London Marathon 2025: Celebrity Runners Cross the Finish Line
The 2025 London Marathon saw a remarkable turnout of celebrities, each bringing their unique flair to the iconic 26.2-mile race. Here’s a roundup of some notable participants and their finishing times:
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Harry Judd: The McFly drummer, known for his energetic performances, completed the marathon in an impressive 3 hours and 23 minutes. Running for The Children’s Trust, a charity supporting children with brain injuries, Judd expressed his enthusiasm, stating, "The atmosphere is amazing. The crowds are out in their thousands, and loads of amazing runners have charities donned on their T-shirts." (thechildrenstrust.org.uk)
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Sir Jason Kenny: Britain’s most decorated Olympian, the former track cyclist took on his first marathon challenge. Kenny shared his excitement, saying, "I’ve never seen myself as a runner, but since retiring from competing on the bike I’ve started to run more and completely fallen in love with it." (run247.com)
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Romesh Ranganathan: The comedian and TV presenter returned to the marathon circuit, running for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Reflecting on his motivation, Ranganathan mentioned, "I was lucky enough to visit Teenage Cancer Trust units across the country during my tour last year, so I decided to run the TCS London Marathon again to fundraise for the charity." (run247.com)
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John Terry: The former Chelsea and England footballer laced up his running shoes for the first time, supporting the Rays of Sunshine charity. Terry’s participation added a sporting legend’s touch to the event. (run247.com)
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Jenni Falconer: The radio personality and seasoned marathoner, with a personal best of 3:35:00, showcased her dedication to fitness and charity. (run247.com)
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Joel Dommett: The Masked Singer host and comedian added a humorous twist by completing the race in a piranha suit, finishing in 5:19:19. (lialondon.net)
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Ruth Wilson: The actress, running for Alzheimer’s Research UK, completed the marathon in 4:54:26. She dedicated her run to her father, Nigel, who participated in the first London Marathon in 1981 and now lives with Alzheimer’s disease. (whatsnew2day.com)
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Christopher Eccleston: The former Doctor Who actor, at 60, ran for The Big Issue, finishing in 5:21:50. He expressed gratitude to his supporters, saying, "Some people contribute incredible amounts of money and others contribute only what they can. Everything is the same." (whatsnew2day.com)
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Mark Wright: The former TOWIE star achieved a personal best with a time of 3:36:53. Reflecting on his experience, Wright shared, "This was my second London Marathon, and I was striving for a better time… But still, I’ve beaten my time. I’m here, and I’m standing." (edinburghlive.co.uk)
- Chris Evans: The Virgin Radio presenter completed his ninth London Marathon in 4:43:51, expressing his enthusiasm for the event’s return in spring. (edinburghlive.co.uk)
These celebrities not only showcased their athletic prowess but also highlighted the marathon’s spirit of charity and community. Their participation continues to inspire countless individuals to pursue personal challenges and support meaningful causes.
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