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.
The race was sponsored by the T&A in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)
The last lap, in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)
Rain didn't deter these runners in May 1983 (Image: Newsquest)
Feeling the burn back in 1983 (Image: Newsquest)
Exhaustion takes its toll in 1983 (Image: Newsquest)
Marathon champ David Widdowson running in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)
A water pit stop in 1983 (Image: Newsquest)
A show of support for one runner in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)Relief for the winner on completing the race in 1987 (Image: Newsquest)
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