Runner's Guide:
Download the latest Original Marathon IX (2026) Runner's Guide. This Guide includes all of the information you'll need to know ahead of London's newest, oldest marathon. Last updated 6 February 2026.

Route:
Original Marathon VIII route: Google Maps - KML file - GPX file

 

The routes above are subject to change. We recommend making a final download of the route one week prior to the event.

Start Times, Runner Numbers and Pace Groups:
Checkout the Start times, Runner Numbers and Pace Groups.

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The start times have been based on each entrant's estimated completion time. Faster runners are not permitted to run in the 10:00 - 10:30 wave. Slower runners are not permitted to run in the 11:30 - 12:00 wave due to the cut off time of 3pm at Checkpoint 3. Please make a note of your Race number to aid collection of your runner bib at Registration on the day of the event.