The 2022 London Marathon is taking place this weekend (October 2), with 40,000 amateur and professional athletes (plus some famous faces!) flocking to the capital to tackle the 26.2 mile challenge.
The race is continuing in its new autumnal slot, having first been pushed back from its usual April slot in 2020 due to the Covid pandemic.
The marathon always disrupts travel around the capital but the trouble has started early this year as the biggest rail strike in a decade would’ve thrown many people’s plans.
For those who are going to be in and around London on Sunday, what roads will be closed?
What roads are closed for the London Marathon?
Roads along the marathon route will be closed for much of the day, and there will be significant bus diversions throughout the capital.
Roads will begin opening again once that part of the course is clear, with most set to return to normal by 7pm.
What is the London Marathon route?
The inspirational runners will tackle the first stretch which takes them through South London areas including Charlton, Woolwich and Greenwich.
They’ll pass iconic landmarks such as the Cutty Sark at mile six.
Going through Deptford, Surrey Quays, Rotherhithe and Bermondsey, they’ll cross Tower Bridge after mile 12.
After passing the halfway point the runners will head back East through towards Limehouse, a lap around Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs, before doubling back through Shadwell to Tower Gateway.
The final stretch goes through Central London, with a scenic run along the River Thames, by St Paul’s Cathedral and through Blackfriars and Temple, before passing by the London Eye and the Houses of Parliament.
They will end with the iconic and memorable run up the mall and towards Buckingham Palace.
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