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The TCS London Marathon: A History and Guide for 2023
The History of the London Marathon
The London Marathon is one of the most popular marathons in the world, and it has been held annually since 1981. The first marathon was organized by Chris Brasher and John Disley, who were inspired by the success of the New York City Marathon. The inaugural London Marathon had 6,255 finishers, and it has since grown to become one of the largest marathons in the world, with over 40,000 finishers in 2022.
The TCS London Marathon Course
The TCS London Marathon course has remained largely unchanged since the inaugural event in 1981. The course starts in Greenwich Park and finishes on The Mall in front of Buckingham Palace. The course takes in many of London's most famous landmarks, including the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, and the Houses of Parliament.
The 2023 TCS London Marathon
The 2023 TCS London Marathon will be held on Sunday, April 23. The race will start at 9:30am and will be shown live on BBC One. The race will feature over 50,000 runners from all over the world. The top male and female finishers will receive a prize of £50,000.
Wave Start Times
The London Marathon will use a wave start system in 2023. This means that runners will be divided into different waves and will start the race at different times. The wave start times will be as follows:
*- Wave 1: Elite runners and runners with a qualifying time of under 2:45
- Wave 2: Runners with a qualifying time of between 2:45 and 3:00
- Wave 3: Runners with a qualifying time of between 3:00 and 3:15
- Wave 4: Runners with a qualifying time of between 3:15 and 3:30
- Wave 5: Runners with a qualifying time of between 3:30 and 3:45
- Wave 6: Runners with a qualifying time of between 3:45 and 4:00
- Wave 7: Runners with a qualifying time of over 4:00
TV Coverage
The London Marathon will be shown live on BBC One. The race will also be streamed live on the BBC iPlayer and the Red Button. The TV coverage will start at 9:00am and will finish at 2:00pm.
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