London 2012 Paralympic Marathon Comparison
The course planned for the Paralympic Marathon also has four laps which are nearly identical to the 2012 Olympic Marathon course, but avoids certain cobbled areas – notably Paternoster Square, the Guildhall Yard, Leadenhall Market and the Monument. The start and finish lines on The Mall are separated.
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