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The world-famous London Marathon is taking place this weekend. Yep, on Sunday, April 21, around 50,000 brave souls are expected to take part in the huge 26.2-mile run across the city streets. Impressive stuff.
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The atmosphere is set to be pretty electric, but even if you don’t fancy braving the crowds and tackling the road closures, you can still tune into all of the live action from the comfort of your own home. So what are you waiting for? Here’s everything you need to know about watching the London Marathon 2023 on TV and online.
How to watch the London Marathon 2024
You can watch the marathon live across BBC One, BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and BBC Sport mobile app and online. The coverage will start at 08:30 before the first race and it will be presented by Gabby Logan.
What time does the London marathon start this year?
The marathon kicks off on Sunday April, 21. Tune in at 09:05 BST for the wheelchair races, 09:25 for the elite women, and 10:00 for the elite men and masses.
What is the London marathon route?
The 26.2 mile marathon route starts south of the Thames at Blackheath and finishes in front of Buckingham Palace. If you’re watching at home you’ll be able to see famous London landmarks like Cutty Sark, The Tower of London and Big Ben.
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