The 40th Race

After months of intensive work and consultation with London’s authorities, organisers today confirmed the plans for The 40th Race on Sunday 4 October 2020.

Elite races for men, women and wheelchair athletes will take place on an enclosed looped course in St James’s Park in a secure biosphere. The long-awaited head-to-head between Eliud Kipchoge and Kenenisa Bekele will headline the men’s race.

Everyone with a place in the 2020 event will still have the chance to take part in The 40th Race by running the famous marathon distance from home or anywhere in the world.

In addition, all runners and charities will also have the chance to defer their place to a future London Marathon – in 2021, 2022 or 2023.