Celebrities Running the London Marathon 2024

The London Marathon is not just an event for professional athletes and
passionate runners—it’s also a platform for many celebrities who take part
to raise awareness and funds for causes close to their hearts. The 2024
London Marathon was no exception, with a host of famous faces joining the
challenge. Here are some of the notable celebrities who participated:

Celebrity Participants

• Phil Dunster: The Ted Lasso star took part in the marathon to raise
  money for Young Lives vs Cancer. His motivation stemmed from
  personal experiences with the cause.

• Natalie Pinkham: The Sky Sports F1 presenter ran for Samaritans, the
  Official Charity of the Year, in memory of her close friend Caroline
  Flack. Pinkham’s participation helped shine a spotlight on mental
  health awareness.

• Romesh Ranganathan: The popular comedian and TV presenter laced up
  his running shoes for CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably). His
  involvement was inspired by the loss of a close friend to suicide.

• Ruth Wilson: The award-winning actress known for His Dark Materials
  ran with her brothers for Alzheimer’s Research UK. The trio
  participated following their father’s diagnosis with Alzheimer’s
  disease.

• Christopher Eccleston: Best known for his role in Doctor Who,
  Eccleston took on the marathon to support The Big Issue, raising
  awareness for homelessness.

• Emma Barton and Jamie Borthwick: The EastEnders duo took part as
  their on-screen characters, Honey and Jay, paying tribute to a
  storyline involving a brain tumour diagnosis. Their run was in
  support of Brain Tumour Research.

• Tom Grennan: The singer-songwriter, who documented his marathon
  training journey on social media, ran in support of War Child.

• Chloe Meadows: The TOWIE star ran for Crohn’s & Colitis UK,
  raising awareness about her own battle with ulcerative colitis.

Supporting Great Causes

These celebrities were just a few of the many famous faces to take part in
the London Marathon 2024, helping to raise substantial funds for their
chosen charities. By participating, they not only took on the physical
challenge of running 26.2 miles, but also helped to shine a light on
important causes, making a significant difference.

For more information about the London Marathon and to support the amazing
charities involved, visit the

London Marathon

page on JustGiving.