It will be some time before the last participant crosses the finishing line but there will be no more live text commentary I'm afraid because I haven't done the necessary training to go the distance. Thanks, as always, for joining us. You can watch highlights at 18:00 BST on BBC Two (22:30 BST on BBC Two Wales) and continue watching a stream of the finish line on this page until 16:00 BST. Until next year...

George Reid: Keep going Dad. First marathon at 50! You are the best.

Hannah Sullivan: Thinking of you whilst lying on the sofa Rory and Jess. So proud of you both, keep going.

Andy Boslem: Good luck to Mike Harrison. The fastest amputee in the west. Go Mike! Lots of love from everyone in the pub

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The oldest man running today is Paul Freedman. The 90-year-old has taken part in every London Marathon since 1991, except 2004 when he was recovering from a heart attack.

Memorably, one of Freedman's London Marathon top tips last year was to "follow a nice bum".

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Jessica Hills is running in memory of her father, the Lambourn racehorse trainer John Hills, who died of pancreatic cancer aged 53 last year.

John, the son of Classic-winning trainer Barry, saddled more than 700 winners.

Jessica, who is raising funds for research into the illness which also claimed the life of her uncle Michael, passed the 30km mark in three hours, 16 minutes.

Before the marathon, she said: "My Dad was an incredibly kind and fair man who had so much more to give his family, all his hundreds of friends, and racing itself."

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David and Victoria Beckham have been spotted. They were cheering their son, Romeo, who ran the mini marathon. Victoria Beckham, external tweeted: We r so proud!! Romeo ran London mini Marathon

Many of the celebrities have finished and one of them is former Wales winger Shane Williams. The boy from Neath wanted to finish in under four hours and he achieved that. "I was in the lead at about 60m and after that it was downhill, but what an experience," he tells Gabby Logan.

Megan Lillie: Good luck grandad lee. Love you lots you're doing really well! Xxxx

Emily Blatchford: Good luck to my dad about to pass mile 24

Jane Susan Baxter: James Baxter we are all so proud of you (especially your Dad)

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If you've been inspired to get into running by watching today's marathon then have a look at BBC Get Inspired's running guide

We're nearly at the end of our live text coverage, but here are some stats for you to chew on in the next few minutes:

3,450 - Rubbish bags to be filled after the race

90 - The age of Paul Freedman who is the oldest runner

400 - Urinal bays at the start line

40,000 - Foil blankets used by athletes to keep warm

Ali Stephenson: Keep going Bryoni!!! Watching every second of it on the TV, so sorry can't be there! So proud of you!

Ashleigh Meikle: Congrats Elaine Macdonald on running your first marathon for the Lauren Page Trust!

Becca Stell: Best of luck to our Uncle! Go on Nick Flann!!

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Part of the London Marathon's unique appeal is the members of the watching public fuelling the runners with their impromptu roadside tuckshop of jelly babies and the like.

Type 1 diabetic Jordan Silver won't be able to partake because his refuelling has to be planned with military precision. He's gone through 25km in two and a half hours - you can read more of his inspirational story here.

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Certainly not. Tracey Irwin is out to prove otherwise at the London Marathon today having been inspired by an internet campaign.

"What are the chances of a plus-size runner going out and running 26 miles?," Tracey says. She's one of six inspirational stories BBC Get Inspired caught up with in the build up to today's race.

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Of the thousands who are running the London Marathon today, there are more teachers than any other occupation. For those interested, there are 10 game keepers running, 106 actors and eight librarians. Thanks for listening.

The London Marathon is getting you out running already it seems. If you fancy getting into running, Get Inspired's activity finder could put you in touch with a club in your area.

Lee Haward: I have noticed an increase in the amount of people out jogging today. I can't think why! #getinspired

Dan Lawrence: Watching the London marathon really does inspire you to get out and exercise.

Paula Zucherelli: If 37k people went out this morning to run London Marathon how could I not do my humble 4k?

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People are running the London Marathon for a number of reasons, some are hoping to achieve a lifetime's ambition, others doing in in memory of loved ones. Everyone has a target, everyone has a story to tell.

Somewhere in the crowd is Katey Cuthbertson, who is running 1,000 miles in 1,000 days in memory of her sister and dad who both died of cancer.

The 30-year-old's challenge includes climbing the three peaks, mud runs, half marathons and rowing marathons before bringing the challenge to an end in London.

Apparently the winner of the men's race Eliud Chipchoge has been running 12 miles a day since he was eight.

I'm not for a minute suggesting you all should embark on a similarly gruelling regime.

But if you've been inspired by today's London Marathon BBC Get Inspired have produced a step-by-step guide into mass participation events.

Susan Bentley: A shout out to @BethThomasHanco inspires @uniofbrighton students to volunteer in community.

Alison Gilleard: Big shout out for my friend Jayne Cobbing

Running Forever: Well done Gerry Hogg! 2:41:05 whoop whoop!

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Jenson Button finishes in 2:52.30 and says he is "chuffed" with his time.

"The most amazing thing is, I've done quite a bit of training but there are so many people in front of me," says the former Formula 1 world champion. "People have put in so much effort and it's actually quite emotional. It was really cool."

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Two-time winner Wilson Kipsang, who came second in this year's men's race, told BBC Sport: "This is one of the best races and it was a really strong field.

"I'm happy for my friend to have won and for me as defending champion to run a good time and get second place, I'm really happy. It was a very tough race but a fantastic one."

Men's winner Eliud Kipchoge told BBC Sport: "The race was good and I feel OK. This is a major championships and it was like an Olympic Games.

"To only have 500 metres to go and be next to someone like Kipsang shows this is a major competition. The crowd were wonderful and they lifted my spirits."

Gemma Semmelroth: Watching from Germany to try to spot Jim Semmelroth in an Ironman costume.

Ahmed Ashour: Go Shafi. All Ashour family and Birmingham are rooting for you.

Susannah Sutton: Tracking the fab race through London between Hutch dad & son. Dad just 3 mins ahead!!

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