London Marathon 2019 : A record breaking year for applications will see more than 40,000 people run the 39th London Marathon this morning. The marathon has raised £1bn since the event started in 1981, according to race sponsors Virgin Money.
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Despite the predicted wind and rain, runners are targeting over 80 Guinness World Records - including Sir Mo Farah, aiming to break his own British record.
Event director Hugh Brasher said: "No other mass participation event comes anywhere near this kind of fundraising.
"We would like to thank every runner, supporter, donator, charity, volunteer, sponsor, spectator, staff member and everyone else who has contributed to this wonderful total."
Men's world record holder Eliud Kipchoge and home favourite Sir Mo headline a strong field for the elite men's race.Kipchoge, the Olympic champion who holds the course record, is looking for a fourth win in the race in five years. He has not been beaten over 26.2 miles since the 2013 Berlin Marathon.
Eight-time winner David Weir is set to compete in the London Marathon wheelchair race for the 20th consecutive year.
