Every April 30,000 runners flood the streets of the capital to do battle with themselves and each other for the London Marathon. Serious competitors mingle with charity fun-runners in the spring sunshine as the 26.2 mile route comes alive to the sounds of bands, cheering crowds and pounding feet. The race is the biggest of all city marathons and attracts many of the world's top athletes. It kicks off at Greenwich Park and Blackheath, continues through Surrey Quays, Brunel Rd, Tooley St, Canary Wharf, the Tower of London, Embankment, Parliament Square and Birdcage Walk, with a royal finish on The Mall by Buckingham Palace.

Do you have a piece of memorabilia relevant to this event you would like to sell?
If you have, then advertise it now. Sign up and join in.

Do you find this article/user abusive? If you do, then please submit a report. Report abuse

Related Events

1st Free Running World Championship
7/7 Bombings
Barings Bank collapse of 1995, The
Ben & Jerry's Sundae On The Common 2007
Ben & Jerry's Sundae On The Common 2008
Blitz, The
Bog Snorkelling Championships 2008
Camel at Hammersmith Odeon 1976
City Salute London 2008
Coldplay at BBC Television Centre 2008