London Marathon photos: Fundraisers run as minions and camels
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A minion sets off from the start line
A record number of runners are taking part in the London Marathon.
More than 50,000 people will attempt to run the 26.2 miles (42.2km) course through the capital.
With many fundraising for charity, eye-catching costumes are aplenty with people dressed in plane and camel costumes among those lining up at the start.
Famous faces who are taking part include former health secretary Matt Hancock,comedian Romesh Ranganathan and 大象传媒 newsreader Sophie Raworth.
Runners of various ages are taking part with the oldest person aged 91 and the youngest 18
London Marathon claims to be the biggest annual one-day fundraising event
It didn't take long for "Hardest Geezer" Russell Cook to get back jogging again following his mammoth run along the length of Africa
A giant telephone runs for charity Samaritans
Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock is running in the marathon
A runner hoped to fly along the course dressed as a British Airways A380
大象传媒 newsreader and keen runner Sophie Raworth is competing
This pair opted to run as a camel
Amateur runners enter a ballot to get a place in the marathon
Comedian Romesh Ranganathan and TV presenter Joel Dommett are among the famous faces taking part
Crowds lined the streets to cheer on runners
Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, seen crossing the finish line, set a new women's world record
For the first time wheelchair and non-disabled athletes receive the same prize money
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