Here are the highlights of 30 years of fun, fitness and fundraising.

• In the beginning
  The story of how the first London Marathon was born.

• Course history
  A history of how the runners’ route around London has changed over the years.

• Charity history
  The growing importance of the London Marathon as a fundraising event, helping hundreds of good causes, year after year.

• Sponsor history
  Discover who’s been backing the London Marathon over the years, and why having a sponsor is so important.

See the results and reports of past London Marathons.