Join the front runners...

More than 46,000 runners are getting ready to pound the streets of London for the annual 26.2-mile race. Kenya's Evans Rutto will be attempting to smash last year's winning time of two hours six minutes, but all eyes will be on Paula Radcliffe, returning for her third Flora London Marathon after dropping out of last year's Athens Olympic race.

The route begins in Greenwich and Blackheath and crisscrosses the river via Surrey Quays, Jamaica Road, Canary Wharf, Tower Of London, Embankment and Parliament Square. To see the finishers, head to The Mall - although you'll need to arrive early for a good vantage point.

There's a party atmosphere across London, with 65 pubs along the route taking part in the Best Dressed Pub Competition and bands and jazz performers entertaining the crowds. For a map and other info, check out the marathon website www. londonmarathon.co.uk.

Greenwich To The Mall, Sun 17 Apr, 9am-4pm, free. TeL 020 7902 0200.