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The Vitality Big Half Marathon

The Vitality Big Half gets started and will see people deal with various challenges, ranging from a half marathon to a one-mile fun run. It first started last year and saw over 11, 000 people take part, with the aim of inspiring more people to get active and take up running.

When does the half marathon start?

The Vitality Big Half will start from 9 am today by Tower Bridge, as well as The New Balance Big Relay. The 2.3-mile Little Half will start at 12:45 from Southwark Park, while The Vitality Big Mile will start at Greenwich Park from 12:30.

What is the route?

The Vitality Big Half will start at Tower Bridge and runners will then follow a 13.1-mile route that will take them past Shadwell and Limehouse, before circling around Canary Wharf. The marathon runners will then follow the River Thames back towards Wapping and then go over Tower Bridge and head towards Southwark Park. The route continues along the south side of the River Thames, circling around Rotherhithe before joining up The Little Half runners and travelling through Deptford towards the finish line at the Cutty Sark.

How to watch the runners?

You can go to various points along the route to watch the runners in person or you can also head straight to Greenwich Park which is right near the finish line at the Cutty Sark. It will also be possible to watch the half marathon at home by using the BBC Red Button on your TV or by watching online.

21. Why is The Vitality Big Half held?

A. To make the city livelier.        B. To build up people's health.

C. To encourage people to run.      D. To inspire people to compete.

22. Which is the last place for runners to pass before the finish line?

A. Wapping.      B. Greenwich Park.      C. Rotherhithe.      D. Deptford.

23. What can we know about The Vitality Big Half?

A. It lasts about 3 hours.            B. It can be watched online.

C. It is held for the first time.        D. It starts at 12:45 at Tower Bridge.