Tommy’s annual London Landmarks Half Marathon has broken its record for both the number of runners taking part and amount raised.

This year a record 17,211 runners took part, raising £8.8m, another all-time high figure for the event, which launched in 2014.

As well as raising money for baby charity Tommy’s it also raised funds for more than 450 charity partners, including Macmillan, Guide Dogs, Air Ambulances UK and WaterAid.

The 13.1 mile course takes in the capital’s most iconic landmarks and heritage, including Big Ben, St Paul’s Cathedral, Nelson’s Column and the Tower of London.

This year’s event featured a raft of celebrities, including Dermot O’Leary, Mark Wright and Jenni Falconer, who ran in support of Coppafeel, JE3 Foundation and Tommy’s respectively.

This was the first year that wheelchair users rook part with support runners.

“To be able to welcome those in wheelchairs to participate for the first year is progression for us, we want everyone no matter what their background or ability to be able to experience the magic of being involved in our special event,” said London Landmarks Half Marathon event director Lia Fyles.

“Every year we aim to entertain and give back to the runners as they run the course – they all have their own powerful personal reasons for taking part today so we try to ensure it’s a day to remember. Congratulations to everyone and thank you for helping Tommy's, and our charity partners, raise so much money which will help many people in the future.”

It's #medalmonday! 🏅🏅 Yesterday was incredible and we're still buzzing from the amazing atmosphere along the route and at the start and finish 💛

We’ve loved seeing your medal photos so far, continue sharing the love and share your magical medal snaps below!#LLHM2023 pic.twitter.com/84zwGLhWRu

— London Landmarks Half Marathon (@LLHalf) April 3, 2023

Also, at this year’s event participant broke a Guinness World Record, for fastest half marathon completed by a runner dressed as a star.

And in an event first there were joint winners, with David Smale and Ben Leaman breaking through the tape at the same time.

Event organisers are now taking registration applications for 2024’s event, which takes place on Sunday 7 April.

Since the event launched it has raised more than £35m for good causes.

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