In Pictures: London Marathon runners hit streets of capital

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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