London Marathon app: Download it now to track and support runners
To follow the real-time progress of loved ones taking on the iconic race this year, you’ll do well to get the London Marathon app on your phone
www.runnersworld.comHere’s the latest on London Marathon tracking.
- What’s happening now: Real-time tracking and live updates are widely available for the London Marathon via official channels (app and website) and through major media outlets. Expect live positions, 5K splits, and finish-time estimates as runners pass timing mats throughout the course.[3][4]
- How to follow a specific runner: Use the official London Marathon app and website. You can add runners by name or bib number and receive near real-time updates at 5K checkpoints, plus predicted finish times if pace is sufficient.[4][3]
- Where to watch or read live coverage: Live streams, text updates, and finish-line coverage are typically provided on the official broadcaster’s platforms and the marathon site, with additional live reports from outlets like Timeout and major UK news sites.[1][6][3]
If you’d like, I can narrow this to the exact race day (this Sunday, April 26, 2026) and the specific tracking options (app, website, or third-party trackers) and give you direct links. Also tell me which runner you’re following (name or bib number) and I’ll tailor the tracking steps.
Citations:
- London Marathon tracking and live coverage details.[1]
- Live-tracking features and how to track runners (official app and updates).[4]
- Guidance on live tracking, splits, and finish-time predictions for runners.[3]