London Marathon 

The London Marathon is part of the seven World Marathon Majors.
Apart from the Marathon distance, a Mini Marathon and Wheelchair Marathon is held each year in April.

The London Marathon has a global reputation of a fast, record-setting course. Many (Guinness) World Records have been broken during this race. It’s a IAAF Gold label certified race and entrance is only possible through a ballot or by applying for a charity place.

Paula Radcliffe about the London Marathon 2015: “I’ll be doing this marathon for me.” The women’s marathon world-record holder has finally overcome a debilitating foot injury and will allow herself to drink in the memories – good and bad – with the elite club runners in her last meaningful tilt at the London circuit.

Having set an incredible world record in a mixed race of 2:15:25 in 2003, Paula Radcliffe clocked 2:17:42 to win the London Marathon for a third time two years later, a mark which still stands as the fastest ever run in a women’s race without male pacemakers.
“We look up to what Paula has done, especially her solo world record, and that is what we are trying to go for on Sunday.”

Charity History
Since 2007 the London Marathon is Guinness world record breaker as the largest single annual fundraising event in the world, with £53.2m raised in 2014.Many Elite Records have been broken during the London Marathon. 

The London Marathon is part of the World Marathon Majors (WMM), a series of 7 of the largest and most renowned marathons in the world: Tokyo Marathon, Boston Marathon, London Marathon, Berlin Marathon, Sydney Marathon, Chicago Marathon and the New York City Marathon. The organizers of these events are united in their effort to advance the sport, raise awareness of its elite athletes, and increase of the level of interest in elite racing among running enthusiasts.