Whether you're supporting from the sidelines in London or watching at home on BBC iPlayer, here's how you can catch all the action.
How to follow
Come down and support the runners
The route takes in some of the most famous landmarks in the city and spectators are welcome to watch from almost anywhere along the 26.2-mile stretch. The Highway will enable you to see everyone pass twice! Please note that some parts of the route – including the areas by Cutty Sark and St James's Park – do get very busy on Marathon Day.
Accessible viewing areas for spectators with disabilities
There are five accessible viewing areas on the course at the locations below.
Location | what3words reference |
Cutty Sark | ///honey.rift.chops |
Canary Wharf | ///issues.towns.packet |
Rainbow Row (Butcher Row) | ///achieving.heats.ripe |
Tower Hill | ///papers.bonds.fault |
Victoria Embankment | ///stress.food.stops |
Did you know you can track your loved ones via the app?
The TCS London Marathon app allows you to track friends or family who are taking part. You can also send them a motivational Belief Booster.
Watch on BBC One and BBC Two and online via BBC iPlayer, including the Finish Line livestream!
On TV, the coverage will be on:
BBC One from 08:30 to 14:00
BBC Two from 14:00 to 15:00
The Elite race times are as follows:
Elie Wheelchair field - 09:05
Elite women - 09:25
Elite men - 10:00
Want to catch your family and friends on the course?
There will be two live streams from Tower Bridge and the Finish Line on BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport app.
Tower Bridge cam runs from 11:30 to 14:30
Finish Line cam runs from 13:00 to 18:00
These will also be available on-demand if you want to watch yourself back!
There will also be a highlights show on BBC Two at 18:00.
Where to watch internationally
The following will have live coverage:
The following broadcasters will have news access:
Region | Broadcaster |
Europe | EBU |
Germany | ZDF |
Switzerland | SRG-SSR |
Worldwide | Reuters |
Worldwide | SNTV |