London Marathon (Blue Start)

Greater London, England, United Kingdom

26.7 miles (43.0 km) · 898 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Race

Route facts

Distance	26.7 mi (43.0 km)
Elevation gain	898 ft (274 m)
Average gain	34 ft per mile (6 m per km)
Longest climb	3.3 mi, 198 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	11%
Runnable	97% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 0 descents
Profile shape	Steady descent
Difficulty score	1.5 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Point to Point
Type	Race

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	88%
Mild uphill	3%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	0%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	2%

Questions about London Marathon (Blue Start)

How much elevation gain does London Marathon (Blue Start) have?

London Marathon (Blue Start) has 898 ft (274 m) of elevation gain over 26.7 miles (43.0 km). That averages 34 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is London Marathon (Blue Start)?

The difficulty score for London Marathon (Blue Start) is 1.5 of 100. That is harder than 18.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 97% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on London Marathon (Blue Start)?

The longest climb on London Marathon (Blue Start) runs 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and gains 198 ft (60 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 11%.