10 London Marathon Pictures to see Bravery, Tension & Fun

London Marathon pictures reflecting on the drama, tension and fun at the start of the 2016 event.

London Marathon Pictures - Wheelchair Athletes — Wheelchair Athletes were the first to start.

Despite the freezing cold, the race began with bold bravery. The elite athletes from the wheelchair, ambulant, women’s and men’s groups led the way. Next came tens of thousands of general runners. Many raising money for good causes. Some serious in the athletic ambitions. Others sacrificing, perhaps, their quickest times to deliver a sense of fun and gain more visual attention for their cause. The London Marathon pictures following, reflect on the different aspects of the build up in tension and start of the Virgin Money 2016 London Marathon.

London Marathon Pictures - Ambulant Race Athletes — Ambulant Athletes, including guides for those with needing assistance with sight issues, were the next to begin the Race.

London Marathon Pictures - Elite Women's Race — Elite Women Athletes setting personal timers as they begin the 26 plus mile trial.

London Marathon Pictures - Elite Men's Race — The Elite Men’s Race start also signalled the beginning of the thousands of mass participation eventers at the 2016 Virgin Money London Marathon.

London Marathon Pictures - Runner with Union Flag — Runner flying the UK Union Flag in the Virgin Money London Marathon 2016.

London Marathon Pictures - Where's Wally? — Where’s Wally? (or Where’s Waldo?) with other runners at the London Marathon start.

Spectators were not left on the sidelines at the start either. A community choir and dance show with acrobatics and fire-juggling helped keep the chill away and the crowds entertained. Whilst runners and race officials prepared for the start.