Running a marathon can be painful, therapeutic and, as you’re about to find out, a great way to get things for free.
The 2024 TCS London Marathon is being held on Sunday with more than 40,000 set to attempt to run the 26.2 miles to the Mall finishing line.
There is no shame in quitting, but a finisher’s medal can give you a sense of pride – as well as some more benefits, such as many freebies.
Below are some of the things you can enjoy for nothing more than your sweat and tears.
Lush
Lush stores in Oxford Street, Paddington Station, Waterloo Station and Victoria Station are each giving away Wiccy Magic Muscles solid massage oil bars (worth £8).
All London Marathon runners have to do to redeem their free running aftercare goodies is head to a participating Lush shop between April 21-28 and show their medals.
Live Yoga Teachers
Eleanor Stowe, of website Live Yoga Teachers, will be offering three free yoga sessions on April 22, 24, and 26 – all at midday.
The website states: “To join the classes for free, send us a picture of you at the finish line with your medal after the marathon, and you'll receive a voucher to book the livestream classes for the following days.”
Visit: https://liveyogateachers.com/news/london-marathon-2024-yoga
Franco Manca
You can get any pizza from the main menu or specials board for free when you show your London Marathon 2024 finisher medal to a member of staff.
The offer is valid for dining in any Franco Manca in the UK on Sunday or Monday.
Gymshark
LUMI Therapy is offering free ice baths at Gymshark in their Regent Street base on April 21.
Deliveroo
Deliveroo has put together a kit of Boots products which will include bath salts, protein bars, and mini massagers.
Ahead of the marathon, Deliveroo is giving away 1,981 codes worth £10 to help runners plan their recovery. Use code ROOCOVERY10.
Transport for London
London Marathon runners can take advantage of free travel across the London Underground and Overground services, and on the DLR and London buses.
The free service will run until 6.30pm on Sunday. London Marathon runners and officials simply show their runners number, medal or officials pass to travel for free.
Greene King
Greene King is offering London Marathon runners a free drink this weekend across its London pubs.
All finishers need to do is show their medal, along with their TSC finishing score, to enjoy a post-marathon Guinness, Guinness 0.0%, Beefeater Gin & Tonic or soft drink.
The offer is available in more than 115 pubs in London from April 21-23.
