London Marathon

London Marathon
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Name	London Marathon
Location	London
Date	April
Distance	42.195 km
Established	1981
Record	2:01:39 (men), 2:17:42 (women)

London Marathon. The London Marathon is one of the most prestigious and popular marathons in the world, attracting thousands of runners from United Kingdom, United States, Australia, and other countries. The event is organized by London Marathon Events Limited, a subsidiary of London Marathon Charitable Trust, and is supported by BBC Sport, British Athletics, and International Association of Athletics Federations. The London Marathon is also one of the six World Marathon Majors, along with Boston Marathon, New York City Marathon, Chicago Marathon, Berlin Marathon, and Tokyo Marathon.

● History of

the London Marathon The London Marathon was first held in 1981, founded by Chris Brasher and John Disley, who were inspired by the New York City Marathon. The first London Marathon was won by American runner Bill Rodgers and Norwegian runner Inge Simonsen, who crossed the finish line together in a time of 2:11:48. The event was initially sponsored by Gillette, and later by Flora, Adidas, and Virgin Money. Over the years, the London Marathon has become a major event, with participants from Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, and European Athletics Championships.

● Course and Route

The London Marathon course starts in Blackheath, London Borough of Greenwich, and finishes in The Mall, City of Westminster, passing through Tower Bridge, Tower of London, and Big Ben. The route takes runners through London Borough of Lewisham, London Borough of Southwark, London Borough of Tower Hamlets, and City of London. The course is known for its fast and flat terrain, making it ideal for runners to achieve personal best times. The London Marathon course has been certified by International Association of Athletics Federations and Association of International Marathons and Distance Races.

● Participation and Winners

The London Marathon has become one of the most popular marathons in the world, with over 40,000 finishers in recent years. The event has been won by some of the greatest distance runners, including Haile Gebrselassie, Paula Radcliffe, Kenenisa Bekele, and Mary Keitany. Other notable winners include Steve Jones, Ingrid Kristiansen, Emmanuel Mutai, and Priscah Jeptoo. The London Marathon has also been completed by celebrity runners, such as Nell McAndrew, Gordon Ramsay, and Katie Price, who have raised millions of pounds for charity.

● Organization and Charity

The London Marathon is organized by London Marathon Events Limited, which is a subsidiary of London Marathon Charitable Trust. The event is supported by London Borough of Greenwich, City of Westminster, and Metropolitan Police Service. The London Marathon has raised millions of pounds for charity, with participants running for organizations such as Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation, and NSPCC. The event has also been supported by Royal Family, including Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

● Notable Events and Records

The London Marathon has seen many notable events and records over the years, including the world record set by Eliud Kipchoge in 2018. Other notable records include the women's world record set by Brigid Kosgei in 2019, and the British record set by Mo Farah in 2019. The London Marathon has also been the site of many Guinness World Records, including the fastest marathon dressed as a superhero and the most marathons completed in a calendar year. The event has been broadcast on BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC Red Button, and has been covered by The Times, The Guardian, and The Daily Telegraph. Category:Marathons in the United Kingdom