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Which celebrity runners did you beat in the London Marathon?


No Marathon would be complete without those famous faces

Runners from across the world have been heading across the capital in this year’s London Marathon, with over 40,000 people taking on the famous course to raise thousands for all sorts of charities.

And no marathon would be complete without some famous faces in the line-up – with some facing their first marathon and others more seasoned veterans as they take on the 26-plus miles for various good causes.

But just how did they get on with the race? And if you’ve been running, how does your own time compare to theirs?

Here’s what you need to know…

What were the celebrity finishing times in the London Marathon?

Chris Evans

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The radio and TV presenter – who was running in aid of Dementia Revolution – powered through his fifth London Marathon, completing the course in four hours and 48 minutes.

Kirsty Gallacher

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The TV presenter, who was running in aid of the women’s charity SafeHands for Mothers, completed the course in five hours and 32 minutes.

Helen Skelton

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Speedy Skelton, who was running in aid of Prostate Cancer UK, passed the finish line in an impressive four hours and 15 minutes.

Jenni Falconer

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TV and radio presenter Jenni – who is no stranger to the London Marathon, having taken part on several occasions – was one of the fastest celebs, finishing the course in three hours and 58 minutes. She was running in aid of The Children’s Trust.

Candice Brown

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The former Bake Off queen – who wore her trademark lipstick on the course – took on her first Marathon, running in aid of Dementia Revolution – and finished in six hours and 16 minutes.

Charlie Webster

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Sky Sports presenter Charlie was running in aid of Malaria No More UK – having previously fought the disease in 2016 – and completed her run in four hours and 43 minutes.

Barbara’s Revolutionaries

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A bunch of EastEnders cast past and present joined Barbara Windsor’s husband Scott Mitchell – who finished in five hours and 41 minutes – to run the Marathon in aid of Dementia Revolution and in honour of Windsor who is battling Alzheimers’. Here’s how they got on:

Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale) – six hours 45 minutes

Jake Wood (Max Branning) –  five hours 59 minutes.

Emma Barton (Honey Mitchell) –  six hours and 26 minutes.

Natalie Cassidy (Sonia Fowler) –  five hours 27 minutes.

Kellie Shirley (Carly Wicks) – five hours eight minutes.

Tanya Franks (Rainie Cross) –  five hours 41 minutes.

Jane Slaughter (Tracey) –  six hours five minutes.

Jamie Borthwick (Jay Brown) – six hours 26 minutes.



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