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London Marathon 2016: Major Tim Peake launches mass race London Marathon 2016: Major Tim Peake launches mass race
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Almost 40,000 runners are taking on the 36th London Marathon after Major Tim Peake provided the count down for the start of the mass race from space.Almost 40,000 runners are taking on the 36th London Marathon after Major Tim Peake provided the count down for the start of the mass race from space.
The annual event includes elite competitors along with more than 39,000 other runners.The annual event includes elite competitors along with more than 39,000 other runners.
The millionth finisher in the history of the race, which was first held in 1981, will cross the line on The Mall.The millionth finisher in the history of the race, which was first held in 1981, will cross the line on The Mall.
Maj Peake is also running for 26.2 miles (42km) - but on a treadmill aboard the International Space Station.Maj Peake is also running for 26.2 miles (42km) - but on a treadmill aboard the International Space Station.
He recorded a message wishing the competitors good luck, before ending with the 10-second countdown, which was shown to the runners on a big screen.He recorded a message wishing the competitors good luck, before ending with the 10-second countdown, which was shown to the runners on a big screen.
London Marathon 2016: In PicturesLondon Marathon 2016: In Pictures
The men's wheelchair race was won by defending champion Paralympian Marcel Hug from Switzerland and Britain's David Weir came third. The fastest female runners are also approaching the end of the women's elite race on the Mall. America's Tatyana Mcfadden won the women's elite wheelchair race. The men's wheelchair race was won by defending champion Paralympian Marcel Hug from Switzerland and Britain's David Weir came third. The fastest female runners are also approaching the end of the women's elite race on the Mall. America's Tatyana McFadden won the women's elite wheelchair race.
The winners of the men's and women's races from 2015 - Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge and Ethiopia's Tigist Tufa - return this year among the elite athletes.The winners of the men's and women's races from 2015 - Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge and Ethiopia's Tigist Tufa - return this year among the elite athletes.
Prince Harry, patron of the London Marathon Charitable Trust, will present the winners' prizes.Prince Harry, patron of the London Marathon Charitable Trust, will present the winners' prizes.
Hot dogs and princessesHot dogs and princesses
Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes, former rugby union international Shane Williams, Games of Thrones actress Natalie Dormer and Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett are among the famous participants running.Double Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes, former rugby union international Shane Williams, Games of Thrones actress Natalie Dormer and Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett are among the famous participants running.
Other celebrities taking part include Radio Two's Chris Evans, The Only Way is Essex's Bobby Norris and TV personality Judge Rinder.Other celebrities taking part include Radio Two's Chris Evans, The Only Way is Essex's Bobby Norris and TV personality Judge Rinder.
Fancy dress remains a popular feature of the event with at least four "Shakespeares" registered to run the course to mark 400 years since the Bard's death. There will also be hot dogs, dinosaurs and Disney princesses taking part.Fancy dress remains a popular feature of the event with at least four "Shakespeares" registered to run the course to mark 400 years since the Bard's death. There will also be hot dogs, dinosaurs and Disney princesses taking part.
Bedford grandmother Iva Barr, aged 88, is the oldest competitor in this year's race.Bedford grandmother Iva Barr, aged 88, is the oldest competitor in this year's race.
She has been running marathons for about 30 years and took part in the first race in 1981.She has been running marathons for about 30 years and took part in the first race in 1981.
Live coverage on BBC One began at 08:30 BST and there is live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live, as well as live text on the BBC sport website.Live coverage on BBC One began at 08:30 BST and there is live commentary on BBC Radio 5 live, as well as live text on the BBC sport website.
The course takes in many of the capital's landmarks and predominantly follows the route of the River Thames.The course takes in many of the capital's landmarks and predominantly follows the route of the River Thames.
Road closures will be in place from 07:00 until 19:00 in some places.Road closures will be in place from 07:00 until 19:00 in some places.
For live travel updates visit the BBC London travel page or follow @BBCTravelAlert.For live travel updates visit the BBC London travel page or follow @BBCTravelAlert.