Charity

THE FIRST ever London Marathon was held on Sunday March 29th, 1981.

On that day, just over 8,000 runners took part. It has now become one of the most famous sporting events in the world.

Since 1981, thousands of Harlow residents have run the 26 miles and 385 yards but back on March 29th, 1981, just seven Harlow residents, including our Senior Partner Graham Ellis!

There were very few people running the first ever London Marathon for charity, but Graham amazingly did. He raised over £300 for the baby unit at Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Please click on the link to read further on the first ever marathon: https://www.yourharlow.com/2021/03/28/march-29th-1981-the-seven-harlow-men-who-ran-the-first-ever-london-marathon/