How to watch London Marathon 2023 on TV and live stream
Your guide to watching the London Marathon live on TV in the UK.
The London Marathon is one of the most prestigious long distance running events in the world – and it's back for 2023!
Over 50,000 runners are expected to descend on the nation's capital for the challenge of completing the 26.2-mile course, whether they're running for charity or 'fun' (with particular emphasis on the inverted commas from this non-runner).
The event whips up massive crowds across London as the city grinds to a standstill and thousands more tune in to follow the event live across BBC platforms throughout the day.
As well as the mass participation event, professional superstars will take to the route. Reigning men's champion Amos Kipruto will return to defend his title, alongside world champion Tamirat Tola.
Much to the delight of British crowds, Sir Mo Farah will compete in the elite event after withdrawing from the 2022 race through injury.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch the 2023 London Marathon.
How to watch the London Marathon 2023
The event is airing across the BBC and coverage kicks off in the morning prior to the first start time.
Live – Part 1: 8:30am – 10am: BBC One
Live – Part 2: 10am – 2:15pm: BBC One
Live – Part 3: 2:15pm – 3pm: BBC Two
Highlights: 6pm – 7pm: BBC Two
When is the London Marathon 2023?
The London Marathon 2023 takes place on Sunday 23rd April.
The 2020, 2021 and 2022 editions of the London Marathon have all gone ahead in October due to various COVID restrictions and precautions, but the race will return to its natural home in April this year.
London Marathon 2023 start time
The main London Marathon mass event will begin around 10am UK time.
Check out the full schedule below:
- 9:15am – Elite wheelchair men's and women's races
- 9:25am – Elite women's race
- 10am – Elite men's race and mass start
How to enter the London Marathon as a runner
Of course, entry for the 2023 event has been closed for a long time now, but the ballot for the 2024 race opens on Saturday 22nd April, a day before the 2023 event!
For further details of how to apply for future events, visit the official London Marathon website.
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Michael Potts is the Sport Editor for Radio Times, covering all of the biggest sporting events across the globe with previews, features, interviews and more. He has worked for Radio Times since 2019 and previously worked on the sport desk at Express.co.uk after starting his career writing features for What Culture. He achieved a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2014.
