London Marathon photos: Fundraisers run as minions and camels

A record number of runners are taking part in the London Marathon.

More than 50,000 people will attempt to run the 26.2 miles (42.2km) course through the capital.

With many fundraising for charity, eye-catching costumes are aplenty with people dressed in plane and camel costumes among those lining up at the start.

Famous faces who are taking part include former health secretary Matt Hancock,comedian Romesh Ranganathan and BBC newsreader Sophie Raworth.

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