Meet the celebrities taking part

The list of famous faces set to line up at this year’s TCS London Marathon is stacked with sporting pedigree, acting royalty and musical powerhouses. 

Please find below a definitive guide to all the celebrities running this year’s 2026 TCS London Marathon.  

• Cynthia Erivo – Award-winning actor and star of Wicked, Cynthia is taking on the London Marathon again after completing the 2022 event in an impressive 3:35:36, a performance in which she took more than 20 minutes off her previous marathon best.
• Tony Adams – Former Arsenal and England captain and Chair of The Forward Trust, Tony is taking on his first London Marathon in support of the charity, joining #TeamForward to raise vital funds for recovery and rehabilitation services that help people break cycles of addiction and disadvantage, following his own battle.
• Sir Alastair Cook – England cricket legend, Alastair is taking on the London Marathon once again for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, this year running with his brother. This follows on from him running the 2025 event alongside Sir Andrew Strauss to support families facing the death of a parent from cancer.
• Dame Laura Kenny - Britain’s most decorated female Olympian, Laura will make her debut in the London Marathon for The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, following her own traumatic experience of miscarriage and a life-threatening ectopic pregnancy. After being unable to run last year while pregnant with her third child, she is now channelling her advocacy into raising awareness of ectopic pregnancy and supporting others affected by it.
• Aaron Ramsey – Former professional footballer and three-time FA Cup winner during his 11-year-career at Arsenal, Aaron is making his marathon debut this year as he takes on the London Marathon in support of It’s Never You, a charity dedicated to helping parents of children with cancer.
• Sebastian Vettel - Four‑time Formula One world champion, Sebastian is taking on the 2026 London Marathon after retiring from professional racing at the end of the 2022 season. He is raising funds for the Brain & Spine Foundation and the Grand Prix Trust.
• Sir Ben Ainslie – Four-time Olympic gold medallist and Patron of the 1851 Trust, Ben will take on his first ever marathon at the 2026 TCS London Marathon, running in support of the education charity he helped launch to inspire young people through sailing and STEM.
• James Norton - Actor and star of House of Guinness, James is taking on his first London Marathon for the charity Breakthrough T1D, following his own diagnosis of type 1 diabetes aged 22.
• Jack O'Connell – The acclaimed British actor known for roles in Skins, ’71 and Sinners, Jack is taking on his first London Marathon this year in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK.
• Amy Jackson Westwick – Model and actor famous for her work in Indian cinema, Amy is running the TCS London Marathon for the first time, raising money for Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
• Harry Judd - McFly drummer and long‑time running enthusiast, Harry is returning to the London Marathon this year, earning a reputation for continually chasing faster times. Most recently, he clocked an impressive 3:15 at the 2025 London Marathon.
• Sir Anthony (AP) McCoy - Twenty‑time Champion Jockey and legendary Grand National winner, Anthony is taking on his first ever marathon at the 2026 London Marathon. He is running to raise funds for the Matt Hampson Foundation.
• Ore Oduba - Television presenter and performer, Ore is taking on the TCS London Marathon this year in honour of his beloved sister Lola, who died by suicide last April. Ore is completing the marathon for Black Girls Hike, the walking community that brought Lola joy, and raising money for Smartphone Free Childhood.
• Aimee Fuller – The former two-time Team GB Winter Olympian and now sports broadcaster is returning to the London Marathon this year after previously completing the race as part of her transition from elite snowboarding to long distance running. She first took on the marathon in 2019.
• Jenni Falconer - TV and radio presenter, Jenni is taking on the TCS London Marathon this year in support of this year’s Charity of the Year Marie Curie, lining up for her 11th TCS London Marathon. As an ambassador for the charity, she has recently helped launch Marie Curie’s Grief Run Clubs, supporting people processing bereavement.
• John Robins – Comedian and co-host of the Elis James and John Robins podcast, John returns to the London Marathon again this year. He is raising money for Stand Together Against Domestic Abuse, having become an ambassador for the charity in 2025.
• Samantha Spiro - The award-winning British actress, celebrated for her performances in Sex Education and Game of Thrones, is taking on the London Marathon this year in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK alongside several other celebrity runners.
• Tilly Ramsay - TV presenter and chef, Tilly is taking on her first ever TCS London Marathon in 2026, running in support of Feeding Britain. Backed by Flora UK as part of their new partnership with the charity, Tilly aims to help tackle food insecurity across the UK while inspiring others.
• Fern Brady - Award‑winning Scottish comedian and bestselling author, Fern is taking on the 2026 London Marathon in support of Autistica, having been Diagnosed as autistic in 2021. 

• AJ Pritchard – TV Personality and Influencer (Marie Curie) 
• Bryony Gordon – Influencer and Author (Bowel Babe Fund, Cancer Research UK) 
• Charlie Turnbull – Ipswich Town FC Coach 
• Chris Foggin – Film Director and Screenwriter (Bridgewater School Association)
• Chris Newton– former Olympic cyclist (Anthony Nolan)   
• Christopher Harper – British actor (NSPCC) fundraising link here. 
• Curtis Pritchard – TV Personality and Influencer (Marie Curie) 
• Dan Hudson – Comedian and Podcaster (Marie Curie) 
• Dani King – former Olympic cyclist (Action Medical Research)
• Dejon Noel-Williams – former footballer and Love Island 2025 contestant 
• Evie Pickerill – TV Presenter (Children with Cancer UK) 
• Gary Rowett – Leicester City FC manager 
• George Lewis – Content Creator/Comedian (Autistica) 
• George Rainsford – Actor (Bridgewater School Association)
• Helen Thorn – Author and Podcaster (Women’s Aid) 
• Kate Rowe-Ham – Women’s Health Coach (PCD support UK) 
• Kitty Scott Claus – Drag Queen (Alzheimer’s Research UK) 
• Laura Doddington – Actor (Alzheimer's Research UK) 
• Laura Robson – former Professional Tennis Player and Broadcaster (Give It Your Max) 
• Lauren Wood – Influencer and Love Island 2025 contestant (Dogs Trust) 
• Lee Grant – former Manchester United and Derby County footballer 
• Lucas Aurelio – Actor (Marie Curie) 
• Luke MacFarlane – Actor (Breakthrough T1D) 
• Nikita Kuzmin – Strictly Come Dancing Professional 
• Reece Bibby – Influencer and singer (Teenage Cancer Trust) 
• Rob Deering – Comedian and Podcaster (Parkinson’s UK) 
• Ruby-May Martinwood – Actor (Juvenile Arthritis Research) 
• Sean Fletcher – TV presenter (Young Minds) 
• Shane McGuigan – Boxing Coach (Young Lives Vs Cancer) 
• Tyler Smith – Traitors Season 3 Star (Crohn's and Colitis UK)