Honestly? Yes. The hardest part isn’t the distance—it’s the time. Finding ten hours in your week is a bigger challenge than the walking itself. But imagine this: you could walk to a friend’s house and back ten times. Or you could walk from your house to a neighboring town and back. The marathon is just that, but with a medal and a sense of achievement.
London Marathon 2026: Route, start times, runners, records, weather
And here’s the warm, fuzzy part: you don’t have to do it alone. Every year, thousands of people walk the London Marathon. They’re not all fitness influencers. They’re mums, dads, students, and dog-walkers. They laugh, they groan, they high-five strangers. One woman I read about wore a costume as a giant teapot and took nine hours—because she wanted to raise money for tea-lovers. That’s the spirit.
Turns out, the magic is in the middle.
If you ever sign up—or just decide to walk a marathon-distance loop on your own—the best part happens around mile 18. Your feet hurt. Your legs feel heavy. But then you see a sign that says “Only 8 miles to go!” and something clicks. You realize you’re not a tourist anymore. You’re a participant. You’re part of the weird, wonderful club of people who walked across a city just because they could.
So, how long would it take to walk the London Marathon? About ten hours. But really, it takes a bit of curiosity, a little grit, and the willingness to say, “You know what? I think I’ll walk today.” And that’s a time commitment anyone can make—especially if you start at sunrise and finish with a pizza.
Just don’t forget the blister plasters. Your feet will thank you later.
