THOUSANDS of athletes will be running around the capital once again as the London Marathon returns for its 45th edition!
It was a delightful Kenyan double in 2024 as won the men's race in a time of 2 hours 4 minutes.
While Peres Jepchichir won the women's elite race in record-timing with no pacesetters.
idol David Weir finished third in the men's wheelchair race, while British star Emile Cairess secured a stunning third place podium spot in the men's elite race.
Fans will no doubt get to see another competitive race between sport's elite runners while watching several celebrities such as and run too.
And we have all the details on this year's highly anticipated London Marathon.
When is the London Marathon 2025 and what time does it start?
The 2025 is scheduled to take place on Sunday, April 27.
Elite wheelchair men's and women's races will get underway at around 8:50am BST.
The Elite women's race starts shortly after at approximately 9:05am.
While the Elite men's race begins at 9:35am with the mass to start not too long after that.
What TV channel is the London Marathon 2025 on and can it be live streamed?
The 45th edition of the London Marathon will be shown across all BBC platforms but coverage will start on BBC One.
BBC iPlayer will also be showing the coverage and it will be available on any compatible device or mobile.
Can I watch the London Marathon 2025 for FREE?
Yes!
BBC platforms will be showing the action for FREE in the UK as long as you have a valid TV license.
What is the route of the London Marathon 2025?
The London Marathon 2025 will follow a largely unchanged route since it was first run in 1981.
Covering 26.2 miles, the course begins in Greenwich, dropping down from the high point of the race to follow a largely flat course, first heading east to Woolwich before doubling back on itself and follow the Thames to Bermondsey.
After heading east along The Highway, the course does a loop around Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs before heading through Blackwall, Poplar and Limehouse and returning to The Highway.
Runners then head west all the way past the Tower of London, Monument, Cannon Street, Blackfriars, the Embankment and looping south with the Thames to Westminster Bridge.
The incredible route takes in many famous London landmarks, from the Cutty Sark (mile six), Tower Bridge (mile 12), the Tower of London (mile 22) the London Eye and Big Ben (both mile 25) before its iconic finish line on The Mall near .
Who won the London Marathon 2024?
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchirin a women's-only world recordtime in a race with no male pacesetters.
While fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso Munyao won the men's race in a time of a second over 2hrs 4min.
Swiss star Marcel Hug won the men's wheelchair race with a time of 1:28:35.
And his Swiss compatriot Catherine Debrunner earned first place in the women's wheelchair race with a time of 1:38:54.
How much did the London Marathon 2024 raise?
Last year saw a record-breaking £73.5 million raised for charity at the London Marathon.
The London Marathon is the world's largest annual fundraising event and organisers claim it has raised more than £1billion since the first race in 1981.
