Katie Price confirms that she pulled out of the London Marathon top stories direct to your inbox SUBSCRIBE Invalid email Sign up to receive our rundown of the day'sdirect to your inbox When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Sometimes they'll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer. Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. You can unsubscribe at any time. The London Marathon is one of the most famous long-distance running events in the world, enjoyed by millions of spectators. This year’s event, the 39th race since the event began in 1981, is only two days away on Sunday, April 28. Elite runners, novices and people dressed in fancy costumes for charity are all expected to take their place on the starting line. Race organisers Virgin said a record 414,168 applicants applied for this year’s race making it the most popular marathon in the world. With more than 40,000 people expected to participate, start times have to be staggered in order to ensure the race runs smoothly and safely. What time does the London Marathon start and finish? The elite participants will start off the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon. The start times are: 9.05am - Elite Wheelchair Raes 9.10am - World Para Athletics Marathon Championships Ambulant Athletes 9.25am - The Elite Women’s Race 10.10am - The Elite men’s Race, British Athletics and England Athletics Marathon Championships. London marathon start time: Runners take part in the 2018 race The mass race is also listed as starting at 10.10am, once the final professionals have headed off. There are four different coloured start areas depending on individuals’ expected finishing times. Mass runners starting at 10.10am will either be in the blue, red or green starts. This means some runners will be lining up from Greenwich to cross the line while others will be in Blackheath. London marathon start time: The long-distance run starts in waves to manage the thousands of runners The 26.2 mile course takes in some of London’s most iconic landmarks passing by Cutty Sark, over Tower Bridge and through Westminster. The finish line is The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. Participants have eight hours in which to complete the race with an official finish time and medal. Elite runners will typically complete the epic distance in less than two hours and 10 minutes. London marathon start time: An exhausted runner is helped at the finish line by paramedics<doc-sep>Just weeks after one of the most exciting Boston Marathon finishes in history, runners across the Atlantic were preparing to run the London Marathon. The race has been scheduled for the morning of Sunday April 28. The 26.2-mile course will see runners travel through London, passing some of the city's most historic locations, like London Bridge, the Tower of London, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. Spectators and participants alike were sure to see some spectacular sportsmanship in a beautiful city. Weather for the day was calling for high temperatures near 60 degrees Fahrenheit and clouds — near-perfect running conditions. When Is The London Marathon Start Time? There are several different start times depending on what wave of the race a participant is in. First, there's the Elite Wheelchair Race beginning at 9:05 a.m. local time in London (4:05 a.m. ET in the U.S.), followed by the World Para Athletics Marathon Championships Ambulant Athletes at 9:10 a.m., then the Elite Women's Race at 9:25 a.m. and then the Elite Men's Race, British Athletics & England Athletics Marathon Championships and Mass Race at 10:10 a.m. on Sunday, April 28. All times listed are local to London, which is five hours ahead of U.S. Eastern Time, and eight hours ahead of the Pacific time zone. How to Track a London Marathon Participant: The Virgin Money London Marathon app is one of the easiest ways to track a participant and users only need the participant's last name or their bib numbers to track them. Spectators will also be able to access the live tracker page on race day starting at 7 a.m. Sunday in London, more information can be found on the Virgin Money London Marathon site. London Marathon Route and Tube Service Changes? There's an interactive map online of the race route that users can view to see the route as well as the traffic in real-time during the race on Sunday. There's a full pamphlet of the road closures and anyone who normally parks along the route was asked to move their car Saturday evening ahead of the marathon. There will be extra tube services for those looking to take the underground to the marathon sidelines to watch the race. "Tube services in central areas will be running as normal, but please be aware that services may be extremely busy. The Jubilee, Circle and District lines, and DLR have stops in close proximity to the Marathon route and are likely to be busier than usual," according to the marathon organizers. Riders should check the Transit for London website before heading out on Sunday morning though. How to Watch The London Marathon Live Online, Stream: The actual marathon has a few ways for spectators to keep up with the latest developments during the race. There's a live news blog on the marathon's site where updates are given as the race progresses and there will be updates on social media like Twitter and Facebook from the marathon's official accounts as well. The marathon will be broadcast on the BBC channels throughout the day as runners cross the finish line. In the United States, the marathon coverage will be broadcast on NBC Sports at 4 a.m. EDT.<doc-sep>The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel Get email updates with the day's biggest stories Invalid Email Something went wrong, please try again later. Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice The streets of the capital will be lined with hundreds of thousands of people as the London Marathon takes place this weekend. Over 40,000 runners will be joined by their friends, family and members of the general public on the sidelines to cheer them on in one of world sport's feel good events. Well, feel good until runners get to the 23rd mile and they start to flag, that is! Those running in the marathon will have to be out of bed nice and early to head to the start point in Blackheath, south east London. But what time do each of the races begin? Here is all you need to know... (Image: AFP/Getty Images) What time does the London Marathon start? Here are the start times for each of the different races at this year's London Marathon: 09:05 – Elite Wheelchair Races 09:10 – World Para Athletics Marathon Championships Ambulant Athletes 09:25 – Virgin Money London Marathon for Elite Women 10:10 – Elite Men and the British Athletics and England Athletics Championships for Men and Women and the Virgin Money London Marathon Mass Start Note that the start times for the Mass Start are staggered over the course of an hour, due to the size of the crowds and those taking part. What is the London Marathon route? Check out the full London Marathon route for this year's race on our interactive map here, courtesy of Esri UK.<doc-sep>
Chris Evans advises caller on how to deal with marathon nerves More than 40,000 runners will be racing along 26.2 miles across the capital today. The 39th London Marathon will see athletes and amateurs attempt to beat their personal bests and raise all important money for charity. Here is what you need to know about the race. What time does the London Marathon start? As there are different events for varying abilities, the race has a staggered start. The official start times for the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 28 April are as follows: 9.05am – Elite Wheelchair Races 9.10am – World Para Athletics Marathon Championships Ambulant Athletes 9.25am – Virgin Money London Marathon for Elite Women 10.10am – Elite Men and the British Athletics and England Athletics Championships for Men and Women and the Virgin Money London Marathon Mass Start London Marathon 2019: This is the 39th London Marathon Where are the three starting points? There are three different starting points for those taking part in the London Marathon, but they are close together. All three start lines are located in Blackheath, south east London and have been given different colours; red, green and blue. Blackheath is one of the largest open spaces close to central London, making it the ideal spot for the more than 40,000 runners taking part to gather. London Marathon 2019: The official course map for all three routes The red route starts on Charlton Road, next to the entrance to Greenwich Park. The blue route begins on the A2 next to Prince Charles Road and the green route starts on St John’s Park close to the blue. Blue and green routes will join together after the one-mile mark, meeting up as Old Dover Road joins the A207. Read More: London Marathon 2019: How to watch the London Marathon without crowds London Marathon 2019: Runners don costumes in a bid to raise money for charity