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The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.

Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.

What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.

About me!

I'm Chloe, I’m 19 years old and I’m running the London Marathon for World Horse Welfare. I’ve always been much more comfortable in the saddle than in running shoes! I'm an international show jumper and have been around horses all of my life. I’ve never considered myself a runner, so this whole marathon experience is definitely out of my comfort zone but I’m looking forward to taking on the challenge, especially for a cause that means so much to me. World Horse Welfare does incredible work rescuing, rehabilitating, and protecting horses in need, and I’d be so grateful for your support as I run this marathon to help raise awareness and funds for this amazing charity!