How to use the London Marathon 2026 live tracker app to follow runners

Start tracking friends and family using the London Marathon 2026 live tracker app. (Picture: Getty)

Thousands of runners are hitting the streets of the capital for today’s London Marathon.

The race, which got underway earlier this morning, is once again made up with a mix of fitness fans, celebrities and charity fundraisers, who will be looking to navigate their way around the 26.2 mile stretch of Central London tarmac.

And with the Official TCS London Marathon App, those following from the sidelines will be able to keep tabs on their loved ones.

Here’s how.

How to use the London Marathon tracker app

The London Marathon live tracker app is available to download now via the Apple App Store and Google Play.

Users can track an unlimited number of runners, which also includes elite athletes and celebrities, based on the timing chip located in their bibs.

The app will give a notification each time the runner completes a 5km split, along with issuing a predicted finish time based on their pace.

London will be packed with runners (Picture: Getty)

If the participant is carrying a phone, they can also choose to share their actual live location by using GPS, which must be enabled in advance of the race getting underway.

The map should update every few minutes when the signal is strong, but expect drop-out when GPS signal is lost.

What other features does the app have?

The app offers details on recommended cheer points as well as estimated arrival times for anyone you are tracking.

The app also allows followers to send messages of encouragement to those running via the Boost feature.

If the message is selected by organisers, it will be displayed on LED screens at the halfway point and at the finish line on The Mall.

Those following from home can also use the app to make a donation to a chosen charity cause, as well as keeping up-to-date with the elite race leaderboard.

For those taking part, the app comes with a handy checklist to help you get started, invite friends and family to track your progress, and access items such as your certificate and virtual medal.

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