London Marathon tracking
Definition
A real-time digital service or app feature enabling spectators, family, and friends to monitor the location, pace, and progress of individual runners during the annual London Marathon, a world-renowned 26.2-mile road race held in London, UK.
The technology and platforms (often official apps or websites) used for live GPS-based following of participants in the London Marathon, complete with splits, predicted finish times, and race-day updates.
Examples
I spent the entire London Marathon tracking my hypochondriac uncle, convinced his 'heart flutter' at mile 5 was just him dodging a rogue pigeon.
Thanks to London Marathon tracking, I timed my nap perfectly – waking up just as my friend crossed the finish line looking like a human jelly.
The London Marathon tracking app predicted my rival's collapse at the Cutty Sark; cue my smug victory latte.
Obsessed with London Marathon tracking, she yelled 'Faster!' at her phone until realizing it was her cat photobombing the live map.