More than 38,000 runners, fundraisers and elite racers have lined up to take part in this year's London Marathon - making it the biggest in the event's history.
World record holder Paula Radcliffe, 41, completed her final competitive marathon, saying the "magic of the London Marathon" helped her through.
After a hard-fought race, Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge won the 2015 men's London Marathon in a time of 2:04:42. He pipped his countryman Wilson Kipsang into second with a time of 2:04:47 - the fastest second place in London's history.
In third place was another Kenyan, Dennis Kimetto, with 2:05:50.
A runner who took part in the London Marathon completed 21 miles before realising the "slight pain" he felt was actually a broken hip.
The London Marathon brings together thousands of people raising money for charity - not to mention some rather unusual costumes.
Nearly 38,000 runners will hope to complete Sunday's London Marathon making it the biggest event in its 35-year history.