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London Marathon

 
Marathon runners Marathon: A 26-mile street party
Think Marathon, think Greenwich. Every year, Greenwich is the focus not just for marathon runners, but also for thousands of spectators who line the route and millions of television viewers around the globe.
The Marathon starts in the Greenwich Royal Park and Blackheath areas of the borough from about 9am and follows a route taking in many of the area's most well-known attractions.

Find out more about the start route on the Flora London Marathon website

Highlights of the route include:

The Marathon finishes after 26.2 miles on The Mall in central London.

Children will also be running in the Mini London Marathon - a 2.65-mile race. The young runners will assemble at Old Billingsgate in central London to start their journey along the Adidas Mini London Marathon course and finish in The Mall.

Useful information

Below are some links to information that will help make a visit to the marathon, as a runner or spectator, as enjoyable as possible.

Public transport links include the Docklands Light Railway, mainline trains and riverboats.

If you plan to travel to Greenwich by car, check our guide to parking in Greenwich.

Many roads in the borough will be closed on race day. Check the road closures list here.

Accommodation is available in Greenwich to suit all budgets and tastes.

In addition, there is so much to enjoy in Greenwich that you may be persuaded to extend your stay. Visit our attractions webpage for more information.

Further travel information is available on the Transport for London website.

Information for runners can be found on the Flora London Marathon website.

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