10 famous faces you might spot running the London Marathon 2025

The London Marathon 2025 isn’t just a showcase of endurance - it’s also a star-studded spectacle!

From TV favourites to pop stars and sporting legends, the streets of London will be buzzing with celebrity runners pounding the pavement for a good cause.

Whether you’re cheering from the sidelines or watching from your sofa, keep your eyes peeled for familiar faces like Chris Evans, Kelly Brook, Joe Wicks, and Romesh Ranganathan.

This year’s celebrity line-up promises plenty of selfie-worthy moments and feel-good inspiration.

Fancy some celeb spotting with your Sunday stroll? Here’s the ultimate guide to the famous names lacing up their trainers for one of the UK’s most iconic events. Let the celeb-athon begin!

Famous faces you might spot running the London marathon

1. Chris Evans: The veteran broadcaster is returning to the London Marathon, adding another race to his impressive running résumé. ​

2. Kelly Brook: The TV personality and model is making her marathon debut alongside her husband, Jeremy Parisi. ​

3. Joe Wicks: Known as "The Body Coach," Wicks is participating to promote fitness and raise funds for charity. ​

4. Romesh Ranganathan: The comedian is running to support the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), a suicide prevention charity. ​

5. Alexandra Burke: The singer and actor is taking part to raise awareness and funds for Diabetes UK. ​

6. Harry Judd: The McFly drummer is returning to the marathon, continuing his support for various charitable causes. ​

7. John Terry: The former Chelsea and England football captain is among the big names running this year. ​

8. Adele Roberts: The radio DJ and cancer survivor holds the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon run with a stoma bag, completing the 2023 race in 3:30:22. ​

9. Adam Woodyatt: The EastEnders actor is running as part of "Bab's Army," a team honouring the late Barbara Windsor. ​

10. Dr Alex George: The former Love Island contestant and NHS doctor is participating to support mental health initiatives.

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