London Marathon 2024: How to track runners - Tom's Guide
Whether you’re heading to London or supporting from the sofa, here’s how to track your runner.
www.tomsguide.comHere are the latest London Marathon tracking updates I can share based on current widely covered sources:
- Official tracking apps and live coverage are focusing on spectator tracking via bib name or number, with near-live position updates where runners opt into GPS sharing. This is the standard method used by the event and reflected in recent guidance for 2026.[1][5]
- The event’s live pages and the main broadcaster are providing real-time progress, including elite and mass-participant leaderboards and intermittent updates as the race unfolds. Expect updates to appear on the London Marathon site and BBC live coverage as the race progresses.[5][9]
- Additional tracking options include third-party platforms and fitness apps (e.g., Strava) that runners may link to for spectator updates, though availability depends on runners’ privacy and sharing settings.[4][1]
If you’d like, I can tailor a quick “watch guide” for you based on your preferred tracking method (official app, website, or a third-party app) and your location. Also tell me if you want a live link for the current race updates, and I’ll fetch the most current page for you with timestamps.
Citations:
- London Marathon tracking guidance and apps:[1]
- 2026 live coverage and tracking updates (BBC live page):[9][5]
- Additional third-party tracking options (Strava, Garmin):[4]