London Marathon (UK) Launched in 1981 by former Olympians Chris Brasher and John Disley, the London Marathon blends elite excellence with mass participation and charitable impact. Runners cross Tower Bridge, pass the Cutty Sark, and finish near Buckingham Palace—all cheered by nearly a million spectators. It holds the Guinness World Record for most money raised by an annual marathon, with participants generating over £1 billion for causes. On the elite side, London consistently features Olympic champions and world-record contenders on its fast, flat course. The atmosphere is joyous, colorful, and quintessentially British—complete with costumes, bands, and pub-side encouragement. For international runners, it’s a cultural immersion as much as a race. Its perfect balance of speed, spectacle, and social good makes London one of the most beloved marathons on Earth.
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