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The London Marathon is upon us with 50,000 runners of all abilities ready to cruise \u2013 or hobble \u2013 through the famed streets of London.<\/p>\n
The event is one of the most esteemed marathons in the world, with the 26-mile route weaving through the south east fringe of the city before cutting up, around and through the very heart of the capital.<\/p>\n
Elite runners will kick-start proceedings prior to the mass participation marathon beginning down in Greenwich.<\/p>\n
Mingled among the mixed bag of entrants is a host of celebrities and famous faces who will have been hard at work training for this huge moment.<\/p>\n
RadioTimes.com<\/a> rounds up all the celebrities running the London Marathon in 2022.<\/p> Long-serving TV presenter, radio DJ and producer for radio and TV.<\/p>\n Academy-award nominated actor and Grammy Award-winning singer, star of Broadway stage musicals and TV dramas.<\/p>\n Former Manchester City footballer turned pundit across TV and radio.<\/p>\n Winner of the 2020 edition of BBC Two series Race Across the World.<\/p>\n Winner of the 2019 series of Love Island alongside Amber Gill.<\/p>\n Drummer for the band McFly and winner of Strictly Come Dancing in 2011.<\/p>\n Award-winning comedian, podcaster and author.<\/p>\n Former world and commonwealth champion sprinter.<\/p>\n Double gold medal winner in rowing during the 2000 and 2004 Olympic Games, as well as winner of The Boat Race for Cambridge in 2019.<\/p>\n First women\u2019s Olympic Games marathon champion after winning gold in the 1984 Los Angeles event.<\/p>\n The Only Way Is Essex reality star and TV presenter.<\/p>\n BBC Radio presenter and star of the documentary, How Not to Run 55 Miles.<\/p>\n Professional racing driver currently competing in Formula E.<\/p>\n One of the most senior, recognisable BBC newsreaders about to enter her 10th London Marathon.<\/p>\n English actor, comedian, presenter and writer, known for his work in Green Wing and I\u2019m Alan Partridge.<\/p>\n Former Liverpool and England left-back.<\/p>\n Won field hockey gold medal for Team GB at the 1988 Seoul Olympic Games.<\/p>\n Olympic gold medal-winning equestrian eventing rider at Tokyo 2020.<\/p>\n Radio DJ and new contestant on the 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re looking for something else to watch, check out our\u00a0<\/b>TV Guid<\/b>e<\/strong><\/span><\/a> or visit our Sport<\/a> hub.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n The latest issue of Radio Times magazine is on sale now \u2013\u00a0subscribe now<\/a>\u00a0and get the next 12 issues for only \u00a31. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the\u00a0Radio Times podcast<\/a>\u00a0with Jane Garvey.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By Michael Potts Published: Friday, 30 September 2022 at 12:00 am The London Marathon is upon us with 50,000 runners of all abilities ready to cruise \u2013 or hobble \u2013 through the famed streets of London. 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Chris Evans<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Cynthia Erivo<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Danny Mills<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Emon Choudhury<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Greg O\u2019Shea<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Harry Judd<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Helen Thorn<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Iwan Thomas MBE<\/strong><\/h3>\n
James Cracknell<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Joan Benoit-Samuelson<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Mark Wright<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Reece Parkinson<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Sam Bird<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Sophie Raworth<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Stephen Mangan<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Stephen Warnock<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Steve Batchelor<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Tom McEwen<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Tyler West<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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