TCS London Marathon 2026 results
Full results from the historical TCS London Marathon 2026
📍 Location: London, UK
📅 Date: 26 April 2026
🏟️ Venue: Road Race event
🌍 Category: World Athletics Platinum Label Road Race
Highlights
- Men’s race winner: Sebastian Sawe (KEN) 1:59.40 WR
- Women’s race winner: Tigst Assefa (ETH) 2:15.41 (WR for women’s-only races)
TCS London Marathon 2026 results
Men’s Race
| Place | Athlete | Country | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Sabastian Kimaru SAWE | KEN | 1:59:30 WR, AR |
| 2. | Yomif KEJELCHA | ETH | 1:59:41 |
| 3. | Jacob KIPLIMO | UGA | 2:00:28 |
| 4. | Amos KIPRUTO | KEN | 2:01:39 |
| 5. | Tamirat TOLA | ETH | 2:02:59 |
| 6. | Deresa GELETA | ETH | 2:03:23 |
| 7. | Addisu GOBENA | ETH | 2:05:23 |
| 8. | Geoffrey KAMWOROR | KEN | 2:05:38 |
| 9. | Peter LYNCH | IRL | 2:06:08 |
| 10. | Mahamed MAHAMED | GBR | 2:06:14 |
| 11. | Patrick DEVER | GBR | 2:06:18 |
| 12. | Joshua CHEPTEGEI | UGA | 2:06:39 |
| 13. | Weynay GHEBRESILASIE | GBR | 2:06:59 |
| 14. | Jack ROWE | GBR | 2:07:47 |
| 15. | Amanal PETROS | GER | 2:08:31 |
| 16. | Philip SESEMANN | GBR | 2:08:41 |
| 17. | Tim VINCENT | AUS | 2:09:41 |
| 18. | Adam LIPSCHITZ | RSA | 2:09:53 |
| 19. | Tewelde MENGES | GBR | 2:10:48 |
| 20. | Alfie MANTHORPE | GBR | 2:11:31 |
London Marathon 2026 Performance Analysis
This performance represents one of the fastest and most efficient marathon runs in history.
Sebastian Sawe’s performance in London stands out not only for the historic world record but also for its remarkable efficiency and pacing consistency.
He averaged approximately 2 minutes and 49.9 seconds per kilometre, maintaining an impressive average speed throughout the full marathon distance. This level of sustained pace highlights exceptional endurance and control over race dynamics.
Breaking it down further, Sawe’s average 100m split was around 16.9 seconds, while his mile pace averaged 4 minutes and 32 seconds. His performance also translates to an average 800m pace of approximately 2 minutes and 16 seconds, underlining the sustained high intensity maintained over the entire race.
According to analysis published by the International Olympic Committee, such consistency across multiple distance metrics reflects one of the most efficient marathon performances ever recorded.
→ Explore Men’s Marathon World Record Progression
Women’s race results
| Place | Athlete | Country | Performanc |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Tigst ASSEFA | ETH | 2:15:41 WR*, AR |
| 2. | Hellen OBIRI | ETH | 2:15:53 |
| 3. | Joyciline JEPKOSGEI | ETH | 2:15:55 |
| 4. | Degitu AZIMERAW | ETH | 2:19:13 |
| 5. | Catherine Reline AMANANG’OLE | ETH | 2:21:20 |
| 6. | Eunice Chebichii CHUMBA | ETH | 2:23:44 |
| 7. | Eilish MCCOLGAN | ETH | 2:24:51 |
| 8. | Julia PATERNAIN | ETH | 2:25:47 |
| 9. | Rose HARVEY | ETH | 2:26:14 |
| 10. | Marta GALIMANY | ESP | 2:27:38 |
| 11. | Louise SMALL | GBR | 2:28:29 |
| 12. | Jessica WARNER-JUDD | GBR | 2:29:28 |
| 13. | Verity HOPKINS | GBR | 2:36:36 |
Note*: World record for women’s-only Marathon races
Women’s Race Analysis – Tigist Assefa
Her race was characterized by a controlled and consistent pacing strategy, as reflected in her intermediate splits. She reached 5km in 15:39 and maintained a steady rhythm through 10km (31:03) and 15km (46:59), showing excellent early race control.
At the halfway mark, Assefa passed in 1:06:12, confirming a strong but sustainable pace. Despite a slight slowdown in the second half, her ability to maintain efficiency over the final stages proved decisive.
From 30km (1:31:21) to 40km (2:08:27), her performance demonstrated high endurance and resilience, allowing her to close the race in 2:15:41 and secure the victory.
This performance highlights not only her endurance capacity but also her tactical execution, combining controlled early pacing with the strength to sustain performance in the later stages of the race.
Key Split
5km: 15:39
10km: 31:03
15km: 46:59
Half Marathon: 1:06:12
30km: 1:31:21
40km: 2:08:27
Finish: 2:15:41
→ Explore Women’s Marathon World Record Progression
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