Which annual marathon in London, typically held in April and finishing on The Mall, has raised over £1.4 billion for charity?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The London Marathon
- Step 1: The London Marathon is an annual marathon held in London, England, finishing in The Mall alongside St. James's Palace, with participants helping to raise over £1.4 billion since its founding. Answer: The London Marathon. Why not the others: The Boat Race, The Great North Run and The Great Scottish Run don't fit.
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