TODAY, THE 37TH London Marathon took place.

Over 40,000 runners signed up for the gruelling 26.2 mile run.

Mary Keitany of Kenya was the first woman to cross the line, and managed to break a world record for the women’s-only marathon in the process.

Her time of 2:17:01 was 41 seconds quicker than the time that UK Olympian Paula Radcliffe achieved in the same race in 2005.

In the men’s race, Kenyan Daniel Wanjiru won in a time of 2:05:56.

There were a few familiar faces among the crowds of runners and supporters, as well as a few more colourfully-dressed competitors.

Here are some of the best images captured at today’s London Marathon:

Royal Seal

Princes Harry and William cheering (?) on runners in Blackheath Source: Chris Radburn PA Wire/PA Images

Cheeky Source: Adam Davy PA Wire/PA Images

Source: Luke McGregor AP/PA Images

Women’s race

Buckingham Palace the backdrop as Keitany runs to the finish Source: Yui Mok/PA Wire/PA Images

Keitany after crossing the finish line Source: Yui Mok

The rest of the pack

A flurry of runners at the beginning of the marathon Source: Steven Paston PA Wire/PA Images

Runners making their way over the iconic Tower Bridge Source: Andrew Matthews PA Wire/PA Images

Crowds on Tower Bridge Source: Steven Paston PA Wire/PA Images

The Tower of London and the Shard in the background Source: Steven Paston PA Wire/PA Images

Runners circling the Cutty Sark ship in Greenwich Source: Chris Radburn PA Wire/PA Images

Fancy Dress

Rule one of running a marathon? Wear comfortable shoes Source: Steven_Paston

Is this a receipt? We think it is... Source: Steven Paston PA Wire/PA Images

Source: Adam Davy PA Wire/PA Images

Sources say Mrs Potato Head streaked away and finished far earlier than her husband did. Source: Adam Davy PA Wire/PA Images

Wheelchair Race

Source: Adam Davy PA Wire/PA Images

David Weir winning the men's wheelchair race Source: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

David Weir taking the lead in a close men's race Source: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

Manuela Schar coming home in first place in the women's wheelchair race Source: Yui Mok PA Wire/PA Images

Men’s race

Daniel Wanjiru winning the men's race Source: Tim Ireland AP/PA Images

The top three men to finish the race. Daniel Wanjiru came home in 2:05:56 Source: Tim Ireland/PA Images

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