Where is the best place to watch the London Marathon?
This will affect some of the most popular spots for supporters, but even with people spacing out more than normal there are three obvious choices for those who want to watch and enjoy a red-hot atmosphere: the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge and The Mall.
Where does the London Marathon start and finish?
Sun, 2 Oct 2022 The course begins starts in leafy Blackheath, heads east through Charlton and Woolwich for three miles, turns west and passes the Cutty Sark in Greenwich after six to seven miles. It crosses the River Thames at Tower Bridge and then loops around London, right past the Shard.
Is the London Marathon 2021 still on?
The 2021 London Marathon was the 41st running of the annual London Marathon on 3 October 2021. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the race was postponed from April until October to maximise the chances of a mass participation event.
Where is the best place to watch the London Marathon 2021?
The most popular (and therefore the busiest) viewing areas to watch the London Marathon tend to be in the Greenwich town centre or the areas surrounding Cutty Sark and the Tower Bridge.
Where can I watch the 2021 London Marathon?
The London Marathon 2021 will be beamed across the nation on TV and live stream with full BBC coverage of the elite races and main marathon.
Where does the London Marathon start 2021?
Blackheath
The Start. Your 26.2-mile challenge begins at one of the three Start Lines – Blue, Green or Red – near Blackheath in Greenwich.
Can you walk across Tower Bridge during Marathon?
You can also walk over the London Bridge into the City of London, as the race passes underneath the bridge as well. Another great starting point would be the Bank station, as from here you can walk towards Canary Wharf (mile 19) and the Isle of Dogs to watch the runners between miles 14 and 21.
Will there be spectators at the London Marathon 2021?
An iconic event on the UK sporting calendar, spectating is free on the route. The 2021 London Marathon – the 41st edition – took place for the first time in October and this year’s race will do likewise before reverting to its usual April slot in 2023.
Is the London Marathon free?
You don’t have to pay the entry fee (£49, or £47 for club-affiliated runners), but you can donate your entry fee if you don’t get a place in the race. Those who decide to be charitable get a second bite of the apple in the Lucky Bequest draw, which allocates another 2,000 places.