The London Marathon is an annual marathon event held in London, United Kingdom. It is one of the six World Marathon Majors and is widely considered to be one of the most prestigious marathons in the world. The event is organized by the London Marathon Charitable Trust, a non-profit organization that uses the proceeds of the race to support a variety of charitable causes.
The first London Marathon was held in 1981, and it has been held every year since then. The race has grown in popularity over the years, and it now attracts over 40,000 runners from all over the world. The race is run on a course that winds through the streets of London, and it finishes at Buckingham Palace. The winners of the men’s and women’s races receive a gold medal and a cash prize of 50,000.