Miles of smiles as London race returns
THERE were plenty of smiles and even some sunshine as the London Marathon returned to the streets of the capital.
More than 40,000 runners tackled the traditional 26.2mile route from Greenwich to The Mall after last year’s race was scrapped due to coronavirus restrictions.
After Olympic BMX silver medallist Kye Whyte got the main race started, marathon organisers Virgin Money London said “so many smiles, so good to have you back!”.
It is 889 days since the colourful charity spectacular in front of cheering crowds last took place.
Swarms of fun runners donned outrageous outfits including being dressed as a rhino, bumblebees, superheroes and a giant nurse - to help raise money for their favoured charities.
A host of famour faces pulled on their trainers to take part including DJ Chris Evans, vet Noel Fitzpatrick, actress Tanya Franks and ex-Health Secretary Matt Hancock.