoint-to-point courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Marathon42.2 km
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+81 m D+
Elevation loss
-115 m D-
Altitude range
2 m - 51 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.5 % / 3 %
Course format
Point-to-point course
42.2 km+81 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS51.4731° N, 0.0116° E

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 2 m to 51 m above sea level (+81 m D+, -115 m D-)

Peak: 51 m·at 2.8 km·Ø 0.5 %
2 m18 m35 m51 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km51 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does London Marathon take place?

London Marathon takes place in London, England, GB (start area at coordinates 51.5074° N, 0.1278° W). The next edition is officially confirmed for April 25, 2027.

What races and distances are offered at London Marathon?

The competition program features Marathon (42.2 km, +81 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for London Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a point-to-point course featuring +81 m of elevation gain and -115 m of elevation loss, ranging between 2 m and 51 m above sea level. An interactive course map with a verified 3D GPS track, kilometer markers, and GPX download is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for London Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (tcslondonmarathon.com).