STATISTICS - London Marathon 2025
Gender
Category
Notes
1 % of runners doing the same or better
2 % of runners M doing the same or better
3 % of runners W doing the same or better
Top 10 Women
| 1 | Tigst ASSEFA  | 02:15:50 |
| 2 | Joyciline JEPKOSGEI  | 02:18:44 |
| 3 | Sifan HASSAN | 02:19:00 |
| 4 | Haven Hailu DESSE | 02:19:17 |
| 5 | Vivian CHERUIYOT | 02:22:32 |
| 6 | Stella CHESANG  | 02:22:42 |
| 7 | Sofiia YAREMCHUK  | 02:23:14 |
| 8 | Eilish MCCOLGAN  | 02:24:25 |
| 9 | Rose HARVEY | 02:25:01 |
| 10 | Susanna SULLIVAN  | 02:29:30 |
Top 10 Men
| 1 | Sabastian SAWE | 02:02:27 |
| 2 | Jacob KIPLIMO | 02:03:37 |
| 3 | Alexander Mutiso MUNYAO | 02:04:20 |
| 4 | Abdi NAGEEYE | 02:04:20 |
| 5 | Tamirat TOLA | 02:04:42 |
| 6 | Eliud KIPCHOGE | 02:05:25 |
| 7 | Hillary KIPKOECH | 02:06:05 |
| 8 | Amanal PETROS | 02:06:30 |
| 9 | Mahamed MAHAMED | 02:08:52 |
| 10 | Milkesa MENGESHA | 02:09:01 |
Results London Marathon 2025
The 2025 London Marathon welcomed 56,692 participants ready to tackle the iconic 42.195 kilometers. Among them, 24,931 women and 31,761 men set off in an electrifying atmosphere filled with passion and determination. For this edition, the average time for runners was 4h40m21s, with a faster average of 4h23m31s for men, while women recorded an average time of 5h01m48s.
On the men's side, Sebastian Sawe led the race with an impressive time of 2h02m27s, followed by Jacob Kiplimo at 2h03m37s and Alexander Mutiso Munyao at 2h04m20s. In the women's category, Tigst Assefa triumphed with a remarkable time of 2h15m50s, ahead of her competitors Joyciline Jepkosgei at 2h18m44s and Sifan Hassan with a time of 2h19m00s.
SOURCE : standard.co.uk
History
Launched in 1981 by former Olympic champions Chris Brasher and John Disley, the London Marathon was inspired by the community spirit and enthusiasm of the New York and Boston marathons. What began as a modest race with a few thousand participants has transformed into one of the most famous sporting events in the world, attracting over 40,000 runners each year and raising millions of pounds for charity.
Route
The London Marathon course is famed for its flatness and speed, offering runners the chance to achieve personal best times while passing by some of London's most iconic landmarks. The race starts at Blackheath, goes through Greenwich before entering central London, passing sights such as the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament, and the London Eye. The route then snakes along the Thames, past the Tower of London and Canary Wharf, before finishing majestically in front of Buckingham Palace on The Mall. This layout not only showcases the historic and modern beauty of London but also creates a memorable backdrop for both runners and spectators.
Records
- Among men, the course record is held by Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya, who posted an impressive time of 2 hours, 1 minutes, and 25 seconds in 2023.
- Among women, the course record belongs to Paula Radcliffe of the United Kingdom, with a time of 2 hours, 15 minutes, and 25 seconds set in 2003.