The 35th edition of the London Marathon promises to be the best yet, with men’s world-record holder Dennis Kimetto and women’s world-record holder Paula Radcliffe both taking part. Here are the different ways you can follow the event…

On the streets of London

If you’re planning to join in the famous London Marathon carnival atmosphere on Race Day, then make sure to check out our Spectator Info for maps, a list of participating pubs and advice on which areas to avoid. For travel updates and to plan your journey, visit: www.tfl.gov.uk.

On TV

If you’re watching from the comfort of home, the BBC’s coverage will once again be interactive, with viewers on Virgin Media, Sky, Freesat and online able to choose between the main coverage and combined elite race coverage by pressing the Red Button, or going to the BBC Sport website.

TV coverage of the Virgin Money London Marathon starts on BBC Two from 08:30 and moves to BBC One at 10:00 before finishing at 14:30, but highlights of the whole day will be shown on BBC Two at 18:00. Check your TV listings for more details.

On iPhone

The official Virgin Money London Marathon app for iPhone is now available for you to download on the App Store. Use the app to track your runner(s) on Race Day – the app will update automatically when your runner(s) cross the Start Line and at every subsequent timing point at 5km intervals. The app will also predict where your runner will be on the London Marathon course based on their pace. The app will be available on android and other devices in 2016.

Online

If you are stuck behind a computer or out and about with your smartphone, you will be able to follow the elite races via our live online blog, which you’ll find in our Latest News section under News & Media. Coverage will begin ahead of the elite wheelchair races, which start at 09:00.

Track your runner

Keep track of your favourite runners, whether they are your friends, family, elite runners or superstars like Paula Radcliffe, on our live tracking page on Race Day. You can search by surname or running number and follow your runner(s) as they make their way around the course (updates will appear as they cross the timing points, which are at 5K intervals). The page will also show an estimate of the runner's location based on pace.

On social media

The social media team will constantly update the London Marathon social media channels. These are a reliable source of breaking news and information.

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On radio

BBC London will feature live coverage with Tim Arthur and Harriet Scott from 08:00 until 12:00 and reports through the afternoon on BBC London 94.9, BBC London digital radio and BBC London online.

Timings

The Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon starts at Old Billingsgate at 08:40 – this consists of three-mile races for different youth categories. The elite wheelchair races, part of the IPC Athletics Marathon World Championships, begin at 09:00. At 09:05 the ambulant athletes competing in the IPC Athletics Marathon World Championships begin. The elite women start at 09:20 and at 10:10 the elite men begin, followed by the mass race.

A specially formulated real-time pace guide can be found here.

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