A list of celebrities who completed the 2026 London Marathon has emerged, with former Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel topping the charts with a mightily impressive time of 2:29:08.
Vettel, a four-time F1 champion, has been raising money for the Brain & Spine Foundation and The Grand Prix Trust, two charities that have been at the heart of Formula One for more than three decades.
The 38-year-old, who was wearing the number 45294, began his race at 09:35 local time and crossed the line at approximately 12:04 after clocking a time of 2:29:08.
Other high-profile sporting figures who completed the 26.2 mile race included former Arsenal and Cardiff City midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who completed his run in 3:00:30, just behind keen runner Vettel.
Cricket legend Sir Alastair Cook, who was raising money for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, also took part in the event, recording a time of 3:05:15.
Former British tennis player Laura Robson wasn’t far behind and crossed the line in 3:05:15, with snowboarder Aimee Fuller, who competed at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Games, clocking a very respectable 3:36:48.
Dame Laura Kenny, the most successful British female Olympian ever, also took part with a run of 3:45:05.
In terms of other sportspeople who participated, former Arsenal and England defender Tony Adams made an appearance in London alongside champion jockey AP McCoy and a host of former Olympians, including Ben Ainslie and Chris Newton.
Adams wasn’t the only ex-footballer to take part, with former Manchester United and Burnley goalkeeper Lee Grant getting involved with ex-Republic of Ireland international Darren Randolph.
The full list of celebrity participants at the 2026 London Marathon Aaron Howlett – Winner of The Biggest Loser (Dove House Hospice)Aaron Ramsay – Ex-Arsenal and Wales midfielder (It’s Never You)Aimee Fuller – Former Winter OlympianAJ Pritchard – TV Personality and Influencer (Marie Curie)Alastair Cook – Ex-England cricketer (Ruth Strauss Foundation)Alexandra Burke – Singer (Parkinson UK)AP McCoy – 20-time Champion Jockey (Matt Hampson Foundation)Ben Ainslie – Four-time Olympic gold medallist (education charity)Bryony Gordon – Influencer and Author (Bowel Babe Fund, Cancer Research UK)Charlie Turnbull – Ipswich Town FC CoachCharlie Brake – Former Love Islander (Parkinsons UK)Chris Foggin – Film Director and Screenwriter (Bridgewater School Association)Chris Newton– former Olympic cyclist (Anthony Nolan)Christopher Harper – British actor (NSPCC)Curtis Pritchard – TV Personality and Influencer (Marie Curie)Cynthia Erivo – Actor (The Kings Trust and Shameless Fund)Daddy Pig – Cartoon Character (National Deaf Children’s Society)Dan Hudson – Comedian and Podcaster (Marie Curie)Laura Kenny – Former Olympian (The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust)Dani King – Former Olympic cyclist (Action Medical Research)Darren Randolph – Former Professional Footballer (Parkinsons UK)
Darren Randolph took part in the 2026 London Marathon. Image credit: GettyDejon Noel-Williams – former footballer and Love Island 2025 contestantEvie Pickerill – TV Presenter (Children with Cancer UK)Fern Brady – Comedian and Author (Autistica)George Lewis – Content Creator/Comedian (Autistica)George Rainsford – Actor (Bridgewater School Association)Harry Clark – Traitors Winner (The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award)Harry Judd – McFly drummerHelen Thorn – Author and Podcaster (Women’s Aid)James Norton – Actor (Breakthrough T1D)Jack O’Connell – Actor (Alzheimer’s Research UK)Joe Wicks – Fitness Coach and Author (The Body Coach Foundation)John Robins – Comedian (Stand Together Against Domestic Abuse)Kate Rowe-Ham – Women’s Health Coach (PCD support UK)Kitty Scott Claus – Drag Queen (Alzheimer’s Research UK)Laura Doddington – Actor (Alzheimer’s Research UK)Laura Robson – former Professional Tennis Player and Broadcaster (Give It Your Max)Lauren Wood – Influencer and Love Island 2025 contestant (Dogs Trust)Lee Grant – former Manchester United and Derby County footballer
Lee Grant played for Manchester United during his career. Image credit: GettyLucas Aurelio – Actor (Marie Curie)Luke MacFarlane – Actor (Breakthrough T1D)Nikita Kuzmin – Strictly Come Dancing Professional (Diabetes UK)Ore Oduba – TV Presenter (Black Girls Hike)Patina Miller – Actor (New York Road Runners)Reece Bibby – Influencer and singer (Teenage Cancer Trust)Rob Deering – Comedian and Podcaster (Parkinson’s UK)Ruby-May Martinwood – Actor (Juvenile Arthritis Research)Samantha Spiro – Actress – (Alzheimer’s Research)Sean Fletcher – TV presenter (Young Minds)Sebastian Vettel – Four-time F1 world champion (Brain & Spine Foundation and the Grand Prix Trust)Shane McGuigan – Boxing Coach (Young Lives Vs Cancer)Tilly Ramsay – TV Presenter and Chef (Feeding Britain)Tony Adams – Former Arsenal defender (Forward Trust)Tyler Smith – Traitors Season 3 Star (Crohn’s and Colitis UK)Featured Image Credit: Getty Images – BBC
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