The London Marathon is an annual marathon held in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the six World Marathon Majors. The first London Marathon was held in 1981, and it has been held every year since then, except for 2020, when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 2023 London Marathon will be held on April 23, 2023.
The London Marathon is one of the most popular marathons in the world, with over 40,000 runners taking part each year. The course is a 26.2-mile loop that starts and finishes in The Mall. The marathon is known for its challenging course, which includes several hills, and for its large crowds of spectators.