Several prominent personalities are set to participate in the upcoming London Marathon this Sunday. Let’s take a closer look at the lineup of stars who will be hitting the pavement.
The London Marathon, a grand event that draws celebrities, athletes, and amateur runners from around the globe, is anticipated to showcase a diverse field of talent.
This year’s marathon will witness a plethora of actors, singers, and reality TV personalities making their way to the event despite the challenges posed by the ongoing tube strikes in the city.
A renowned actor, currently starring in the play “Dracula” at the West End, is gearing up for the London Marathon after posting a commendable time of 3:35:36 in 2022. This 39-year-old performer also participated in the 2016 New York City Marathon, finishing with a time of 3:57:07 a decade ago.
For this marathon, the actor is running on behalf of The Kings Trust and the Shameless Fund, aiming to achieve a sub-3:15 hour marathon. The star’s running coach emphasized the importance of a disciplined training regimen, stating, “Easy means easy and hard means hard,” a principle crucial to the actor’s goal of improving on their previous marathon performance by shaving off 20 minutes.
James Norton, renowned for his remarkable roles in “Happy Valley,” “House of Guinness,” and “Grantchester,” will be debuting in the London Marathon this year. The 40-year-old actor is participating in support of the charity Breakthrough T1D, following his own diagnosis of type 1 diabetes at the age of 22.
A celebrated figure from “Skins,” who recently captivated audiences in “Sinners,” is also among the celebrities set to grace the marathon this weekend. The 35-year-old star is running to raise funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK, marking their first-ever London Marathon appearance.
Television presenter, cook, and social media influencer Tilly Ramsay, daughter of Gordon Ramsay, is gearing up for the marathon this weekend. Best known for hosting the CBBC show “Matilda and the Ramsay Bunch,” Tilly is supporting the charity Feeding Britain, dedicated to eradicating food poverty in the UK.
Fitness influencer and author of “Lean in 15,” Joe Wicks, will be joining the lineup of runners this weekend, alongside the iconic Daddy Pig from Peppa Pig. Joe, acting as Daddy Pig’s coach and trainer, aims to raise funds and awareness for the National Deaf Children’s Society (NDCS).
An X-Factor winner from 2008 is also gearing up for the marathon this weekend. Running for Parkinson UK, the star is determined to beat their previous race time and achieve a sub-four-hour finish. This marks the star’s second London Marathon appearance after participating in the event in 2025.
Strictly star Nikita is among the participants set to take on the challenge this weekend. Running in support of Diabetes UK, Nikita aims to break the 3:30 hour mark, striving