London Marathon
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The London Marathon is an annual 26.2 mile race held in London, United Kingdom, and is one of the six World Marathon Majors. The course takes runners through various iconic landmarks in London, including the Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace. It is one of the largest and most popular marathons in the world, with over 50,000 participants from all over the world.
The marathon is renowned for its vibrant atmosphere and enthusiastic supporters who line the streets. Over the years, the London Marathon has held the Guinness World Record for the largest annual fundraising event in the world, with over £1 billion raised for charity since its inception in 1981.
Related Events
Did you know that this race is part of a series of runs? If you like this race you may want to run one of the following Brathay Challenges events.
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