The 2008 Flora London Marathon kicks off on April 13 and a host of celebrities are sure to take part in the race for charity.

Over the past few years many celebs have taken on the gruelling 26 mile course. Gordon Ramsay is a serial runner, having taken part in 2004, 2005 and 2007, while Jade Goody collapsed 5 miles from the finish line in 2006.

DS takes a look at previous London Marathon runners.