Where to watch the London Marathon 2027

Sat, Apr 24 and Sun, Apr 25 · Greenwich to The Mall · Starts 9:35–11:30 AM

The London Marathon runs from Greenwich and Blackheath past the Cutty Sark, over Tower Bridge, round Canary Wharf and back along The Highway and the Embankment to the finish on The Mall. In 2027 it runs on two days, Saturday and Sunday, on the same route. These are the organizer's places to watch, with their cheering hours and the nearest Tube or rail stop.

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Cheer zones by neighborhood

Greenwich

Mile 6.5

Cutty Sark

Mile 6.5 · Viewing area · 8:50 AM to 1:29 PM

Nearest Tube: Cutty Sark (DLR), 3 min walk

Runners loop around the ship between miles 6 and 7. One of the busiest places to watch, with an accessible viewing area: Cutty Sark DLR station can queue for up to 90 minutes, so walk in from Deptford, Greenwich, Island Gardens or Maze Hill.

Tower Hamlets

Miles 12.4 to 22

Tower Bridge

Mile 12.4 · Viewing area · 8:50 AM to 3:16 PM

Nearest Tube: Tower Hill (Circle and District), 8 min walk

Runners cross the Thames on Tower Bridge towards halfway. Arrive early for a viewing spot; London Bridge station is a better way in than Tower Hill or Tower Gateway.

The Highway

Miles 14 and 22 · Viewing area · 8:50 AM to 3:47 PM

Nearest Tube: Shadwell (DLR and Windrush), 4 min walk

See your runner twice: heading east to Canary Wharf around mile 14, and back west around mile 22. Watch anywhere between Wapping Lane and Butcher Row, where there's an accessible viewing area.

Canary Wharf

Miles 18 to 19 · Viewing area · 8:50 AM to 5:08 PM

Nearest Tube: Canary Wharf (Jubilee, DLR and Elizabeth), 3 min walk

Runners wind through Canary Wharf and Heron Quays, with an accessible viewing area. The station and the streets around it get extremely busy; the Elizabeth line or Canary Wharf DLR are the suggested ways in.

Westminster

Miles 25 to 26.2

Victoria Embankment

Mile 25 · Viewing area · 8:50 AM to 7:06 PM

Nearest Tube: Embankment (Bakerloo, Circle, District and Northern), 1 min walk

The run along the river to Westminster Bridge, with about a mile to go, and an accessible viewing area. It gets very busy, but it's easy to reach from several stations. Consider using Piccadilly Circus, Southwark or Waterloo stations.

The Mall

Mile 26.2 · Viewing area · 8:50 AM to 7:29 PM

Nearest Tube: St. James's Park (Circle and District), 8 min walk

The finish, after the final turn at Buckingham Palace. Westminster station is exit only from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM: you can arrive there but not leave. Consider using Charing Cross, Piccadilly Circus, Victoria and Waterloo. Runners reach the Meet and Greet area at Horse Guards about 30 minutes after they cross the line.

Questions

When is the London Marathon 2027?

Saturday, April 24 and Sunday, April 25, 2027, from Greenwich and Blackheath to The Mall. The three start lines, Red, Blue and Pink, meet just before mile 3, in Woolwich. Runners start between 9:35 and 11:30 AM London time, at the time on their bib; times from 2026; we update them when the organizer publishes 2027's.

Where can I watch the London Marathon?

Race Together maps 6 places to cheer along the course, from Cutty Sark in Greenwich (mile 6.5) to The Mall in Westminster (mile 26.2). The most are in Tower Hamlets (3) and Westminster (2).

When will my runner pass each cheer zone?

It depends on their start time and finish time. Open the cheer map, set both, and every zone shows when they'll pass. For example, a runner starting at 9:35 AM on pace for a 4h finish reaches halfway (mile 13.1) at about 11:35 AM.

How do I get around on race day?

Take the Tube. Each cheer zone in this guide lists its nearest Tube stop and about how long the walk is, and the cheer map can show the Tube lines and stations.

Can I see my runner more than once?

Yes. The course passes 1 place twice: The Highway (miles 14 and 22).

Is the course the same on both days?

Yes, the route is the same on Saturday and Sunday.

Is Race Together the official London Marathon site?

No. Race Together is an independent spectator map, not affiliated with the TCS London Marathon. For road closures and race-day updates, see londonmarathonevents.co.uk/london-marathon.

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