Here’s what will happen when you cross the finish line of the Virgin London Marathon. Have a read through so you know what to expect on the day.
When you cross the finish line:
- Your timing tag will be removed and your official race time will be recorded.
- You’ll be given your medal for successfully completing the 2012 Virgin London Marathon, and a goody bag containing a finisher’s t-shirt, foil blanket, food and drink.
- Our medical team and members of the St John Ambulance will be near the finish to offer medical help if you need it.
- You should then make your way to the baggage trucks to collect your kit bag. You’ll need to show your runner number to collect your bag.
- Please don’t wait around at the finish area – thousands of runners will need to pass through as smoothly as possible. If it’s raining you’ll be able to shelter and get changed at the Waterloo Place underground car park, which will be clearly signposted.
Meeting up with friends and relatives
The will be special areas to meet up with friends and family at Horse Guards Road and Horse Guards Parade. These areas will be clearly signposted and divided up alphabetically so your group can arrange to meet at the first letter of your surname.
Overseas runners and their relatives will be directed to a separate meeting area in the Mall.
It’s best not to rely on your mobile phone to meet up with others on race day. There will be thousands of people using their phones in the area, so mobile networks will be busy and you may not get a signal.
It’s also a good idea to have a contact friend or family member at home so you can call them and pass on messages. Although there are regular loud speaker announcements on race day, these aren’t used to communicate with lost friends and family.
