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TCS London Marathon
Every April
The spring marathon from Greenwich and Blackheath, past Tower Bridge, to the finish on The Mall.
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Image courtesy of © DanHuddleston · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout TCS London Marathon
The London Marathon runs each April, from the starts at Greenwich and Blackheath through Cutty Sark, over Tower Bridge and out to Canary Wharf, then back along the Embankment to the finish on The Mall. It is one of the World Marathon Majors and run by London Marathon Events; the ballot for places opens the year before, and charity places are the other way in. For spectators, Tower Bridge and the Embankment are the classic places to cheer; see the official site for the date, the route and the spectator guide.
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- Every April
- Tower Bridge to The Mall
- Address
- Greenwich to The Mall, London
- Website
- tcslondonmarathon.com
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with TCS London Marathon before you go.
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