Watch top marathon runners compete on London's streets in the London 2012 Olympic Games.
London 2012 Olympic Marathon
The London 2012 Olympic Marathon will pass landmarks such as the Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace and Trafalgar Square.
Come and cheer on the world's top marathon runners as they compete in London.
Marathon at the Olympic Games
The first modern Olympic Games in 1896 included a marathon.
In 1908 the race's length was extended from about 25 miles to 26.2 miles (42km) so that it finished in front of the Royal Box. This distance is still used today.
The Olympic and Paralympic Marathons are much smaller than the London Marathon and other similar events, with around 80 athletes taking part in each race.
London 2012 Marathon Schedule
- Women's Marathon: The Mall, 5 Aug
- Men's Marathon: The Mall, 12 Aug
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