In Pictures: London Marathon runners hit streets of capital

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23 April 2023

Last Updated: 23 April 2023

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About 48,000 people are taking part in this year’s London Marathon.

The event has returned to its usual April timing after three years of the race being held in October due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Competitors before the start of the event — Competitors before the start of the event (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Competitors wait to start — Competitors wait to start (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Athletes in the men’s elite race cross Tower Bridge — Athletes in the men’s elite race cross Tower Bridge (Gareth Fuller/PA)

Competitors pass the Cutty Sark — Competitors pass the Cutty Sark (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Onlookers take photos as Sir Mo Farah passes — Onlookers take photos as Sir Mo Farah passes (Stefan Rousseau/PA)

Competitors during the race — The rain did not dampen spirits (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Competitors pass Big Ben and through Westminster — Runners pass Big Ben and through Westminster (James Manning/PA)

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