Actors, singers, sports stars and even a cartoon character are among the famous faces running the 2026 London Marathon.
This year, celebrities range from those who have taken part previously - like Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo or McFly’s Harry Judd - to those such as Sinners actor Jack O’Connell and retired Formula One champion Sebastian Vettel who are taking on the challenge for the first time.
Other famous participants include Scottish comedian and author Fern Brady, Traitors star Harry Clark, and fitness coach Joe Wicks - who will run the 2026 marathon alongside Peppa Pig star Daddy Pig, who is running both real life and the cartoon.
They are just a small handful of the almost 60,000 people who will be at the starting line this Sunday, with each raising funds for charity.
Here are 16 of the celebrities set to run during the 2026 London Marathon, with a full list available here.
9. Harry Judd
McFly drummer Harry Judd will race the London Marathon once again, after almost having to pull out of the event. He finished in 3:15 last year. | Getty Images
10. Tilly Ramsay
TV presenter and chef Tilly Ramsay will make her London Marathon debut this year, in support of Feeding Britain. She is backed by Flora UK, which has partnered with the charity, to tackle food insecurity across the UK. | Getty Images
11. Ore Oduba
Television presenter Ore Oduba will take part in this year’s London Marathon in honour of his sister Lola, who died by suicide last year. He is raising funds for Black Girls Hike, a walking community that brought Lola joy, as well as Smartphone Free Childhood. | Getty Images
12. Samantha Spiro
Samantha Spiro, the award-winning British actress, will take on the2026 London Marathon in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK — one of several celebs raising money for the cause. . | Getty Images