LONDON (Reuters) - London Marathon organisers have announced plans for a mass participation half-marathon next year as part of a campaign to encourage the city's communities to interact. A statement on Friday said leading athletes will run with amateurs in a mass participation event across closed roads in London on March 4. A total of 7,500 places will be reserved for community groups from the four host boroughs in the race. As part of the campaign, plans have also been announced for a run for younger competitors, a relay for community groups and a festival in Greenwich. The London Marathon was co-founded by Brasher's father Chris, in 1981.

Source: The Star April 28, 2017 12:11 UTC