London Marathon photos: Fundraisers run as minions and camels

A minion sets off from the start line

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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Runners of various ages are taking part with the oldest person aged 91 and the youngest 18

London Marathon claims to be the biggest annual one-day fundraising event

It didn't take long for "Hardest Geezer" Russell Cook to get back jogging again following his mammoth run along the length of Africa

A giant telephone runs for charity Samaritans

Ex-health secretary Matt Hancock is running in the marathon

A runner hoped to fly along the course dressed as a British Airways A380

BBC newsreader and keen runner Sophie Raworth is competing

This pair opted to run as a camel

Amateur runners enter a ballot to get a place in the marathon

Comedian Romesh Ranganathan and TV presenter Joel Dommett are among the famous faces taking part

Crowds lined the streets to cheer on runners

Kenya's Peres Jepchirchir, seen crossing the finish line, set a new women's world record

For the first time wheelchair and non-disabled athletes receive the same prize money

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