This weekend, the London Marathon will begin for the 44th time in its history, with participants running the traditional route between Greenwich Park and Buckingham Palace.
More than 50,000 competitors will cover 26.2 miles, battling against rival runners and typical British weather. If you want to see what happens at this year’s London Marathon, you can follow the coverage from the comfort of your home.
Here’s a guide to where to watch the marathon in the UK and abroad.
What time does the 2024 London Marathon start?
This year’s London Marathon will take place on Sunday April 21, 2024.
Here is the official race calendar:
- 9:05 a.m. – Start of the elite wheelchair race
- 9:25 a.m. – Start of the Elite Women race
- 10am – Start of the Elite men/mass race
A sequence of starting waves will last until 11:30 a.m. Prior to the competition, each participant will receive a registration email containing, among other things, information about the designated start wave and assembly area.
What is the route for the 2024 London Marathon?
The London Marathon will start in Greenwich Park. Participants will pass Cutty Sark, cross Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf, then pass the Tower of London, the London Eye and Big Ben. The marathon will end at The Mall near Buckingham Palace.
How to watch the 2024 London Marathon in the UK
If you live in the United Kingdom, you can follow the Marathon on BBC platforms.
BBC 1: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BBC Two: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., BBC Two will broadcast highlights of the marathon.
BBC iPlayer / BBC Sport app / BBC Sport website
- 8:20 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – elite races
- 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Tower Bridge Camera
- 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. – finish line cameras
How to watch the 2024 London Marathon outside the UK
In the United States, FloTrack will provide comprehensive coverage of the 2024 London Marathon.
To broadcast the Marathon, you must create an account in the service and choose a suitable package. The monthly plan costs $29.99 per month, while the annual plan costs $12.50 per month.
If you are outside the UK and want to stream the 2024 London Marathon on BBC iPlayer, you can still do so. All you need is a reliable VPN (virtual private network) to help you bypass local restrictions.
If you don’t know any providers, we recommend using NordVPN, which is one of the most popular apps of its kind. It’s affordable and what’s more, it can handle unlocking BBC iPlayer without any hassle.
After downloading the app, open it and select one of the available points on the UK map. Once connected to the UK server, head to BBC iPlayer and enjoy coverage of the 2024 London Marathon.
If you need more detailed instructions on using NordVPN, check out our guide to watching BBC iPlayer from abroad.
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