London Marathon 2013: Your pictures

Waiting for the marathon runner by Somerset House. Photo: lomokev — Image caption,
Tens of thousands of runners have taken part in the London Marathon, with a 30-second silence at the start and black ribbons worn as solidarity with those affected by the Boston bombs. Here, supporters line the pavements along the Thames, outside Somerset House waiting for the runners. Photo: lomokev

Wheelchair competitors at the start of the race. Photo: John Eades

John Eades took this picture of the wheelchair competitors as they began in Greenwich.

Runners passing the National Maritime Museum. in Greenwich. Photo: Alex Wheeler

Alex Wheeler sent us her picture as runners passed the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich

British Paralympic athlete Richard Whitehead waves. Photo: Dan Oliver

This photo, taken by Dan Oliver, shows British Paralympic athlete Richard Whitehead greeting the crowds.

Runner cheered by supporters at 9 miles. Photo: Joana Reismiranda

Richard Whitehead was also snapped by Joana Reismiranda at the 9 miles mark.

Woman holds banner encouraging a runner. Photo: Laura Ing Self

Laura Ing Self cheered on her mother-in-law who was running for the charity Children with Care. The photo was taken at mile 6, by the Cutty Sark in Greenwich.

Runners run along the road at Canary Wharf.

Bhavesh Ramburn was among the many onlookers at this stage of the marathon near Canary Wharf.

Runners cross Tower Bridge. Photo Keith Fowler

Keith Fowler took this picture of runners crossing Tower Bridge just short of the halfway point, just after the 12 mile marker.

Runners cross Tower Bridge. Photo: Jim Lucas

Jim Lucas was also on Tower Bridge and took this photo as he watched the runners go by

A runner runs by Tower Bridge. Photo: Luke Rogers

Luke Rogers took this picture by Tower Bridge. He was there to not only show support for his friends John Blackburn and Hayley Montague,, but also those affected by the bombings at the Boston Marathon on Monday.

Runners run along one side of the road in Deptford, just after mile 7. Photo: Adam Brown

Adam Brown sent us his picture as a bottleneck formed, when runners could only run along one side of the road along Creek Road in Deptford, just after mile 7.

Runner blows a kiss to the crowd. Photo: Jennifer Walker

Jennifer Walker sent us her picture as a runner blows a kiss to the crowd at mile 16, at the Isle of Dogs.

Martin Ing was among those supporting the athletes at mile 21, along Commercial Road in central London. He’s part of a community group that encourages young runners could Run Dem Group.

Spectators wait at the finishing line on The Mall. Photo: Gabriela

Gabriela sent us her picture of spectators waiting at the finishing line on The Mall.

People walk towards the finish line on The Mall. Photo: Dan Williams

Dan William took this picture the union flags draped along The Mall as people walk towards the finish line.

Runner shows off his medal. Photo Ben Roberts

Ben Roberts shows off his medal after running the marathon for the charity Bliss.

Runners in Greenwich. Photo: Edward Knowles

Edward Knowles was cheering on the runners on Trafalgar Road in Greenwich.

Sim Khatkar stopped at 23 miles to propose to his girlfriend, Sharan Dhesi, who was cheering him on in the crowd. She said yes. Photo: Sharan Dhesi