London Marathon 2026: How to Watch Live From Anywhere The 2026 London Marathon is set to take place on Sunday, April 26, with an anticipated 59,000 runners participating in the iconic 26.2-mile race through London. The event will feature the return of last year’s men’s and women’s champions, Kenya’s Sabastian Sawe and Ethiopia’s Tigst Assefa, who are expected to challenge for victory and potentially set new course records. Sawe, the defending men’s champion, finished the 2025 marathon in 2:02:27, the second-fastest time in the event’s history, while Assefa, the women’s champion, also demonstrated strong form in the previous year’s race. Both athletes are widely tipped to contend for their titles again in 2026. The marathon course winds through key London landmarks, including Tower Bridge and the Cutty Sark, before concluding on the Mall near Buckingham Palace. The route is shared by elite athletes, competitive amateurs, and participants in themed costumes, creating a vibrant atmosphere for spectators and runners alike. The event’s final stretch, leading to the finish line outside the palace, is a highlight for both competitors and onlookers. The 2026 marathon will have multiple start times to accommodate different categories of runners. The elite wheelchair race is scheduled for 8:50 a.m. BST (3:50 a.m. ET/12:50 a.m. PT), followed by the elite women’s race at 9:05 a.m. BST (4:05 a.m. ET/1:05 a.m. PT), and the mass start for men at 9:35 a.m. BST (4:35 a.m. ET/1:35 a.m. PT). These times are adjusted for viewers in other time zones, with additional details provided for audiences in Australia (AEST) and other regions. For international viewers, the marathon will be broadcast live in the United States, Canada, and Australia via FloTrack. In the U.S., coverage begins at 3:00 a.m. ET (12:00 a.m.#london_marathon_2026 #sabastian_sawe #tigst_assefa #flotrack #bbc1
