London Marathon Poster
One of the six Abbott World Marathon Majors, passing iconic London landmarks from Blackheath to The Mall.
- City
- London
- Country
- UK
- Distance
- 42.2 km / 26.2 mi
- Date
- April 26, 2026 (approx.)
Covering 42.2 km (26.2 mi), the London Marathon takes place in London, UK, usually in April. Upload your own GPS track from the race below and turn it into a print-ready poster.
Official race website: London Marathon
More posters in UK: Edinburgh Marathon , adidas Manchester Marathon , Great North Run . Other Marathon posters: Tokyo Marathon , Boston Marathon , Berlin Marathon .
The London Marathon course
The course starts on Blackheath and in Greenwich Park, heads east then loops back west through Woolwich and Greenwich past the Cutty Sark, crosses the Thames at Tower Bridge near the halfway point, runs out around the Isle of Dogs and Canary Wharf, then returns along the Embankment past landmarks such as the London Eye and Big Ben to finish on The Mall near Buckingham Palace. It is a flat and fast road course, with the main quirk being a steep early downhill in the first few miles.
- Profile
- Flat & fast
- Elevation gain
- 110 m
- First held
- 1981
- Field size
- ~56,000
- Course record (M)
- 2:01:25
- Course record (W)
- 2:15:25
Typical race-day conditions: Late April in London: cool and often damp, typically 8-15 C.
What your London Marathon poster could look like
Style examples with illustrative routes — upload your own GPS file below and your real route & stats replace these.
Make your own London Marathon poster — right here
The official London Marathon course is already loaded. Add your finish time, tweak the design, and download a print-ready poster — free, no sign-up.
Frequently asked questions
- When is the London Marathon?
- The London Marathon is typically held in April — around April 26, 2026 (check the official race site for the confirmed 2026 date).
- How long is the London Marathon?
- 42.2 km (26.2 mi) — full marathon distance.
- Where is the London Marathon held?
- The London Marathon is held in London, UK.
- Who organises the London Marathon?
- The London Marathon is organised by London Marathon Events Ltd, whose official website has entry and course details.
- Where can I find official London Marathon information?
- Dates, entry, and course details are published on the official London Marathon website. After the race, export your GPS file and turn it into a poster here.
- How do I make a London Marathon poster?
- Upload your GPX, TCX, or FIT file to Route Posters. Your 42.2 km (26.2 mi) route and stats are instantly turned into a beautiful, print-ready poster — free and no sign-up needed.
- How do I get my GPS file for the London Marathon?
- After your race, export a GPX, TCX, or FIT file from Strava, Garmin Connect, Apple Fitness, Komoot, Wahoo, Suunto, or your watch app. Look for the "Export" or "Download" option on the activity detail page.