19 amazing moments from the London Marathon you might have missed
This year's race in pictures.
Whether you were running or spectating at this year's London Marathon, here are the moments you might have missed.
Big Ben getting over the finish line
After 26.2 miles dressed as a famous London landmark, the last thing you want to do is have to crawl on your hands and knees over the finish line, but this is exactly what happened to this runner dressed as Big Ben at the London Marathon.
Ken Jones, the race’s oldest runner crossing the line
At the incredible age of 85, Ken Jones was this year’s oldest London Marathon runner. Here he is crossing the line in 07:40:50. Amazing!
Oscar White became the fastest man to run a marathon dressed as a tent
It was a close finish for the fastest marathon dressed as a tent (male), which was achieved by Oscar White in 3:57:05, three minutes under his target. Here’s the rest of the Guinness World Records set at the 2019 London Marathon.
Prince Harry was at the finish line
HRH Prince Harry’s appearance at the London Marathon hadn’t been announced due to the imminent arrival of his first child. His arrival at the London Marathon probably means Meghan Markle is yet to give birth.
Nell McAndrew crossed the line in 3:15:08
As did all of the Eastenders stars running for Dementia Revolution. Take a look at their times here.
Kipchoge set a new course record
It was the second fastest marathon ever run, and a new course record for the London Marathon when Kipchoge crossed the line in 2:02:38.
Elite runner Hayley Carruthers crawled over the finish line
Elite runner and nurse Hayley Carruthers showed what it means to finish London Marathon as the 25 year old fell to her knees after sprinting down the mall towards the finish arch.
Mo Farah said he was disappointed in himself
In an interview with BBC Sport, Farah said “trainings gone well, but it’s one of those days”. When asked whether he’d decided about which race to contest in at this year’s World Championships in Qatar, he said “I am going to have a chat with my coach and my agent and have a step back. I think for me I want to do a marathon."
There was plenty of great fancy dress on the course...
Including this guy who raced dressed in a very realistic Jesus costume.
Friend of Runner’s World Kate Carter, who broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest woman dressed in a full-body (panda) costume, crossing the line in 3:48:32.
Runners Andy and Dan from London Ambulance dressed in a very impressive ambulance costume and crossed the line in an impressive time of 04:32:33.
And all of the 16 runners who completed the marathon in an 8-10kg rhino costume. Serious Kudos.
Two runners helped a struggling runner across the line
The kind of lump-in-the-throat moment we all love from any major race, these two men were captured helping a fellow runner in the final 600m of the race.
Sir Richard Branson appeared at the finish line
To congratulate runners for their hard work, both running and fundraising.
St John Ambulance helped a countless number of runners
With everything from cramp to chafing, the brilliant volunteers were on hand as always.
Callum Hawkins set a new Scottish Record
Finishing in tenth place with a time of 2:08:13, Hawkins set a new PB and broke the Scottish Record.
Ooho completed their biggest trial of sustainable seaweed pods
More than 30,000 pods containing Lucozade were handed out at mile 23 of the race.
Event Director Hugh Brasher stops to speak to Columbia’s Francisco Sanclemente
Sanclemente got a puncture at the start of the men’s wheelchair race. Sanclemente finished the race in 02:09:15.
There were plenty of great signs along the way
Including this one, which is one of our favourites.
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