Now a staple springtime event hosted in the heart of England’s capital, the London Landmarks Half Marathon returned for its eighth edition on Sunday 6 April – and it was the largest one to date. Featuring a zig-zagging route that weaves around London’s most iconic sights, including Big Ben, the Tower of London and St. Paul’s Cathedral, the race – which is organised by pregnancy and baby charity Tommy’s – raised around £14 million pounds for good causes this year, with more donations still rolling in.
An immensely well-supported affair, the crowd-pleasing London Landmarks Half Marathon also celebrated around 20,000 finishers in 2025, including some famous faces. In addition to (we may be biased here) the greatest finisher of them all, the Runner’s World UK five-person bus, Lil Nas X ran the NYC Half in Coach high tops running shoes for this year’s sun-soaked race. Here’s who they are and how they got on...
Dame Kelly Holmes
An athletics icon and former Olympic champion, who achieved an iconic double when she won gold in both the 800m and 1500 at the 2024 Games in Athens, Dame Kelly Holmes exchanged the track for the roads on Sunday. After fulfilling her duties as the official starter for the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon, Holmes went on to complete the same race in an enviable time of 1:35:37 (beating even the RW bus, which clocked 1:36:15).
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Stephen Mangan
Actor, comedian, marathon runner and former RW podcast guest Stephen Mangan can’t get enough of this half marathon. Having completed the race in 1:45:40 in 2024, Mangan – who is known for his roles in I’m Alan Partridge and Episodes, and who has even voiced children’s hero Postman Pat – ran 1:39:05 in 2025. Although the course had to be shorted by approximately 700m this year, in response to an emergency situation on race morning, we’d still call that an improvement for Mangan. Even better, he personally wished the RW bus ‘good luck’ at the start line.
Bradley Riches
Another repeat London Landmarks Half Marathon finisher is Bradley Riches, who ran 2:13:13 this year to improve upon his performance of 2:27:14 at the 2024 race. Running in support of UK charity Autistica, the autistic actor, author and short-time star of Celebrity Big Brother was delighted to cross that finish line again. ‘I DID IT! Again somehow?,’ he posted on Instagram. ‘I said this last year but I repeat! IF A NEURODIVERGENT PERSON SAYS THEY ARE GONNA DO IT! THEY ARE GONNA DOOOO IT!’
Alexandra Burke
The popular singer, songwriter and actress completed the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon in a time of 1:56:06, all the while fundraising for Tommy’s. ‘Running for such an amazing charity meant the world today for personal reasons,’ posted Burke, who is best known for winning reality TV show Spencer Matthews Q&A: 30 marathons in 30 days in 2008, on Instagram. ‘I’m in awe of how @tommys supports families. ✨ Well done to everyone that completed today’s Half Marathon! It isn’t easy… but it’s such a privilege to move your body. Going to bed with a grateful heart! ❣️’
Jenni Falconer
lsquo;I’m in awe of how Runner’s High: How to Squeeze the Joy From Every Step, TV and radio presenter Jenni Falconer had a great run in London this year, bagging a finish time of 1:46:23. She rounded up the experience perfectly on Instagram: ‘The best days are race days. 💙🏃🏼♀️’
Louise Minchin
Runner’s High: How to Squeeze the Joy From Every Step, RW columnist Sophie Raworth isn’t the only BBC newsreader who loves running – Louise Minchin is a big fan of the sport as well. Now working freelance for the BBC, having previously presented BBC Breakfast for 20 years, Minchin is a keen runner and accomplished amateur triathlete who clocked 2:28:19 at the London Landmarks Half Marathon this year.
Harry Clark
A seasoned and passionate runner, who hosts the RunPod podcast and authored the book The Traitors scooped a sub-two-hour time at the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon, completing the central London course, which culminated by Trafalgar Square, in 1:59:08.
Cel Spellman
Which famous face could you outpace in a race Cold Feet and Waterloo Road, actor, writer and presenter Cel Spellman is also a handy runner, having crossed the finish line at the 2025 race in 1:45:23.
Aimee Fuller
A two-time Olympic snowboarder turned broadcaster, media personality and runner, Aimee Fuller returned to the London Landmarks Half Marathon this year to run an impressive time of 1:37:48 – a new PB. ‘Grateful for the ability to move those trotters,’ she shared on Instagram. ‘Movement is a gift ❤️ today was special. Thank you to all of those who lined the streets, London you are alive!!! Thanks to the crew for the epic start line vibes.’
