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The Independent
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
The best London Marathon 2025 freebies you can claim with your medal
If you're taking part in the London Marathon this weekend, there's no doubt you've been through a tough training plan to get yourself race-day ready. Once the glorious feeling of crossing the finish line sets in, there are plenty of freebies to get your hands on whether you're in the mood for a burger, pint, pamper sesh (or all of the above). The freebies even start before the race begins. On race-day (Sunday 27 April), marathon runners and race officials can travel for free on TFL services (excluding the IFS Cloud Cable Car and river services) from 4.30am to 6.30pm. All you have to do is present an official running number, course photo ID or course pass. We've rounded up the best offers below and what you have to do to get them. If you're going to cheer on loved ones that are taking part, you don't have to miss out on the freebies either. Dirtea, best known for its mushroom powder, will be handing out free iced coffee and matcha along the course. The location is yet to be revealed, so keep an eye on the brand's Instagram page to find out where it'll be on race-day. Free drink at Greene King pubs If you head to any of Greene King's 128 pubs across the city, you can get a drink on the house when you present your medal, ID and proof of your result on the London Marathon website. Quench your thirst with a choice of Aperol spritz, Peroni nastro azzurro, Peroni nastro azzurro 0.0, CleanCo blood orange spritz, or any soft drink. If you're not in the mood for an immediate post-race pint, you've got until Thursday 1 May to claim the offer. Free drink at The Ivy Raise a glass to crossing the finish line with a complimentary glass of Cuvée when dining at The Ivy. You can only get the free drink when you eat-in on marathon day, so it's worth a look if you want to book in a celebratory post-race meal. Free pizza at Franco Manca After clocking up some serious miles, you can refuel with a free pizza at Franco Manca. All you have to do is present your medal at any of the pizza chain's London locations on Sunday 27 April or Monday 28 April. If you're running the Manchester, Leeds or Exeter marathons you can also claim the offer in these cities on the day of and after the events. Free burger and drink at Bill's Pizza not your thing? Bill's is giving marathon runners and volunteers a free burger and drink on race-day and Monday 28 April. Present your London Marathon 2025 medal or volunteer pass to get your free meal and drink choices that include Coca-Cola, Peroni, Lucky Saint or an Aperol spritz. The offer is available at nine of its London locations — a few which are within easy reach of the finish line on The Mall. Treat yourself to a bowl of homemade pasta for a filling and hearty post-race meal. Take your medal to the Soho restaurant to claim your free meal, with pasta dishes on the menu that include a cheesy cacio e pepe, rich pork cheek ragu, classic slow cooked tomato sauce and more. Gaucho is offering marathon runners a complimentary steak when they present their medal. You can pick from a sirloin, ribeye, rump or fillet at all of its London restaurants from race-day up until Thursday 1 May. A 300g ribeye steak at Gaucho will typically set you back £39.50, so you're really getting your money's worth with Gaucho's deal. When you book, remember to quote 'MARATHON' and bring your medal when you dine. Free brownie and coffee at Cutter & Squidge If a sweet treat is more your thing, Cutter & Squidge is giving London Marathon runners a free brownie and coffee. Pop by the bakery's Soho branch and present your medal to get your freebie. Free bath bomb and massage oil bar at Lush When you're putting your feet up in the days after the London Marathon, you'll want products that are going to help with aching muscles. If you head to a Lush store after the race, you can get a free After solid massage bar, which has magnesium and cooling peppermint to soothe sore muscles, and a free epsom salt bath bomb — its first bath bomb that fizzes in cold water. You'll also get 10 per cent off at the Lush spa if you want to book yourself in for a recovery massage. You can claim the offer at Lush's Oxford Street, Covent Garden, Paddington Station, Waterloo Station or Victoria Station stores. Gymshark is helping marathon runners with sore muscles at its Recovery Day event on Monday 28 April. You can brave an ice bath or work out any muscle knots with Hyperice massage guns available to use. Refreshments will also be provided by Joe & The Juice. The event takes place at the brand's Regent Street store — it's fully booked at the moment, but you can join the waitlist and snag a spot if there are any dropouts.
Yahoo
16-03-2025
- Yahoo
IFS Cloud Cable Car to close for 10 days this month
Greenwich's Cloud Cable Car will be closed for 10 days this month. The closure of the popular attraction will begin tomorrow (Monday, March 17). The IFS Cloud Cable Car will be closed from Monday, March 17 until Wednesday, March 26 for maintenance which will involve the replacement and renewal of essential components on the tower assemblies. It will run as normal on the 27th. Its route goes over the River Thames in east London between the Greenwich Peninsula, on the south bank of the River Thames and the Royal Docks on the north bank. It opened in June 2012 and is the highest observation point over the Thames. READ MORE: The London Underground station given the same name as different stop down the road READ MORE: The beautiful London Underground station that's underappreciated because it's hell while commuting While the closure is in place, travellers can use the North Greenwich Tube station for the Jubilee line on the south side of the river and Royal Victoria DLR station on the north side instead. There are also bus services from North Greenwich bus station and Royal Victoria. It's also possible to catch river services which operate from North Greenwich Pier next to the IFS Cloud Greenwich Peninsula Terminal. Trish Ashton, TfL's Director of Rail and Sponsored Services, said: 'More than ten years after opening, the IFS Cloud Cable Car continues to be a success with Londoners and visitors to the capital. We know that our customers love the unique experience and spectacular views the cable car offers. 'Our planned annual maintenance ensures that we can continue to run a safe and reliable service for our customers all year round. We apologise for any disruption this causes. However, by carrying out this vital work now we will minimise the need for any future disruptions this year.' Got a story? Please get in touch at Stay updated on the latest travel news for London's roads with our London Traffic and Travel newsletter. Sign up HERE.
