Grand National 2025 Start Time. The start time for the 2025 randox grand national (13 april) has been brought forward to 4pm following a review of last year’s race. If the question 'what time is the grand national?' has recently crossed your mind, join us as we delve into the aintree race's start time.

The runners will be sent on their way at 4pm today. The grand national 2025 starts on april 11 and concludes on april 13.