THE London Marathon is today - continuing a tradition that began in 1981.

One of the world’s most popular marathons, its route takes in landmarks including Buckingham Palace and Tower Bridge.

Here we look back at Bradford’s own Marathon in the 1980s, which covered landmarks closer to home.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The race was sponsored by the T&A in 1987The race was sponsored by the T&A in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: The last lap, in 1987The last lap, in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Rain didn't deter these runners in May 1983Rain didn't deter these runners in May 1983 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Feeling the burn back in 1983Feeling the burn back in 1983 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Exhaustion takes its toll in 1983Exhaustion takes its toll in 1983 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Marathon champ David Widdowson running in 1987Marathon champ David Widdowson running in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A water pit stop in 1983 A water pit stop in 1983 (Image: Newsquest)

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: A show of support for one runner in 1987A show of support for one runner in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Relief for the winner on completing the race in 1987 Relief for the winner on completing the race in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)