Running a marathon can be painful, therapeutic, and, as you're about to discover, a great way to get something for free.
The 2024 TCS London Marathon will take place on Sunday, with more than 40,000 people attempting to run the 42.2 miles to the finish line on the Mall.
There's no shame in quitting, but earning a finisher medal can give you a sense of pride, as well as many prizes and other perks.
Here are some things you can enjoy with just sweat and tears.
lush green
Lush stores in Oxford Street, Paddington Station, Waterloo Station and Victoria Station are giving away a Wissy Magic Muscle solid massage oil bar (worth £8).
All London Marathon runners have to do to redeem their free running aftercare goods is go to a participating Lush shop between April 21st and 28th and present their medal.
live yoga instructor
Eleanor Stowe, of the website Live Yoga Teachers, will be offering three free yoga sessions on April 22nd, 24th and 26th, all at noon.
The website states, “To join a class for free, send us a photo of yourself holding your medal at the finish line after the marathon and you'll receive a voucher to book a livestream class the next day.'' ” is written.
Access: https://liveyogaTeachers.com/news/london-marathon-2024-yoga
Franco Manca
If you present your London Marathon 2024 finisher medal to our staff, you will receive a free pizza from the main menu or special board.
This offer is valid for dining at Franco Manca locations in the UK on Sunday or Monday.
gym shark
LUMI Therapy will be offering free ice baths at its Regent Street location, Gymshark, on April 21st.
delivery roux
Deliveroo has put together a kit of Boots products that includes bath salts, a protein bar and a mini massager.
Ahead of the marathon, Deliveroo will be giving away 1,981 codes worth £10 to help runners with their recovery plans. Use code ROOCOVERY10.
transport in london
London Marathon runners have free access to London Underground and surface services, the DLR and London buses.
The free service will run until Sunday at 6:30 p.m. London Marathon runners and officials can travel free of charge by simply presenting their runner number, medal or official pass.
green king
Greene King will be offering free drinks to London Marathon runners at all of its London pubs this weekend.
Finishers only need to present their medal and TSC finish score to enjoy a Guinness, Guinness 0.0%, Beefeater Gin & Tonic, or soft drink after the marathon.
This offer is available at over 115 pubs in London from 21st to 23rd April.