The 54 celebs running London Marathon including F1 icon and ex-Man Utd star | Other | Sport

• Event schedule: This year’s London Marathon takes place on Sunday, April 26. This year’s race marks the 46th anniversary of the legendary event, which follows the 26.2-mile route starting in Blackheath and finishing at the famous Mall.

• Start times: Race organisers anticipate that nearly 60,000 participants will cross the starting line, making it among the biggest fields in the marathon’s history. The elite wheelchair races commence at 8.50am, followed by the elite women at 9.05am, with the elite men and the opening wave of mass participants setting off at 9.35am.

• Sporting legends: Numerous icons from football and beyond are gearing up to take part, including former Arsenal captain Tony Adams, who is representing the Forward Trust. The football contingent also includes former Manchester United goalkeeper Lee Grant and Wales legend Aaron Ramsey, along with celebrated Olympians such as cycling champion Dame Laura Kenny and sailing great Sir Ben Ainslie.

• Actors: The film and television world is strongly represented this year by performers including Cynthia Erivo, who is back for her second marathon, and Happy Valley star James Norton who is running for Breakthrough T1D. Other prominent Hollywood actors include Jack O’Connell, who is raising funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK, alongside Samantha Spiro. Music and theatre performers: Fans should watch out for Harry Judd, McFly’s drummer, who has established himself as a seasoned and highly accomplished long-distance runner at this event. Injecting a burst of showbiz flair into proceedings are Strictly Come Dancing professional Nikita Kuzmin and drag sensation Kitty Scott Claus, both bringing their trademark enthusiasm to the capital’s streets in aid of charity.

• TV and media personalities: Several well-known television presenters will be pounding the streets of London, amongst them Tilly Ramsay, who is running in support of Feeding Britain, and CBBC favourite Evie Pickerill. Other recognisable faces include Ore Oduba and Traitors star Tyler Smith as they tackle the route past some of London’s most iconic landmarks.

• Comedians and podcasters: The comedy circuit is well represented this year, with stand-up comedian and podcast host Helen Thorn running in aid of Women’s Aid. Further notable names include John Robins, Rob Deering and Dan Hudson.

• Influencers and fitness gurus: Celebrated fitness coach Joe Wicks makes a welcome return to the enormous fundraising spectacle. He will be running alongside a host of influencers and reality TV stars, including Reece Bibby, Kate Rowe-Ham, and former Love Island favourites Curtis Pritchard and Lauren Wood.

The full list of celebrity participants is as follows:

Aaron Howlett – Winner of The Biggest Loser (Dove House Hospice)

Aaron Ramsey – Ex-Arsenal and Wales midfielder (It’s Never You)

Aimee Fuller – Former Winter Olympian AJ Pritchard – TV Personality and Influencer (Marie Curie)

Alastair Cook – Ex-England cricketer (Ruth Strauss Foundation)

Alexandra Burke – Singer (Parkinson UK)

AP McCoy – 20-time Champion Jockey (Matt Hampson Foundation)

Ben Ainslie – Four-time Olympic gold medallist (education charity)

Bryony Gordon – Influencer and Author (Bowel Babe Fund, Cancer Research UK)

Charlie Turnbull – Ipswich Town FC Coach

Charlie Brake – Former Love Islander (Parkinsons UK)

Chris Foggin – Film Director and Screenwriter (Bridgewater School Association)

Chris Newton– former Olympic cyclist (Anthony Nolan)

Christopher Harper – British actor (NSPCC)

Curtis Pritchard – TV Personality and Influencer (Marie Curie)

Cynthia Erivo – Actor (The Kings Trust and Shameless Fund)

Daddy Pig – Cartoon Character (National Deaf Children’s Society)

Dan Hudson – Comedian and Podcaster (Marie Curie)

Laura Kenny – Former Olympian (The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust)

Dani King – Former Olympic cyclist (Action Medical Research)

Darren Randolph – Former Professional Footballer (Parkinsons UK)

Dejon Noel-Williams – former footballer and Love Island 2025 contestant

Evie Pickerill – TV Presenter (Children with Cancer UK)

Fern Brady – Comedian and Author (Autistica)

George Lewis – Content Creator/Comedian (Autistica)

George Rainsford – Actor (Bridgewater School Association)

Harry Clark – Traitors Winner (The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award)

Harry Judd – McFly drummer

Helen Thorn – Author and Podcaster (Women’s Aid)

James Norton – Actor (Breakthrough T1D)

Jack O’Connell – Actor (Alzheimer’s Research UK)

Joe Wicks – Fitness Coach and Author (The Body Coach Foundation)

John Robins – Comedian (Stand Together Against Domestic Abuse)

Kate Rowe-Ham – Women’s Health Coach (PCD support UK)

Kitty Scott Claus – Drag Queen (Alzheimer’s Research UK)

Laura Doddington – Actor (Alzheimer’s Research UK)

Laura Robson – former Professional Tennis Player and Broadcaster (Give It Your Max)

Lauren Wood – Influencer and Love Island 2025 contestant (Dogs Trust)

Lee Grant – former Manchester United and Derby County footballer

Lucas Aurelio – Actor (Marie Curie)

Luke MacFarlane – Actor (Breakthrough T1D)

Nikita Kuzmin – Strictly Come Dancing Professional (Diabetes UK)

Ore Oduba – TV Presenter (Black Girls Hike)

Patina Miller – Actor (New York Road Runners)

Reece Bibby – Influencer and singer (Teenage Cancer Trust)

Rob Deering – Comedian and Podcaster (Parkinson’s UK)

Ruby-May Martinwood – Actor (Juvenile Arthritis Research)

Samantha Spiro – Actress – (Alzheimer’s Research)

Sean Fletcher – TV presenter (Young Minds)

Sebastian Vettel – Four-time F1 world champion (Brain and Spine Foundation and the Grand Prix Trust)

Shane McGuigan – Boxing Coach (Young Lives Vs Cancer)

Tilly Ramsay – TV Presenter and Chef (Feeding Britain)

Tony Adams – Former Arsenal defender (Forward Trust)

Tyler Smith – Traitors Season 3 Star (Crohn’s and Colitis UK)