Runners to Follow at London Marathon 2024

Anya ran London for the first time in 2019 with a time of 4hrs 34mins. Three years later (2022) she finished the race in 2hrs 36mins and qualified to represent England. This year she’s returning but in the Elite Field!

Tom Trotter is a fitness coach helping people around the world get fit and gain confidence. Tom is running London for the second time this year and is aiming to go sub-3.

Hassan Chahdi is a French long distance runner who specializes in cross country. Hassan has represented his country twice at the World Cross Country Championships and has a marathon PR of 2:08:19.

Zahra Rose plays an active role in the Muslim Hikers network, promoting physical activity and adventures within the Muslim community. She will be running London for the first time.

Former International triathlete David Bishop describes himself as a 'wannabe runner' - despite posting a PR of 2:17:06 over the Marathon distance.

Milly Pickes is a Content Creator, Motivational Speaker and Fitness and Disability advocate. She will be taking on the London Marathon for the first time in 2024.

Ben is a run coach and YouTuber who shares tips and reviews on his channels. He’s running both the Boston and London Marathons this year... with just six days between the two.

Ultrarunner Imogen Boddy will be using London Marathon as a training run - three-weeks later she plans to become the first person to run the entire Three Peaks (including running from mountain to mountain)

Emmanuel Ovola is a Nike run coach, Physiotherapist and advocate of holistic training. He is aiming to complete the London Marathon in sub-3 hours in 2024.

World Marathon Majors Six Star Finisher (with 24 marathon finishes overall), Amritpal Ghatora is a running coach who is constantly working on improving his own performances.

Sophie Grace Holmes was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at four months old and told she wouldn't make it to her teens. Now in her 30s, she is attempting to run 36 marathons in 36 days.

Founder of the Active Inclusion Network and Six Star World Major Marathon Finisher, Haroon Mota will be running his 10th London Marathon in 2024 along with 100 members of the Muslim Runners community.

Coach Lucy Davis is a true hybrid athlete, combining her love of weights, HIIT and running. After withdrawing from London Marathon 2022, 2024 will be her year to complete the race.

Middle and long-distance Elite runner Ryan Thomson is a 2:18:46 marathoner who will be competing in his first London Marathon.

A constant source of motivation, Esmée Gummer was once told she would never walk again - but has now completed multiple marathons. The founder of the Say Yes Club, Esmée aims to motivate her community to move.

Emma Kirk Odunubi is running London Marathon 2024 as part of a 4 in 4 project, aiming to raise money for brain tumor research. It is her tenth marathon - and third time running London.

Norman Shreeve is a UK runner who has competed around the world. His PR over the marathon distance is 2:16:17 - and he will be aiming to improve on that at the London Marathon this year.

Despite having 'imposter syndrome' because, in her own words, she 'doesn’t have the stereotypical “runners body”', Michelle will be completing her fourth World Marathon Major within a year at London - it is her second time in the race.

Nick bester is a 2h 20m marathoner and running coach. Nick is the founder of Best Athletics running club and community, which looks to help as many fellow runners on their journey as possible.