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Off to a running start in the Spring of 1981, the inaugural London Marathon saw over 6,000 jogging marathoners cross the finish line as cheering crowds lined the route.

Since then, the Flora London Marathon has continued to grow in size and popularity and today averages 46,500 applicants annually.

The London Marathon also doubles as a charity event, with hopes of raising millions of pounds in the biggest one-day fundraiser in the UK.

In 2008, the capital city event is scheduled to kick off on Sunday, April 13 at 9:45AM local time. Special press coverage is also focused on 101 year-old Buster Martin who looks to become the oldest-recorded marathoner on the planet.

Watch and see if see if the "golden years" runner goes for "platinum" on April 13. Meanwhile, join millions of marathon fans to wish Buster the best of luck!

London Marathon around the Web:

Find out more about big city excitement that fuels the London Marathon, along with events that surround it, helpful resources for runners, entry details, spectator guides and route maps, marathon factoids and trivia, and a bit of London Marathon history:

The Official Flora London Marathon Site - The complete picture including the latest news, official charity sponsors, entry details, background and historical footnotes, interactive course map, spectator guide and best viewing places, training and nutritional guides for runners.

London Marathon Info 2008 - German marathon enthusiast with late breaking news on the race, route maps, pictures, entry info, spectator guides, and an extensive list of related links and resources.

London Marathon - Wikipedia - The online encyclopedia with an exensive hyperlinked overview and history of the race, a list of past winners, related links.

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