What to expect on Marathon day
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You're registered and ready to go, but what happens on the big day itself? Louisa Morgan, Challenge Events Officer, and Juley Ayres, Supporter Led Fundraising Manager, talk you through it.
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- 1. What to expect on Marathon Day
- 2. Where are you staying? The big priority! • You’ll need to arrive in time to collect your race pack from the ExCel Centre • Consider stay centrally or near mainline stations away from the start line and use public transport to get you to and from the race ⚬ East London - DLR ⚬ South London - mainline station on SouthEastern or Thameslink • London Marathon partner with Travel Lodge
- 3. • Wednesday 22 - Saturday 25 April • Try to attend during the week - Saturday is busy • Take your time to walk around - stands and talks • Come visit us! We'll be there all four days • If you absolutely cannot make it: ⚬ Someone else must attend in your stead ⚬ Must contact London Marathon ⚬ Person collecting will need ID and authorisation from you The Running Show Very, very important to attend!
- 4. • Lay out your kit the night before • Plan your journey to and from the start line • Wear your race number for free travel • Nearest stations to the start line: Blackheath, Greenwich & Maze Hill • Ensure you know what wave you're starting in • Kit bags - won't access them until you finish • Old clothes will be recycled - bin bag if it's raining! Race day morning Have a stress free morning!
- 5. • Ambitious to choose 3+ cheering locations • Use TfL to check engineering works and routes • Avoid start & finish lines, Greenwich Town Centre, Cutty Sark and Tower Bridge • Make sure you know where they'll be • Stand out - balloons, banners and nicknames • Use the app and let them know your planned pace • JOIN US! Bermondsey station; Embankment Your supporters They need to plan too!
- 6. • Celebrate (but keep moving!) • Receive your finisher's pack and your well earned medal!! • It can take up to 40mins to get out of the finishing area and collect your kit bag • Mobile phone coverage can be hit and miss so plan where to meet your family in advance - lettering system • MEET US! We're by the letter 'S' The finish line You did it! What now?
- 7. • Come and find us in the Meet & Greet area by the letter S- we'll help you to our after party at Church House Conference Centre - 10-15 min walk • There will be food, water bubbles and sports therapists! • Opens from 2pm until 6.30pm • If you plan to bring 7+ guests, let us know so we can adjust catering The after party Join us to celebrate!
Editor's Notes
- You must pick up your race pack from the ExCel centre before the race – and see us! It might seem daunting to travel to the start line, but your body and mind will be fresh. Travelling back out to Blackheath from the finishing line will be far worse! Mainline stations: Clapham Junction and East Croydon. Staying away from central London may also be cheaper if you’re on a budget.
- It is vital you attend, as this is where you will pick up your race number and chip timer without which you won’t be able to take part! It is held at the ExCel Centre, the nearest station is Customs House on the DLR. This is zone three, so make sure you have the correct amount or ticket or use your contactless card. Can’t attend running show: You will need to contact London Marathon directly to let them know. Someone can pick up your race pack in your stead, but they will need ID and written consent from you to do so. Check all is okay with London Marathon before doing this.
- Need to remember London will be very busy, hard to get around We have two cheer station, one around mile 11, outside Bermondsey station and one at mile 25 along Embankment. Everyone is welcome