Record numbers are expected to start the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon Sunday 22 April, after more than 41,000 registered for the race over the last four days.

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Around 41,000 are predicted to start the race, following last year’s record field of 40,048 meaning the 38th London Marathon is on track to become the biggest yet, in the year the event celebrates its unique spirit. The mass race will begin when Her Majesty The Queen steps onto a special podium in front of the Round Tower in the grounds of Windsor Castle to push the start button at 10:00.

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