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All the Celebrities Running the 2026 London Marathon
- On Sunday, April 26, 2026, the 46th TCS London Marathon kicks off with more than 59,000 runners expected to race the 26.2-mile course from Blackheath and Greenwich to The Mall.
- More than 50 celebrities are participating this year, while organizers have registered over 1,900 people with a disability, making the event the most inclusive marathon in history.
- Award-Winning actor Cynthia Erivo and former Arsenal captain Tony Adams headline the field; Adams runs his debut marathon for the Forward Trust while fitness coach Joe Wicks runs alongside Daddy Pig for the National Deaf Children's Society.
- The marathon continues a legacy of philanthropy, having raised £1.4 billion cumulatively since 1981, while organizers are encouraging the estimated 800,000 spectators to support the Blood, Sweat and Cheers campaign.
- With temperatures forecast to reach up to 19C, participants have been advised to stay hydrated and wear lightweight clothing, while organizers hope to surpass the Guinness World Record for most finishers set last year.
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Celebrities running the London Marathon including Daddy Pig and Cynthia Erivo
From Hollywood stars and sporting legends to the unexpected sight of Peppa Pig's dad, the list of famous faces lacing up their trainers for this year's London Marathon in support of causes close to their hearts
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