London Marathon: Participants warned rain and gloomy conditions forecast in London on Sunday
Daily MailParticipants in the London Marathon on Sunday have been warned to prepare for a gloomy morning and potential rain showers. The Met Office said the capital will not see 'desperately unpleasant conditions' but warned of cloud and rain potentially coming from the south-west. Forecasters have warned runners in the London Marathon will not enjoy similar conditions Temperatures are anticipated to peak at about 17C at 2pm but will likely be 12C when runners set off from the start line on the 26.2-mile race. Pictured: Runners at the finish area during the 2021 marathon The Met Office said the capital will not see 'desperately unpleasant conditions' but warned of cloud and rain potentially coming from the south-west Spectators have been warned to pack an umbrella as the weather may be unpredictable with showers coming and going through the course of the race. More rain is due to set in on Monday, with wet and windy conditions forecast through the northeast before 'erratic' conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday Participants have been preparing for the London Marathon for months and will finally set off on Sunday Pictured: A finish Area information sign is seen at Horse Guards Parade during the preparations for the 2022 London Marathon Sunday also marks the final time the race will be held in October.