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The London Marathon was not the first long-distance running event held in the city, which has a long history of marathon events. The Polytechnic Marathon (also known as the Poly) was first held in 1909. [12] The current London Marathon was founded in 1981 by Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and athlete John Disley.
The marathon distance is officially 42.195 kilometres (26.219 mi) long as sanctioned by World Athletics (IAAF). [5] The London Marathon is run over a mainly flat course, starting in Blackheath. [6] The course begins at three separate points and they converge just before 3 miles (4.8 km) into the race. [7]
The London Marathon, one of the six World Marathon Majors, has been contested by men and women annually since 29 March 1981. Set over a largely flat course around the River Thames, the marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 km) in length and generally regarded as a competitive and unpredictable event, and conducive to fast times. The inaugural marathon had 7,741 entrants, 6,255 of whom completed the ...
The London Marathon returns in 2024 with another action-packed day of elite and charitable racing.. The annual road race in the English capital is again held in a traditional slot in April, with ...
Everything you need to know ahead of the event
The London Marathon returns in 2023 as one of the signature events on the distance-running calendar.. After a pandemic enforced shift in timing, this year sees the race revert to its traditional ...
The 2024 London Marathon was the 44th running of the London Marathon; it took place on 21 April 2024. [1] The route included notable landmarks Buckingham Palace , Cutty Sark , Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf .
Here’s everything you need to know to plan the day if you’re running or supporting this year’s London Marathon. London Marathon 2024 start time and date. The London Marathon 2024 will take ...