Thousands of runners are gearing up to take on the TCS London Marathon this weekend as the 26.2-mile race returns.
Among the participants are dozens of celebrities , stars of both stage and screen, many of whom are running in aid of some great causes.
Last year's event saw comedian Romesh Ranganathan , McFly’s Harry Judd and radio presenter Adele Roberts all successfully cross the finish line.
This year, if you're in the crowd or looking to spectate , keep an eye out for the other celebrities hoping to earn their medal on Sunday.
What celebrities are running the TCS London Marathon 2026?
Aaron Ramsey – Former Arsenal footballer
Adrian Sanderson - MAFS star running for Marie Curie
Aimee Fuller - Former Winter Olympian snowboarder and TV presenter
AJ Pritchard - Dancer and TV personality running for Marie Curie
Charlie Turnbull – Ipswich Town First Team coach
Chris Foggin - TV actor and director
Chris Newton – Former professional cyclist
Christopher Harper – Actor running for NSPCC
Curtis Pritchard - Dancer and TV personality running for Marie Curie
Daddy Pig – Of the Peppa Pig family, running in aid of the National Deaf Children’s Society
Dame Kelly Holmes - former British middle-distance athlete and television personality
Dame Laura Kenny - Former professional track and road cyclist
Dan Hudson - A Gay and NonGay podcast host running for Marie Curie
Dejon Noel-Williams - Former footballer & Love Island star running for Mind
Evie Pickerill – CBBC Presenter
George Rainsford - TV actor running for Huntington’s Disease Association
Geraint Thomas - Welsh former professional racing cyclist
Helen Thorn - Comedian running for Women’s Aid
James Norton – Actor running for Breakthrough T1D
Jenni Falconer - Radio and Podcast host running for Marie Curie
Jody Morris - Former England and Chelsea footballer running for Rays of Sunshine Children's Charity
Joe Wicks - Fitness coach running alongside Daddy Pig
John Robins - BBC radio presenter, podcast host and comedian running for Standing Together Against Domestic Abuse
Julian Claud Caillon - Strictly Come Dancing professional
Kate Rowe-Ham - Fitness and health influencer running for PCD support UK
Kitty Scott Claus – Drag performer
Lauren Wood - Love Islander 2025 running for Dogs Trust
Lee Grant – Ex Man Utd and Derby goalkeeper
Liam MacDevitt - TV presenter and former footballer running for Cancer Research UK/Bobby Moore Fund
Lucas Aurelio – Actor running for Marie Curie
Matthew Haywood - BBC's 'Survivor' winner running for Marie Curie
Ore Oduba - TV personality, presenter and actor
Reece Bibby - Social Media influencer and former band member of New Hope Club running for Teenage Cancer Trust
Rhys Thomas - Geraint Thomas’ brother-in-law
Rob Deering - Comedian and podcast host running for Parkinson's UK
Ruby-May Martinwood- Actress running for Juvenile Arthritis Research
Sean Fletcher - TV Presenter running for Young Minds
Shane McGuigan - Boxing trainer running for Young Lives vs Cancer
Sian Brooke – Actress running for MACS Belfast
Sir Alastair Cook - Former England cricket captain running for Ruth Strauss Foundation
Tim Minchin - Writer, actor, comedian, composer running for National Autistic Society
Tony Adams - Former England and Arsenal footballer running for Forward Trust
Tyler Smith – Traitors Season 3 star running for Crohn's & Colitis UK
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