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Picture this: there you are, powering across Tower Bridge, surrounded by cheering crowds, with thousands of other runners plodding alongside you. Suddenly, you spot a familiar face out of the corner of your eye. It\u2019s Cynthia Erivo \u2013 and she\u2019s overtaking you.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re one of the more than 50,000 courageous souls gearing up to race the London Marathon this weekend, this could actually be about to happen to you. And Elphaba the green witch isn\u2019t the only celeb running the 26.2 miles across our great city, either.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n From stars of stage and screen to sports icons and social media personalities, the list of famous faces hoping to cross the finish line in 2026 is well and truly stacked. Whether you\u2019re currently getting in your last few taper runs or, alternatively, are planning to cheer on friends or family along the barriers, here are all the VIPs taking on the challenge on Sunday.<\/span><\/p>\n Recommended: Here are all the slebs confirmed to be running on Sunday, with \u2013 where applicable \u2013 the charity they\u2019re running for.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Now that we\u2019ve picked out the biggest names running this year\u2019s race, we should probably tell all you spectators the best places to try and spot them.<\/span><\/p>\n Well, you can of course head to the starting gates, which will be located between Greenwich and Blackheath, though we should warn you that the area will be absolutely heaving. Catch a glimpse of Tower Bridge at mile 12 (great for snapping some stunning piccies of the runners crossing the London landmark), or head to Mudchute Farm for mile 17 of the race. Watch the runners emerge from the Blackfriars underpass at Mile 24, or egg on competitors at the final stretch towards Buckingham Palace.<\/span><\/p>\n Check out Time Out\u2019s full guide to the best viewing spots along the route map.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for a quieter spot along the route to really do some people (cough celeb cough) watching, the London Marathon organisers recommend the following areas:<\/span><\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Did you see that this east London walk uncovers some of the capital\u2019s weirdest secrets \u2013 with burial grounds, occultists and the \u2018Mole House\u2019<\/a>? Plus: this epic 150-mile walk reveals a hidden city \u2013 here\u2019s why every Londoner should do it once<\/a>.<\/strong> Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke \u2013 from news and reviews to events and trends. Just\u00a0follow our Time Out London WhatsApp channel<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n
\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f\u00a0All the best freebies and perks that London Marathon runners can claim for completing this year\u2019s race<\/a>.
\ud83d\udc5f\u00a0London Marathon 2026: your winning guide to dates and timings<\/a>.
<\/a>\u203c\ufe0f\u00a0The London Marathon could be a two day event in 2027<\/a>.
<\/strong><\/p>\nWhich celebrities are running the 2026 London Marathon?<\/h2>\n
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