More than 20,000 runners involved in marathon

Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Birmingham earlier today to take part in the first Birmingham International Marathon.

It's been more than three decades since a marathon was held in the city, and including the half marathon, 22,000 are estimated to have taken part.

Winner of the women's marathon was 23-year-old Sophie Kelly who was surprised with her success.

The event also saw a unique record being broken - with Alistair Rutherford smashing the world record for running a marathon dressed as a musical instrument.

The student who wore a viola completed the course in just over 3 hours and 20 minutes.

He studies in Birmingham and wanted to break the record to raise money for a charity which provides music lessons to children in Johannesburg.