Largest number of finishers in a marathon

Largest number of finishers in a marathon
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Who
TCS London Marathon 2026
What
59,830 people
Where
United Kingdom (London)
When
26 April 2026

The largest number of finishers in a marathon is 59,830 out of 60,512 starters in the TCS London Marathon in London, UK, on 26 April 2026.

More than one million individuals had applied for the ballot to enter the event.

Among the record-breaking number of finishers were Sabastian Sawe, who set a record for the fastest marathon (male), and Tigst Assefa, who achieved the fastest marathon (female, women-only race).