From Aaron Ramsey to Sebastian Vettel: How celebrities fared in the London Marathon

A list of celebrities who completed the 2026 London Marathon has emerged, with former Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel topping the charts with a mightily impressive time of 2:59:08.

Vettel, a four-time F1 champion, has been raising money for the Brain & Spine Foundation and The Grand Prix Trust, two charities that have been at the heart of Formula One for more than three decades.

The 38-year-old, who was wearing the number 45294, began his race at 09:35 local time and crossed the line at approximately 12:04.

Other high-profile sporting figures who completed the 26.2 mile race included former Arsenal and Cardiff City midfielder Aaron Ramsey, who completed his run in 3:00:30, just behind keen runner Vettel.

Cricket legend Sir Alastair Cook, who was raising money for the Ruth Strauss Foundation, also took part in the event, recording a time of 3:05:15.

Former British tennis player Laura Robson wasn't far behind and crossed the line in 3:05:15, with snowboarder Aimee Fuller, who competed at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Games, clocking a very respectable 3:36:48.

Dame Laura Kenny, the most successful British female Olympian ever, also took part with a run of 3:45:05.

In terms of other sportspeople who participated, former Arsenal defender Tony Adams made an appearance in London alongside champion jockey AP McCoy and a host of former Olympians, including Ben Ainslie and Chris Newton.

Adams wasn't the only ex-footballer to take part, with former Manchester United and Burnley goalkeeper Lee Grant getting involved alongside ex-Republic of Ireland international Darren Randolph.

The full list of celebrity participants at the 2026 London Marathon

Aaron Howlett – Winner of The Biggest Loser (Dove House Hospice)

Aaron Ramsay - Ex-Arsenal and Wales midfielder (It's Never You)

Aimee Fuller - Former Winter Olympian

AJ Pritchard – TV Personality and Influencer (Marie Curie)

Alastair Cook - Ex-England cricketer (Ruth Strauss Foundation)

Alexandra Burke – Singer (Parkinson UK)

AP McCoy - 20-time Champion Jockey (Matt Hampson Foundation)

Ben Ainslie - Four-time Olympic gold medallist (education charity)

Bryony Gordon – Influencer and Author (Bowel Babe Fund, Cancer Research UK)

Charlie Turnbull – Ipswich Town FC Coach

Charlie Brake – Former Love Islander (Parkinsons UK)

Chris Foggin – Film Director and Screenwriter (Bridgewater School Association)

Chris Newton– former Olympic cyclist (Anthony Nolan)

Christopher Harper – British actor (NSPCC)

Curtis Pritchard – TV Personality and Influencer (Marie Curie)

Cynthia Erivo - Actor (The Kings Trust and Shameless Fund)

Daddy Pig - Cartoon Character (National Deaf Children's Society)

Dan Hudson – Comedian and Podcaster (Marie Curie)

Laura Kenny - Former Olympian (The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust)

Dani King – Former Olympic cyclist (Action Medical Research)

Darren Randolph – Former Professional Footballer (Parkinsons UK)

Dejon Noel-Williams – former footballer and Love Island 2025 contestant

Evie Pickerill – TV Presenter (Children with Cancer UK)

Fern Brady - Comedian and Author (Autistica)

George Lewis – Content Creator/Comedian (Autistica)

George Rainsford – Actor (Bridgewater School Association)

Harry Clark - Traitors Winner (The Duke of Edinburgh's Award)

Harry Judd - McFly drummer

Helen Thorn – Author and Podcaster (Women’s Aid)

James Norton - Actor (Breakthrough T1D)

Jack O'Connell - Actor (Alzheimer's Research UK)

Joe Wicks - Fitness Coach and Author (The Body Coach Foundation)

John Robins - Comedian (Stand Together Against Domestic Abuse)

Kate Rowe-Ham – Women’s Health Coach (PCD support UK)

Kitty Scott Claus – Drag Queen (Alzheimer’s Research UK)

Laura Doddington – Actor (Alzheimer's Research UK)

Laura Robson – former Professional Tennis Player and Broadcaster (Give It Your Max)

Lauren Wood – Influencer and Love Island 2025 contestant (Dogs Trust)

Lee Grant – former Manchester United and Derby County footballer

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