Harry Judd was left panicking after forgetting his bib on the morning of the London Marathon on Sunday.
The McFly star, 40, is taking on the huge challenge in the capital alongside a host of other celebrity runners like Tilly Ramsay and Alexandra Burke.
But things didn’t get of to the best start as he took to Instagram this morning to say: ‘Really great start to the marathon day, I was about four stops into my journey to Greenwich and realised I had forgotten my bib number, my race number… so that’s good!’
The next post saw his wife Izzy and their kids driving up to him in the car as his son Kit, seven, handed him his bib.
He penned in the caption: ‘Family to the rescue’.
Elsewhere Gordon Ramsay shared a gushing tribute to his daughter Tilly as she prepared to race.
As they beamed together while she was ready in her race gear, he wrote on Instagram: ‘Such a proud dad today watching my little girl @tillyramsay run her first ever marathon !!!!
Harry Judd was left panicking after forgetting his bib on the morning of the London Marathon on Sunday
The McFly star, 40, is taking on the huge challenge in the capital alongside a host of other celebrity runners like Tilly Ramsay and Alexandra Burke
‘Thx to @flora and everyone who supported @feeding_britain on her incredible journey. Go get em kiddo !!.’
Singer Alexandra also took to her Story to share a snap of her race outfit ahead of running for Parkinson’s UK.
The London Marathon 2026 returns this Sunday with a long list of famous faces set to join more than 56,000 runners in the race.
This year’s marathon is stacked with sporting pedigree, Hollywood royalty and musical powerhouses.
Some celebrities will be making their debut at the start line, while others are making a return for the second and third time.
Award-winning actor and Wicked star Cynthia Erivo will be taking on the whopping 26.2 mile race.
She will be joined by model and actress Amy Jackson Westwick, raising money for Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
McFly‘s Harry, who has already completed six marathons, will be hoping to beat his personal best once again.
Meanwhile, James Norton and Curtis Pritchard will be tackling the race for the first time.
Award-winning actor and star of Wicked, Cynthia Erivo, 39, is taking on this year’s London Marathon.
But things didn’t get of to the best start as he took to Instagram this morning to say: ‘Really great start to the marathon day, I was about four stops into my journey to Greenwich and realised I had forgotten my bib number’
The next post saw his wife Izzy and their kids driving up to him in the car as his son Kit, seven, handed him his bib
Elsewhere Gordon Ramsay shared a gushing tribute to his daughter Tilly as she prepared to race
She first completed the gruelling race in 2022 in an impressive 3:35:36, a performance in which she took more than 20 minutes off her previous marathon best.
‘Head. Legs. Heart. Trust the steps. I’ll see you on race day, London’, she wrote on Instagram ahead of the big day.
Cynthia has had the guided help of her running coach and Brooks pro marathoner, Erika Kemp.
Aside from her running training, Cynthia has been enjoying Reformer Pilates three times a week.
‘I’ve been doing Pilates for about three or four years now, and it’s been very, very helpful,’ Cynthia shared.
‘It strengthens the muscles, keeps the joints supple and [helps] mend imbalances – you’re working on your core, legs and arms, but in a restorative way.’
Actor and star of House of Guinness, James, 40, is taking on his first London Marathon for the charity Breakthrough T1D, following his own diagnosis of type 1 diabetes aged 22.
‘Very excited, and a little apprehensive, to be running the 2026 @londonmarathon for @breakthrought1d’, he shared on Instagram.
‘I’ve never run a marathon before. The idea of running 26 miles in one go has always seemed like a crazy idea. It still does.
‘However, the opportunity to raise funds and awareness for this incredible charity makes it more than worth it.
Breakthrough T1D does vital work in finding a cure for Type 1 Diabetes. My mother, my sister and I all have Type 1 and our lives have been made immeasurably better by all the work Breakthrough T1D does.
‘I’m aiming to raise £26000, 1000 quid for every mile run. But if I can raise 260k, even better. So please send a little love to diabetics all over the world by donating towards my 26 miles of madness. Link to my @justgiving page is in my profile above. A heartfelt thank you.’
McFly drummer and long‑time running enthusiast, Harry, is returning to the London Marathon this year.
He has earned an impressive reputation for continually chasing faster times, having already completed six marathons.
Most recently, he clocked an impressive 3:15 at the 2025 London Marathon.
‘Last Long Run before @londonmarathon… it was disgusting’, Harry shared as he gave a final update before the day’.
Singer Alexandra also took to her Story to share a snap of her race outfit ahead of running for Parkinson’s UK
Love Island star Lauren Wood is also preparing to run
As is This Morning host Ben Shephard
Strictly’s Nikita Kuzmin is also running
Gordon wished his daughter Tilly ‘all the very best’ on Saturday as she prepared to take on her first ever London Marathon
The race returns this Sunday with a long list of famous faces set to join more than 56,000 runners on the route
Gordon said: ‘Can’t wait to see you out there! Good luck to everyone running and a big thank you to all the volunteers you are all amazing’
TV presenter and chef, Tilly is taking on her first ever TCS London Marathon in 2026, running in support of Feeding Britain.
Backed by Flora UK as part of their new partnership with the charity, Tilly aims to help tackle food insecurity across the UK while inspiring others.
‘This month I’m running the TCS London Marathon with @flora raising money for @feeding_britain’, she wrote on Instagram.
Training has felt so much easier when I’m fuelling properly and having simple, delicious recipes that keep me on track. If you’re looking for some new ideas, check out the Flora recipes on my page ✨ #thestartofsomethingbetter
Her father Gordon shared a sweet supportive message in her comments.
‘Looking strong @tillyramsay can’t wait for the @flora marathon and thank you for all your support with @feeding_britain love you Dad ❤️❤️❤️’, he wrote.
