FOR the first time in more than 800 days about 40,000 participants will be tackling the normal London Marathon course from Greenwich to Westminster.

       Here we give you all the details on 2021's race...

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       The normal London marathon is back, although held in October rather than April Credit: Getty - Contributor When does the London Marathon 2021 start?

       The London Marathon is both a virtual and in-person event in 2021.

       Here are the start times for participants:

       12am: Virtual Virgin Money London Marathon (participants must complete the 26.2 miles by 11.59pm) 8.30am: Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon 8.50am: Elite wheelchairs 9am: Elite women From 9.30am to 11am: Elite men and mass start What is the running route?

       This year the race returns to its traditional Blackheath starting point.

       It will then head east towards Charlton and Woolwich before turning west along the Thames.

       Throngs of runners will flow past the iconic Cutty Sark in Greenwich towards the Shard near London Bridge.

       Then it will cross the River Thames via the historic Tower Bridge before turning east again through the East End’s docklands and the Isle of Dogs before going past the forest of skyscrapers at Canary Wharf.

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       From here it will head west through central London, down the Embankment and finishing up on the Mall.

       View a detailed London Marathon route map here.

       Where are the road closures?

       Road closures and parking restrictions will be enforced along the route from Friday 1 to Monday 4 October. There will also be some disruption to public transport.

       Check the road closures page on the London Marathon website for full details.

       Drivers can see the full guide to vehicle crossing points here.

       How can I watch on TV?

       Fans of the London Marathon and supporters of runners have been told to watch from home on TV in 2021.

       Participants have been told to invited just one spectator.

       You can catch the action live on the BBC:

       BBC Two 8am-10am: Live coverage BBC One 10am-2.30pm: Live coverage BBC Red Button/iPlayer 2.30pm-4pm: Live coverage BBC Two 6pm-7pm: Highlights

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