The 2025 Vitality London 10,000 delivered fast times and big crowds on the streets of the UK capital, finishing outside Buckingham Palace on a flat, iconic route through central London. More than 17,000 runners completed the race in ideal conditions, with elite victories for Eilish McColgan and Zak Mahamed.
Elite Winners
- Women: Eilish McColgan — 30:35 (record-equalling third win)
- Men: Zak Mahamed — 29:07 (first Vitality London 10,000 title)
- Wheelchair Men: David Weir — 21:18
- Wheelchair Women: Erin O’Flaherty — 35:45
Eilish McColgan: “I am absolutely buzzing with today… To match Jo Pavey, who is one of my heroes in this sport, is really special.”
Top 10K Results
Women — Top 3
| Place | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eilish McColgan (GBR) | 30:35 |
| 2 | Jessica Warner-Judd (GBR) | 31:14 |
| 3 | Alexandra Bell (GBR) | 31:31 |
Men — Top 3
| Place | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zak Mahamed (GBR) | 29:07 |
| 2 | Blake Moore (GBR) | 29:45 |
| 3 | Seyfu Jamaal (GBR) | 29:54 |
Wheelchair — Winners
| Division | Athlete | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Men | David Weir (GBR) | 21:18 |
| Women | Erin O’Flaherty (GBR) | 35:45 |
Race Day Highlights
- Record-equalling hat-trick: McColgan’s win marked her third career victory at the event, equalling Jo Pavey’s record and standing as the fastest UK women’s 10K performance of 2025.
- Mahamed on top: After a short racing break, Zak Mahamed returned to take the men’s title in 29:07, ahead of Blake Moore and Seyfu Jamaal.
- Celebrate You Wave: Thousands took part in the body-positivity initiative, a defining part of the day’s festival atmosphere.
- Iconic route: The fast, flat course toured landmarks including St Paul’s Cathedral, the Bank of England, and Westminster Abbey before finishing by Buckingham Palace.
Course & Conditions
Runners enjoyed prime early-autumn weather on the event’s fast, central-London loop. The course is known for PR potential thanks to its flat profile and wide roads, with event operations managed by London Marathon Events.
Photos & Official Results
- Search official 2025 results & download certificates
- Live results portal
- Event hub: Vitality London 10,000
References
- London Marathon Events — 2025 flash quotes (winners’ quotes & times)
- LME news — “More than 17,000 finish…” (participation & men’s podium)
- Athletics Weekly — McColgan’s record-equalling third win (women’s podium times)
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