RUNNERS have crossed the finish line in the biggest ever London Marathon.
More than 50,000 participants, including a host of celebrities and politicians, hit the ground this morning with police also out in force, and an army of cycle responders also deployed.
The 26.2 mile route was the same as in recent years, starting at Blackheath and ending at The Mall – taking in Big Ben, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Palace.
Temperatures of up to 13C were predicted – and while rain was not forecast in the capital, there was a northerly breeze and quite a lot of cloud.
Among the general participants to catch the eye this year were Jason Byrd, who carried a washing machine on his back.
Meanwhile, Marcus Mumford, 45, from Worcester, ran the fastest marathon while dressed as a tap, adding to his accolade of fastest marathon dressed as a toilet
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