The London marathon is an annual marathon event held in London where thousands of runners, amateurs and those dressed in fancy dress pound the streets of London. this event was founded by athletes Chris Brasher and John Disley in 1981, it is typically help in April. The largely flat 26.2 mile course is set around the River Thames, starting in Blackheath and finishing at The Mall.

This is the largest annual fundraising event on the planet – since it began participants have raised more than £1 billion for good causes. Fundraisers receive a support package from their chosen charity for their effort. This includes: Regular newsletters and charity updates, expert training plans and a fundraising pack, more tailored email support from running experts, vest or T-shirt to wear on Marathon Day, participant’s goody bag, support from local charity representatives, information about online fundraising, forum to chat with other runners online, pre-event ‘carbohydrate party’ so you can build up your energy stores, cheer points on the marathon route where supporters will make lots of noise and post-event reception, often with free massages, showers, hot food and drink.