How to follow the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon

We hope to welcome spectators back to the streets of the capital for the Virgin Money London Marathon in 2021. We will confirm details when we are able to.

You can follow live coverage of the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday 3 October on the BBC, on this website and through our social media channels.

Social media

For exclusive coverage in the build-up to the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon, make sure you follow @LondonMarathon on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. 

Our social media channels will bring you all the latest news, information and live videos and you’ll also be able to see content from other participants and supporters who include the event hashtag #LondonMarathon in their posts.

How can I watch the Virgin Money London Marathon on TV?

Event timings and TV coverage of the 2021 Virgin Money London Marathon will be announced ahead of Marathon Day.

BBC coverage

The BBC’s coverage of the Virgin Money London Marathon is multi-platform, with the action broadcasted live on TV, radio, the BBC Sport website, social media and via the Red Button service.

Highlights are also available on BBC iPlayer following the event.

TV coverage around the world

If you’re outside the UK, we will share a comprehensive list of international TV channels that will show live coverage of the event on this page in the build-up to Marathon Day.