Among those competing for the title will be Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, who has won eight of the nine marathon he's run, and Ethiopian distance running legend Kenenisa Bekele, the second quickest man ever over the gruelling distance.

Defending champions and fellow Kenyans Mary Keitany and Daniel Wanjiru will be back in London looking for another win. A fourth victory in London for Keitany would equal Ingrid Kristiansen's record, but Ethiopia's three-time Olympic gold medallist Tirunesh Dibaba will be out to stop her.

The professionals will be followed by thousands of club athletes, fun runners, charity fundraisers, celebrities, politicians and fancy-dress costume wearers.

Prince Harry will present trophies to the top three finishers and the World Para Athletics Marathon World Cup racers.

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