Race to the pub
The Flora London Marathon 2006
Applications for this famous London run are now closed but who wants to risk uncomfortable chafing injuries or don a cumbersome comedy chicken outfit when there's some serious drinking to be done?
Up to half a million people are expected to line the 26.2 mile-route to cheer on the 30,000 runners with an array of bands and street entertainers providing a carnival atmosphere.
Plus, 65 pubs have linked-up with charities for the best dressed pub competition with landlords and landladies dressing up their pub, with banners, balloons and bunting.
It's thirsty work watching someone else working up a sweat...
The Flora London Marathon 2006 kicks off at Greenwich Park and Blackheath, continues through Surrey Quays, Brunel Rd, Tooley St, Canary Wharf, the Tower of London, Embankment, Parliament Square and Birdcage Walk, with a royal finish on The Mall by Buckingham Palace. Sun 23 Apr 2006 from 9am. Visit www.london-marathon.co.uk for more information
