THOUSANDS of runners are getting their training underway for Southampton Marathon 2020.
Many will be taking part for the first time, and others will be hoping to beat their personal best or achieve a new goal.
Photographer Stuart Martin was on hand to take photos of the runners in all their glory last year.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the pictures.
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