London Marathon 2022: See some of our favourite costumes

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About 42,000 runners embarked on the 26.2-mile run from Greenwich to The Mall - some donning fancy dress costumes like this Spider-man!

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This man took on the race wearing a bright red post box featuring the King's new cypher.

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Hopefully this ice-cream themed runner was able to get some of the real thing to help cool off after the race.

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There was no monkeying around for this runner...who had a gorill-orious finish!

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Shrek had come a long from his swamp days to take part in this years race.

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Hopefully this runner had a teddy bear's picnic they were able to join afterwards.

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Could there be any cuter costume for this runner who is supporting the Guide Dogs charity? We think not!

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This runner wasn't leaving anyone in any doubt about what charity he was running in support of!

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Hopefully there was also a Mr Potato Head at the finish line to celebrate with this costumed runner.

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It looks like Christmas can't come early enough for this runner.