The London Marathon takes place today and Age UK have over 120 runners taking part and raising vital funds. Here, you can read the stories of 5 of our runners and why they chose to run for Age UK.

Age UK are delighted to have the oldest male runner taking part in the marathon this year. 85-year-old John Starbrook is running his 51st marathon raising money for Age UK!

Just click on the photos of our five runners to read their stories, some really inspirational stuff in there.

Good luck to everyone taking part in this year's London Marathon particularly those running for Age UK!

http://www.ageuk.org.uk/get-involved/events-and-challenges/virgin-london-marathon/our-2016-virgin-money-london-marathon-runners/