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After last year's marathon taking place in October 2022, the 43rd edition of the event returned to its traditional spring race on 23 April 2023. At the moment, the title is held by Terry Midgley (UK), who achieved an incredible time of 2 hrs 55 mins 54 secs in 2015.

I ran the London Marathon in 2010 but did not really get into running until my son was 18 months old," she explains. "I participated in the 2020 virtual London Marathon and really enjoyed doing the longer miles.” With eager runners, their families and curious onlookers swarming the streets, the marathon once again transformed the British capital, giving space to outstanding runners and record-breakers.Thanks to Scott, Alan ended up averaging over 6 km a day from January to 6 November, when he completed his challenge of running 2022 km in a year. Soon after, with a time of 2:56:38, Peter Butler-Jones set the new record for fastest marathon wearing wellington boots (male). Most of the runners decided to participate to also raise awareness regarding a cause close to their hearts. Digby Walker, Benjamin Taylor, Charlie Mason, Edward Holderness, Guy Dixon and Oliver Tipping: Fastest marathon in a six-person costume - 04:34:52

Defining herself as a "Cornish girl" and owning a beach-side café, Joanne is well acquainted with the necessity for marine conservation.This record was just broken this week, on The Meredith Vieira Show in New York City, when carver Trevor Hunt gave 109 pumpkins a mouth, nose, and eyes in just 60 minutes for a new record. For his first marathon ever, Portsmouth-based Sam Shrives will attempt to break the record for the fastest marathon dressed as a fisherman. Surely and steadily, soon after other record-breaking runners started crossing the finishing line with outstanding times and colorful costumes.

She also wrote 'Families and Volunteers' on her boots to salute her co-workers: "they are all so wonderful and inspiring and I feel honoured to work with them," she says. The days leading to the marathon that will take over the British capital are always an incredible time of training, of preparation and adrenaline. This is also the perfect moment to glance at some of the inspiring stories of these creative runners: behind a costume and a record attempt, we always find amazing challenges and incredible stories - the kind that makes us smile and reflect.

Fastest marathon dressed as a lumberjack (male)  

The Virgin Money London Marathon flooded the streets once again on Sunday 3 October 2021 for its 41st edition, albeit during very special circumstances.