I would like to run a marathon.
That is great! I know quite a bit about the London Marathon if you have any questions. 
When does it take place?
It takes place in London in the United Kingdom each year as part of the World Marathon Majors. 
How many people participate?
I'm not sure how many participants their are, but it's a big event! It's sponsor is Virgin Money. 
I bet it's a big event and would be lots of fun.
Absolutely! The last race actually just passed on April 22. 
Maybe someday I will be able to go there.
Olympic champion and journalist Chris Brasher and athlete John Disley. It is organised by Hugh Brasher (son of Chris) as Race Director and Nick Bitel as Chief Executive. Set over a largely flat course around the River Thames, the race begins at three separate points around Blackheath and finishes in The Mall alongside St James's Park. Since the first marathon, the course has undergone very few route changes. In 1982, the finishing post was moved from Constitution Hill to Westminster Bridge due to construction works. It remained there for
London Marathon
The London Marathon (currently known through sponsorship as the Virgin Money London Marathon) is a long-distance running event held in London, United Kingdom, part of the World Marathon Majors. The event was first run on 29 March 1981 and has been held in the spring of every year since. Since 2010, the race has been sponsored by Virgin Money.
The most recent event was the 2019 London Marathon on Sunday, 28 April 2019.
Overview.
The race was founded by the former