The London Marathon 2023 is officially underway with many celebs taking to the streets for what promises to be a demanding race.
Stars including journalist Louise Minchin, Radio DJ Chris Evans, actors from BBC’s EastEnders and contestants from Channel 4’s Great British Bake Off are taking part in the name of several good causes.
From raising money for the Grenfell Foundation to cancer research, hundreds of charities are being represented at today’s event.
40,000 runners are set to take part after months of preparation, and will follow a route that takes them past some of London’s most iconic landmarks, including Tower Bridge, London Eye and Buckingham Palace.
Express.co.uk takes a look at some of the stars running the prestigious race this year, as well as the fantastic causes they are raising money for.
The late Dame Barbara Windsor’s widower Scott Mitchell is joined by Bab’s Army.
The actor and husband of the late EastEnders star is taking part in the race to honour his wife and to raise money or Alzheimer’s Research UK after the actress was diagnosed with the disease in 2014.
He will lead a group called Bab’s Army, which includes stars like fellow EastEnders actors Heather Peace, Lacey Turner and Adam Woodyatt, as well as Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown.
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Louise Minchin will be taking on the challenge with daughter Mia
The former BBC Breakfast presenter is attempting her first London Marathon with daughter Mia in order to raise money for charity MOVE, which supports those affected by cancer.
While this might be Louise’s first time at the event, she is undoubtedly an incredible athlete, previously running in a number of other marathons as well as representing Britain for her age category at the European Triathlon Championships.
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