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interest in sports and keeping fit. A lot of people started running and jogging in their spare time. Among the running races the London Marathon has become an internationally famous event.

has been held each year in London since 1981, usually in April. It is one of the top five international marathons run over the traditional distance of 42.195 km (26 miles and 385 yards).

by the former Olympic champion and renowned journalist Chris Brasher and his friend John Disley.

the marathon is a very prestigious running event. Many overseas runners taking part in the mass start can get places through lottery.

course. In fact over 75% of participants run for a good cause. Since 1981, the London Marathon has raised over £400 million for charities worldwide making it the largest fundraising marathon in the world.

on Blackheath and passes the Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge, Canary Wharf, Tower of London, London Eye, Houses of Parliament, and finishes in The Mall.

after completing the marathon. They try to do their best to cover the route.

won the Men’s Elite Race.
In 2010 Svetlana Zakharova, Inga Abitova, Lyudmila Petrova, Maria Konovalova and Liliya Shobukhova took place. Liliya Shobukhova has won the women's London Marathon and her compatriot Inga Abitova finished second

in the world. It has become the all-inclusive “People’s Marathon”
Athletes take part in it for sporting awards, many people participate for pleasure and self-confidence.
A lot of money for different charities is raised by sponsored participants.