Summary

  1. 'Any one of these women have the credentials to win it'published at 11:29 British Summer Time 21 April

    Women's elite race

    Steve Cram
    Athletics commentator on BBC TV

    We have four women here - the Olympic champion, second in the race last year, the new world record holder and a former winner.

    Any one of these women have the credentials to win it.

  2. Postpublished at 11:28 British Summer Time 21 April

    Women's elite race

    The women's race is going to be won by Peres Jepchirchir, Tigst Assefa, Megertu Alemu or Joyciline Jepkosgei.

    They are clear at the front as they head into the final five kilometres.

  3. 'People love my costume - animals are confused'published at 11:24 British Summer Time 21 April

    Shark

    This might be my favourite quote of the weekend.

    "All the people love it. But yeah, animals are a bit confused. So that's been a little bit of a challenge."

    Those are the words of Georgie Box, who is running the Marathon dressed in a shark costume.

    The 28-year-old, from Stratford-upon-Avon, will be raising money for homelessness charity Shelter and says she wanted to do something "that was challenging but also fun and would bring a smile to people's faces".

    Read more here

  4. Postpublished at 11:21 British Summer Time 21 April

    Women's elite race

    Steve Cram
    Athletics commentator on BBC TV

    Look at Peres Jepchirchir. She's decided to put a little bit of a tester in. She picked up a drink and didn't drink it. She had a bit of a look and had a go.

  5. Postpublished at 11:20 British Summer Time 21 April

    Women's elite race

    There are four women at the front of the elite women's race now.

    Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir tries to steal an advantage at the latest drinks station but Tigst Assefa is wise to the move.

    Overall the pace has dropped a little but they are still well inside that women's-only world record held by Mary Keitany.

  6. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 21 April

    #bbcmarathon, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    Congratulations to Mollie Tuff for completing the London marathon.

    All your friends at Chelmsford Hockey Club!

    Good Luck to MARIA WARD 74112 who is running her first marathon for the Sue Ryder charity in memory of her beloved husband, Arran Ward. Arran died far too soon in November 2022 and Maria has taken on many challenges to celebrate his life and live every minute for him.

    Much love from Hazel Saunders

  7. Women's wheelchair resultspublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 21 April

    1. Catherine Debrunner (Sui) - One hour, 38 minutes and 54 seconds
    2. Manuela Schar (Sui) - One hour and 45 minutes
    3. Tatyana McFadden (USA) - One hour, 45 minutes and 51 seconds

    Boston Marathon winner Eden Rainbow-Cooper was the highest Briton finisher, coming sixth in one hour, 50 minutes and 39 seconds.

  8. Postpublished at 11:12 British Summer Time 21 April

    Women's elite race

    Paula Radcliffe
    Former women's marathon world record holder on BBC TV

    Competitors including Tigist Ketema, Tigst Assefa, Joyciline Jepkosgei, Yalemzerf Yehualaw, Peres Jepchirchir in action just past the mile 16 stage in the women's elite race during the TCS London Marathon.Image source, PA Media

    Tigst Assefa has made a move as the pace slows. This is a little bit of mind games that we were talking about. It's about who feels good and who's legs feel heavier at this point.

  9. Men's wheelchair resultspublished at 11:10 British Summer Time 21 April

    1. Marcel Hug (Sui) - One hour, 28 minutes and 35 seconds
    2. Daniel Romanchuk (USA) - One hour, 29 minutes and six seconds
    3. David Weir (GB) - One hour, 29 minutes and 58 seconds
  10. Running the London Marathon inside giant brainpublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 21 April

    Jess Walkin

    One of the highlights of the London Marathon is all of the weird and wonderful costume.

    One of those will be worn by Jess Walklin from north London, who will complete the marathon dressed as a giant brain.

    He and partner Jessica are raising money for the charity Brain Tumour Research in honour of Mr Walklin's mum Caroline Walklin.

    If you're wondering, the brain weighs 5kg (11lb)...

    Read more here

  11. Postpublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 21 April

    Women's elite race

    Steve Cram
    Athletics commentator on BBC TV

    Tigst Assefa has now gone back to the front after it was slowing and I don't really think she'll want that to happen.

  12. Cairess dropping off Farah's recordpublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 21 April

    Men's elite race

    Emile Cairess is drifting off the back of the time needed to break Mo Farah's British record. Has he got more in the second half?

    Cairess is well under that Olympic qualification time, however.

  13. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 10:59 British Summer Time 21 April

    #bbcmarathon, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    Good luck Chanel Kadir. Running for The Garwood Foundation. Another day, another marathon!

    Love Bella and Poppy xx

    Good luck Heather Brookes 58284. Running for Farleigh Hospice. You've got this Mrs B!!

    Love Girlies Forever xx

    Good Luck Chris Bastock 64191!! Running for Birmingham Hospice. All your hard work will be worth it!

    Gem & Mike and all friends very proud!

  14. Postpublished at 10:57 British Summer Time 21 April

    As always with the London Marathon, there's some fantastic costumes being worn.

    A London Marathon runner as a Samaritans phoneImage source, PA Media
    A runner in a fire engine costume at the London MarathonImage source, PA Media
    A competitor dressed as a Minion as runners leave the start of the TCS London MarathonImage source, PA Media
  15. Postpublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 21 April

    Men's elite race

    Steve Cram
    Athletics commentator on BBC TV

    Everyone we expected to be in the lead group is still there. The gaps will drift though.

    Emile Cairess is losing one of his pacemakers half way through in what is a blow for him.

  16. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 10:52 British Summer Time 21 April

    #bbcmarathon, WhatsApp on 03301231826 or text 81111 (UK only, standard message rates apply)

    Good luck to everyone raising thousands and thousands of pounds for all different charities everyone is proud of you keep it up enjoy the day. A special good luck to Ollie Fletcher who has done amazingly raising over 2k for the Royal British Legion his wife Sophie Lawrence, sons Kai, Rory, Cian and also his newborn daughter Azalea are so proud of their husband/dad.

    Daniel Clark

    Sending a message of support for Louise Jennings running the London marathon for CRY Cardiac risk in the young in memory of her late daughter Mia. You've got this Lou xxx

    Lots of love and support from all at CGF

  17. 'Pace slowing a little'published at 10:48 British Summer Time 21 April

    Women's elite race

    Steve Cram
    Athletics commentator on BBC TV

    I think the pace is slowing a bit and all of a sudden they're all looking around at each other. This group is full of talent.

  18. Postpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 21 April

    Women's elite race

    We have around an hour now until the next race is decided - the women's elite race.

    The pace makers are done. They have dropped off so it's up to these main contenders to battle it out, possibly in a record time.

    Former record holder Brigid Kosgei has been left behind by this serious pace. Current world record holder Tigst Assefa still looks comfortable. She is looking around and sharing her water bottle.

  19. Postpublished at 10:47 British Summer Time 21 April

    Debrunner wins women's wheelchair race

    Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson
    Six-time London Marathon wheelchair champion on BBC TV

    To do that on her own from a couple of miles in is deeply impressive.

  20. Debrunner wins women's wheelchair racepublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 21 April

    Women's wheelchair race

    Catherine Debrunner celebrates winning the 2024 women's wheelchair race at London MarathonImage source, Reuters

    Catherine Debrunner could freewheel over the line if she wanted.

    She wins her second London Marathon in utterly dominant fashion.