UPDATE
15 April 2026
Apple gears up for the TCS London Marathon
Apple is proud to be an official partner of the TCS London Marathon, the world’s most popular marathon, bringing Apple’s suite of health, fitness, and music products to runners and spectators alike across a series of community events and activities.
With a record-breaking over 1 million people applying to enter the ballot for the 2026 event, the TCS London Marathon on Sunday, 26 April, brings together athletes from around the world and of all levels of running experience. Whether they are lining up at the start for the very first time or chasing a personal best, athletes can take advantage of Apple’s advanced health and fitness technology, designed to support every stage of the running journey. Apple Store locations in London will be on hand to support runners in the capital, with events and activities at Apple Brompton Road and beyond set to excite and bring motivation during marathon week.
Events and Activities to Inspire
Race Day Inspiration and 5K with Joe Wicks and Friends
Thursday, 23 April, Apple Brompton Road
Join a renowned panel of trainers and athletes — featuring Joe Wicks, Hellah Sidibe, Dora Atim, Becky Briggs, and Sherica Holmon — to get inspired for the 2026 TCS London Marathon. In this free community event, hosted by Apple Fitness+ trainer Cory Wharton-Malcolm, runners can get training tips from the experts, then head out together for a 5K shakeout run in Hyde Park. Whilst capacity is limited, runners can sign up at apple.co/race-day-inspiration.
Thursday, 23 April, Apple Brompton Road
Join a renowned panel of trainers and athletes — featuring Joe Wicks, Hellah Sidibe, Dora Atim, Becky Briggs, and Sherica Holmon — to get inspired for the 2026 TCS London Marathon. In this free community event, hosted by Apple Fitness+ trainer Cory Wharton-Malcolm, runners can get training tips from the experts, then head out together for a 5K shakeout run in Hyde Park. Whilst capacity is limited, runners can sign up at apple.co/race-day-inspiration.
Paula Radcliffe & Chris Thompson’s Road to London
Saturday, 25 April, Apple Brompton Road
Former world champion and world-record holder Paula Radcliffe and two-time Olympian Chris Thompson will appear at Apple Brompton Road for a live episode of their hit podcast, Paula’s Run Club. Radcliffe and Thompson will talk training, race-day mindset, and the role of technology for runners as they close out their “Road to London Marathon” series. They’ll be joined by Apple Fitness+ trainer and London running community figure Cory Wharton-Malcolm. Whilst capacity is limited, sign-up is available at apple.co/run-club-live.
Saturday, 25 April, Apple Brompton Road
Former world champion and world-record holder Paula Radcliffe and two-time Olympian Chris Thompson will appear at Apple Brompton Road for a live episode of their hit podcast, Paula’s Run Club. Radcliffe and Thompson will talk training, race-day mindset, and the role of technology for runners as they close out their “Road to London Marathon” series. They’ll be joined by Apple Fitness+ trainer and London running community figure Cory Wharton-Malcolm. Whilst capacity is limited, sign-up is available at apple.co/run-club-live.
Marathon Day with Apple Music
Sunday, 26 April, on-course
The energy keeps flowing toward the finish line. Apple Music will bring the motivation and inspiration on marathon day, with notable artists and DJs stationed at a key moment on the marathon course.
Sunday, 26 April, on-course
The energy keeps flowing toward the finish line. Apple Music will bring the motivation and inspiration on marathon day, with notable artists and DJs stationed at a key moment on the marathon course.
For runners looking for the perfect soundtrack to fuel their final training runs or offer additional motivation on the big day itself, Apple Music is home to exclusive playlists specially curated for London’s iconic event. The official Ultimate Marathon Playlist offers seven hours of hand-curated favourites, and exclusive mixes from race-day DJs will also be available on Apple Music following the race.
Apple Supports the London Community
Ahead of marathon week, Apple will host the first-of-its-kind PE with Apple: Hour of Play event for students from six schools across the Wandsworth borough. UK fitness icon Joe Wicks and Apple Fitness+ trainers Cory Wharton-Malcolm and Kim Ngo will lead a series of PE-style activities for kids ages 10 to 14 that highlight the connection between movement, health, and wellbeing. The activity will be delivered in partnership with Apple’s nonprofit community partner Enable, which delivers health, leisure, and community services and events that enrich people’s lives. Apple is proud to support Enable as well as many other organisations serving Greater London, including Battersea Arts Centre, Southbank Centre, Youth Battersea, and Wandsworth BEST.
The Apple Ecosystem Supports Runners
Apple products and services, including Apple Watch, iPhone, AirPods Pro 3, and Apple Fitness+, help all athletes make the most of their marathon experience.
Apple Watch, which is built for runners, is the complete marathon companion. It brings Apple’s most advanced health and fitness features to users every step of the way, from the first training run to the finish line.
- Precision GPS: Apple Watch Ultra features the most accurate GPS in a sports watch, delivering precise distance, pace, elevation, and a detailed route map.
- All-day battery: With up to 20 hours of battery life during running workouts — with full GPS and heart rate tracking active — Apple Watch supports marathoners from the start in Greenwich to the finish on the Mall and beyond.
- Advanced metrics: Runners can go deeper with Heart Rate Zones, HR zone alerts, running power, and cadence data, giving them the insights needed to run smarter and perform at their best.
- Powerful training tools: Custom Workouts, Pacer, and training load help users train with purpose and race with confidence. Apple Watch also integrates seamlessly with leading third-party training platforms.
- Favourite running apps: Apple Watch offers full support for the world’s most popular running apps, including Strava and Runna.
- Staying connected: Beyond running, Apple Watch keeps users healthy, connected, and safe — with health monitoring, sleep tracking, mindfulness tools, Check In, Fall Detection, cellular connectivity, Apple Pay, Apple Music, and more.
iPhone 17, iPhone Air, and iPhone 17 Pro are packed with features to help athletes make the most of their running experience. They can use Dual Capture to record themselves and the action at the same time, and Action mode for supersteady video while running. To capture selfie moments with friends along the route, the Center Stage front camera helps get everyone in frame, vertical or horizontal, without rotating iPhone. For scenery along the route, the advanced 48MP Dual Fusion camera system on iPhone 17, 48MP Fusion camera system on iPhone Air, and 48MP Pro Fusion camera system on iPhone 17 Pro offer a slew of advanced lenses and features to choose from.
AirPods Pro 3 are the ultimate audio companion for running. They come with an updated design and five ear tip sizes for exceptional stability and in-ear fit. AirPods Pro 3 offer heart rate sensing and workout tracking with iPhone, incredible sound quality with Personalized Spatial Audio, the world’s best in-ear Active Noise Cancellation, and Transparency mode to stay aware of surroundings. IP57 dust, sweat, and water resistance provides added durability.
Launching April 20, Apple Fitness+ introduces a new program called 4 Weeks of Strength for Runners: A Collaboration with Strava. Led by Fitness+ trainers Kyle Ardill and Kim Ngo, alongside Hellah Sidibe and Kayla Jeter — both ultramarathon runners and celebrated athletes on Strava — the program is designed to help improve performance, running form, and stability.
Apple Watch is the most popular watch in the world and an essential tool for millions of runners globally. It’s used by runners of all abilities — whether someone is going for their first run or preparing for a major race. Apple Watch delivers an incredibly powerful running experience, with advanced metrics, real-time insights, and features designed to help people train smarter and stay motivated.
Additionally, Fitness+ now features running content in a new destination that supports runners of all levels. Users can find programs like Yoga for Every Runner to build strength and mobility; Collections such as Run Your First 5K and Run Your First 10K; a variety of Treadmill workouts with hills, sprints, and intervals; and mindful cooldowns for post-run stretching. It also features Time to Run, an immersive audio experience that guides users through iconic running routes around the world.
For more information on Apple Watch, iPhone, AirPods, Apple Fitness+, and Apple Music, visit apple.com and Apple Store locations.
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