A flamboyant fixture in the springtime race schedule, the London Landmarks Half Marathon knows how to bring funky vibes to England’s capital – and its ninth edition, which took place on Sunday 12 April, was another fan favourite. Around 20,000 finishers completed this year’s race on Sunday 12 April – some in costume, some for charity, some for a fast time and some for a fun time – and a staggering £18 million pounds was raised for good causes in the process.

Featuring a zig-zag route that weaves around London’s most iconic sights, including Big Ben, the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral, the 13.1-mile race didn’t fall short on landmarks nor distance this year, having been truncated by about 700m in 2025 for emergency reasons. It didn’t fall short on celebrity participants, either – so here’s how some famous running faces got at this year’s event…

Sophie Raworth

The BBC broadcaster, serial marathoner and beloved RW columnist is currently preparing for the 2026 London Marathon at the end of April, so what better way for her to start a two-week taper than by running this year’s London Landmarks Half Marathon as well? ‘Absolutely loved that!’ she shared on Instagram. ‘Thank you @londonlandmarkshalf for a fantastic race and course and crowds. Was supposed to be taking it easy ahead of London Marathon but it was too much fun.’

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Jo Whiley

The radio DJ, television presenter and London Landmarks debutante, who – somehow – turns 61 in July, was chuffed to have conquered the 13.1-mile running challenge on Sunday. ‘I’ve always wanted to do this one,’ said Whiley after the race. ‘This has been a really important one to get in my life. I think we’ve all done this for our own personal reasons, whether it’s running for somebody in particular, or for a good cause, or running for yourself. Can I just say that there’s a really amazing spirit – everybody here is so excited and it felt like one of the best runs to do.’

editorial use onlyatmosphere during the london landmarks half marathon, hosted by the pregnancy and baby charity tommy's. picture date: sunday april 12, 2026. pa photo. runners participating for over 800 different charitable causes have raised more than £75 million since the london landmarks half marathon began in 2018. photo credit should read: matt crossick/pa media assignments.

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Alexandra Burke

The popular singer, songwriter and actress is no stranger to the London Landmarks Half Marathon, having finished the course in a swift 1:56:06 for pregnancy and baby charity Tommy’s last year. As for this year? She ran for Tommy’s once again while shaving more minutes off her time, even with the course being 700m longer/the correct length. ‘It was amazing – so, so incredible,’ said Burke, who is best known for winning reality TV show The X Factor in 2008, after the race. ‘The support out there in the streets of London was unreal. We’re just very proud to have done it for Tommy’s. If you’ve ever run a London Landmarks, you need to do it for Tommy’s, guys. Come on, do it. It’s amazing to see something so much bigger than yourself and how that feeds everyone. It’s what the world needs now.’

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Tyler West

The DJ and television and radio host, who is best known for presenting KISS Breakfast on KISS FM, made his half marathon debut at Sunday’s race – and it was all in support of The King’s Trust. ‘Sounding like a pug running round London landmarks but we got it done though 🫡 first HALF!!! 🏃🏾♂️well done to all the runners, that was special ❤️’ he wrote on Instagram after crossing the finish line.

editorial use onlyatmosphere during the london landmarks half marathon, hosted by the pregnancy and baby charity tommy's. picture date: sunday april 12, 2026. pa photo. runners participating for over 800 different charitable causes have raised more than £75 million since the london landmarks half marathon began in 2018. photo credit should read: matt crossick/pa media assignments.

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Molly Rainford

The actress, singer and television presenter, who was a finalist on Britain’s Got Talent in 2012, completed the course just 30 seconds after fiancé Tyler West, who possibly unleashed a sprint finish at the end. It was also Rainford’s first half marathon, done in aid of The King’s Trust. ‘My first half marathon!!! 😮💨🥹 Feeling so proud ✨😆 can’t believe I completed it!!!!’ she posted post-race.

editorial use onlyatmosphere during the london landmarks half marathon, hosted by the pregnancy and baby charity tommy's. picture date: sunday april 12, 2026. pa photo. runners participating for over 800 different charitable causes have raised more than £75 million since the london landmarks half marathon began in 2018. photo credit should read: matt crossick/pa media assignments.

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AJ Pritchard

The dancer, choreographer, presenter and former Strictly Come Dancing professional waltzed his way to a yet another London Landmarks finisher medal this year, having completed the race before.

editorial use onlyatmosphere during the london landmarks half marathon, hosted by the pregnancy and baby charity tommy's. picture date: sunday april 12, 2026. pa photo. runners participating for over 800 different charitable causes have raised more than £75 million since the london landmarks half marathon began in 2018. photo credit should read: matt crossick/pa media assignments.

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Aimee Fuller

A two-time Olympic snowboarder turned broadcaster, media personality and runner, Aimee Fuller returned to the London Landmarks Half Marathon this year to run with her mum, having clocked an impressive PB of 1:37:48 at the race in 2025. ‘13.1 Miles with Mumma,’ she shared on Instagram. ‘Honestly such a constant inspiration. I want to be like you when I am older ❤️ if you can see it… you can strive to be it.’

editorial use onlyatmosphere during the london landmarks half marathon, hosted by the pregnancy and baby charity tommy's. picture date: sunday april 12, 2026. pa photo. runners participating for over 800 different charitable causes have raised more than £75 million since the london landmarks half marathon began in 2018. photo credit should read: matt crossick/pa media assignments.

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