The London Marathon - Episode Guide

At 9 o'clock this morning over 7,000 men and women set off from Greenwich Park along a 26 mile 385 yard route to Buckingham Palace, in the biggest athletics event the capital has staged since the Olympic Games 33 years ago. The route passes some of London's most historic landmarks: the Tower, St Paul 's and The runners range from top international athletes out to win, to Sunday morning joggers with the less ambitious target of completing the course, that in itself a fine achievement.

Sue Barker introduces live coverage of the 26th running of the world's most famous road race, the London Marathon. 32,000 runners start the 26.2 mile journey that begins in Greenwich Park and ends in the Mall.

The men's elite field has legendary Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie, Olympic champion Stefano Baldini, world champion Jaouad Gharib and world record holder Paul Tergat. Despite Paula Radcliffe's absence there is still a very strong women's field including 2004 winner Margaret Okayo, American Deena Kastor and Romanian Constantina Dita.

Commentary team: Steve Cram, Brendan Foster, Paul Dickenson and Ian Thompson. Bike Reporters: Peter Elliott and Richard Nerurkar. Reporters: Colin Jackson, Jill Douglas, Juliette Ferrington and Phil Jones.

Sue Barker introduces coverage of the 27th running of the Flora London Marathon, as 35,000 runners begin the 26.2 mile journey from Greenwich Park to the Mall, via Tower Bridge, Big Ben, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace.

In the men's elite field, the legendary Ethiopian Haile Gebrselassie bids for his first London win and is up against Olympic champion Stefano Baldini, while Lornah Kiplagat is challenged by Chunxiu Zhou and Berhane Adere in the women's race.

Steve Cram, Brendan Foster, Paul Dickenson and Tanni Grey-Thompson provide the commentary for the elite and wheelchair races.

Sue Barker introduces coverage of the 28th running of the world's most famous road race - the Flora London Marathon. This year marks the centenary of the first-ever marathon at the 1908 Olympics when the race was first staged over the classic 26 mile, 385 yard distance from Windsor Castle to White City, London. 35,000 runners will start the journey that begins in Greenwich Park, passing world-famous landmarks such as Big Ben, Tower Bridge, the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace.

Steve Cram, Brendan Foster, Paul Dickenson and Tanni Grey-Thompson provide the commentary for the elite and wheelchair races as well as stories of determination, courage and even eccentricity among the amateur runners.

Sue Barker hosts live coverage of one of the nation's biggest sporting events, the Flora London Marathon. The world's top long distance runners will be doing battle over 26.2 miles in the race, which is now in its 29th year. Reigning champion Martin Lel is defending his title and looking for a record fourth win. But the Kenyan faces stiff opposition from a top class field, which includes the gold, silver and bronze winners at last year's Beijing Olympics. With Paula Radcliffe ruled out with a broken toe, Britain's best hope lies with Mara Yamauchi, but also lining up in the women's event are defending champion Irina Mikitenko of Germany, Olympic gold medallist Constantina Dita of Romania and Kenyan world champion Catherine Ndereba.

Sue Barker hosts continued coverage of the 30th London Marathon.

Follow the pace of all the elite races as the competitors race through the streets of the capital. Kenya's Olympic champion Sammy Wanjiru took the men's title in 2009, winning in London for the first time in the absence of three-time champion Martin Lel. Wanjiru will defend his title, but Lel is back as well as the second fastest marathon runner of all time, Duncan Kibet. Kurt Fernley and Amanda McGrory emerged victorious in dramatic finishes to both the men's and women's wheelchair races in 2009; further excitement is expected again this year. Much attention will focus on more than 30,000 'fun' runners whose main aim is just to finish but between them they will raise more than 50 million pounds for charity.

Sue Barker hosts coverage of the 31st London Marathon. The pace picks up in the elite races as the competitors make their way through the streets of the capital. Ethiopia's Tsegaye Kebede won the men's race 12 months ago, finishing over a minute clear of Kenya's Emmanuel Mutai. Kebede will be back in London once again, as will Liliya Shobukhova, who held off fellow Russian Inga Abitova to win the women's title. In the men's wheelchair race, home hopes will again rest with David Weir, who missed out on a fifth successive victory last time around after suffering a puncture.

Sue Barker presents live coverage of the 32nd London Marathon as the world's elite athletes tread the now familiar path around the streets of England's capital city alongside numerous club racers and thousands of fun runners looking to raise money for charitable causes. Each winner will be looking to lay down an impressive marker for the Olympic marathon which will also finish on the Mall.

Jonathan Edwards presents live coverage of the 33rd annual London Marathon, as world-class runners and 36,000 fundraisers compete in one of the world's most famous races.

Mo Farah will be looking to win his first marathon and what a debut - on the streets of London. Britain's Olympic and world champion in both the double 5,000m and 10,000m is guaranteed a hero's welcome and will be cheered on by the masses as he tries to beat a top class field including world record holder Wilson Kipsang and defending champion Tsegaye Kebede.

Gabby Logan presents live coverage of the 35th annual London Marathon, as world-class runners and fundraisers take part in one of the world's most famous races.

Gabby Logan presents live coverage of the 36th London Marathon as world-class runners and 38,000 fundraisers compete in one of the world's most famous races.

Gabby Logan presents live coverage of the 37th annual London Marathon as world-class runners and thousands of fun runners and fundraisers come together to compete in one of the world's most famous and colourful races, with almost 40,000 taking part. The programme also highlights some of the people who have amazing stories to tell, running for causes close to their hearts.

Gabby Logan looks ahead to 2018's London Marathon and meets some of the runners. Over 40,000 people will run the 26.2 miles, and each has a special reason why they are running. From the world's best elite men and women runners in Eliud Kipchoge and Mary Keitany - who are aiming to set new world records - to the fun runners who are raising money for many charitable causes, the London Marathon is a global event that brings people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds together. This programme meets a range of people who make it such a special, inspirational event, including Sir Mo Farah, who is running the full distance in London for only the second time, and Kathrine Switzer, a pioneer of global female marathon running.

Live coverage of the 38th annual London Marathon as world-class runners and thousands of fun runners and fundraisers come together to compete in one of the world's most famous and colourful races

Gabby Logan looks ahead to the 39th London Marathon, one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the sporting calendar, and meets some of the athletes who make it so special.

Live coverage of the 39th annual London Marathon as world-class runners and thousands of fun runners and fundraisers come together to compete in one of the world's most famous and colourful races

Gabby Logan looks at the main stories and highlights some of the inspirational people running the London Marathon.

Each and every one of the 42,000 people taking part on the streets of London all have their reason to run, and in this special programme we'll meet many of them who all have a unique story to tell, as well as highlighting some of the 50,000 virtual runners who will take on the 26.2 mile course remotely.

We also spotlight the elite races, which yet again feature a strong international and domestic field across the men, women and wheelchair races.

Gabby Logan presents uninterrupted coverage of the 41st London Marathon, which returns to its iconic London course and format for the first time since April 2019.

Last year's event was restricted to elite runners only, with mass runners joining in virtually. However, 2021's version is back with a bang with 50,000 virtual runners joining up with 42,000 on the streets of London to make it the largest marathon ever staged anywhere in the world.

Gabby will be joined by special guests and celebrities throughout the day, with commentary provided by Steve Cram, Andrew Cotter, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Paula Radcliffe, with additional reporting from Jeanette Kwakye.

Live coverage continues as the elite races reach their conclusion on the Mall.

In the women's race, world record holder Brigid Kosgei, the new Olympic silver medallist, will be attempting to win her third successive London Marathon title. Shura Kitata returns to defend his title in the men's elite race despite having to pull out of the Olympic Games in August, while David Weir, the most decorated athlete in London Marathon history, is back for his 22nd consecutive appearance in the men's wheelchair race.

We also highlight some of the inspirational stories amongst the 42,000 runners of all abilities, ages and walks of life as they run the 26.2 miles for their own personal and special reasons.

Gabby Logan presents highlights from the 41st London Marathon, featuring the elite men's, women's and wheelchair races.

We also hear some of the inspirational stories from many of the 42,000 mass runners who are taking part on the streets of London and the 50,000 running the race virtually from all across the UK and the world.

Commentary is provided by Steve Cram, Andrew Cotter, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Paula Radcliffe, with additional reporting from Jeanette Kwakye.

Jeanette Kwakye meets some of the 50,000 runners who are taking part in the 2022 London Marathon and discovers why they are running the 26.2-mile distance.

From charity champions, celebrities and elite athletes, we tell a selection of uplifting, inspiring and entertaining stories, with everybody taking part having their own special reason to run.

Gabby Logan presents live coverage of the start of the 42nd London marathon, one of the highlights of the sporting calendar.

The elite wheelchair races begin first, followed by elite female and male runners, followed by thousands more entrants from all abilities, ages and backgrounds, who will be helping to raise millions for good causes.

Live coverage of the 42nd London Marathon as 50,000 runners, including the world's best, tackle the iconic course, running from Greenwich to Westminster. Hosted by Gabby Logan.

The elite men's race contains three of the five fastest men in the history of the marathon, including last year's winner, Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia, and the great Kenenisa Bekele. Another star attraction will be Mo Farah, with the 39-year-old Briton racing in his first marathon since 2019.

The women's field features Kenya's world record holder Brigid Kosgei and her compatriot Joyciline Jepkosgei, the defending champion, plus British number one Charlotte Purdue.

Gabby is joined by special guests and celebrities throughout the day, with commentary by Steve Cram, Paula Radcliffe and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, and reporting from Jeanette Kwakye, Steve Brown and JJ Chalmers.

Gabby Logan presents highlights from the 42nd London Marathon, including the key moments from the elite men's, women's and wheelchair races.

Ethiopia's Sisay Lemma and Kenyan Joyciline Jepkosgei are the defending men's and women's champions respectively, while Switzerland's Marcel Hug and Manuela Schar are hoping to retain their wheelchair crowns.

We also hear some of the inspirational stories from the mass runners, up to 50,000 of whom will be pounding the streets of London, with a similar number running the race virtually from all across the world.

Commentary comes from Steve Cram, Paula Radcliffe and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, with reporting from Jeanette Kwakye, Steve Brown and JJ Chalmers.

Documentary feature about what motivates people to race the London Marathon.

The London Marathon is one of the greatest and most inspiring days in the British sporting calendar, and Gabby Logan and the BBC Sport team will be in position on the capital's famous streets to bring you comprehensive coverage of this most special event.

Top international athletes, including Great Britain's Sir Mo Farah and Eilish McColgan, will join thousands of fun runners and fundraisers to compete in one of the world's most recognised and colourful races, with more than 50,000 people making their way around the iconic 26.2 mile course.

Gabby will be joined by special guests and celebrities throughout the day, with commentary provided by Steve Cram, Andrew Cotter, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Paula Radcliffe, plus additional reporting from Jeanette Kwakye, JJ Chalmers, Steve Brown and Sarah Mulkerrins.

Coverage of the 43rd London Marathon continues, including interviews with some of the inspirational people and famous faces competing in the race, many of whom are running to raise money for causes close to their hearts.

Steve Cram, Andrew Cotter, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Paula Radcliffe are your commentary team. Jeanette Kwakye, JJ Chalmers, Steve Brown and Sarah Mulkerrins report from around the course.

Coverage continues of the 43rd staging of the world-famous London Marathon. There are more interviews with the inspirational people and famous faces competing in this special event, with many of those running to raise money for causes close to their hearts.

Commentary comes from Steve Cram, Andrew Cotter, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and Paula Radcliffe, while Jeanette Kwakye, JJ Chalmers, Steve Brown and Sarah Mulkerrins report from around the course.

Gabby Logan presents highlights from the 43rd London Marathon, including all the key moments from the elite men's, women's and wheelchair races.

Kenya's Amos Kipruto and Ethiopian Yalemzerf Yehualaw are the defending men's and women's champions respectively, while Switzerland's Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner are seeking to retain their wheelchair crowns.

Plus inspirational stories from some of the 50,000 mass runners who are all pounding the streets of London with the same goal in mind – to reach the finish line.

Commentary comes from Andrew Cotter, Steve Cram, Paula Radcliffe and Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson, with reporting from Jeanette Kwakye, JJ Chalmers, Steve Brown and Sarah Mulkerrins.

Gabby Logan meets some of the inspirational runners taking part in the 2024 London Marathon and discovers their motivation for tackling the 26.2-mile distance.

Gabby Logan presents live coverage of the 44th London Marathon as world-class runners join thousands of fundraisers on one of the most inspiring days in the British sporting calendar.

Coverage of the 44th London Marathon continues, including interviews with some of the inspirational people and famous faces competing in the race.

Gabby Logan presents highlights from the 44th London Marathon, including all the key moments from the elite men's, women's and wheelchair races.

Gabby Logan looks ahead to the 45th London Marathon, one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the sporting calendar, and meets some of the athletes who make it so special.

Gabby Logan presents live coverage of the 45th London Marathon as world-class runners join thousands of fundraisers on one of the most inspiring days in the British sporting calendar.

Continued live coverage of the 45th London Marathon, with a world record 57,000 participants tackling the iconic 26.2-mile course.

Gabby Logan looks at the highlights of the 45th London Marathon, including all the key moments from the elite men's, women's and wheelchair races.