The Flora London Marathon is a 26.2 mile (42km) race from Greenwich Park to the Mall, via Cutty Sark, Canary Wharf, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace and Big Ben. Around 30,000 professional and amateur runners compete every year, many dressed in fancy dress to raise money for charity. The route is lined with spectators and has a very festive atmosphere.
Region/City Name:
London
Event Date:
April 17, 2011
Venue:
Starts in Greenwich Park and ends in the Mall
Date Text:
17 April 2011
Website:
www.london-marathon.co.uk
