10-01-2012
London prepares for 2012 Marathon
 

With so much excitement surrounding the 2012 Olympic Games coming to London, it might be easy to forget about the capital’s annual marathon. Organisers, however, are determined to ensure that this year’s event – taking place on 22nd April – will be as impressive as ever.

The London Marathon, currently sponsored by Virgin, has been a much-loved fixture of the city’s calendar since its introduction over thirty years ago, and the 2012 race should prove the perfect appetiser for the arrival of the world’s biggest sporting spectacle in July. This year, the Mini Marathon (which is made up of the last three miles of the normal course and geared towards children aged 11-17) will provide an added Olympics incentive to runners. All those taking part in the short form of the race will be given a ticket to one of the summer’s events, as part of the London Marathon Charitable Trust’s continued efforts to support grassroots athletics.

Book your stay at a London Bed and Breakfast now for your chance to experience some top-quality athletes in action months before the arrival of the Games. 

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