{"id":14755,"date":"2026-04-15T09:32:45","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:32:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/14755\/"},"modified":"2026-04-15T09:32:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T09:32:45","slug":"the-best-freebies-and-deals-for-2026-london-marathon-runners-to-reward-themselves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/14755\/","title":{"rendered":"The best freebies and deals for 2026 London Marathon runners to reward themselves"},"content":{"rendered":"

Reward yourself after the 26.2-mile endeavour with these London Marathon\u00a0freebies<\/a>, deals, and offers around London.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCredit: TCS London Marathon; Pretty Decent; La Maritxu; Kitty Hawk Rooftop & Restaurant<\/p>\n

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\n\t\t\t14 April, 2026<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going out for a casual 26.2-mile jog around our city later this month (aka running the 2026 TCS London Marathon<\/a> on April 26), you\u2019ll be pleased to know that many businesses around London are gearing up to show their support. So, if you\u2019re looking to celebrate your incredible achievement this weekend, why not do it for free? Here are some London Marathon freebies and offers to take advantage of this weekend. Just flash your finisher\u2019s medal and relax\u2026<\/p>\n

\nFree travel \u2013 to the start line<\/p>\n

\"AnCredit: Toms Auzins, Shutterstock<\/p>\n

Those running in the London Marathon have free travel on Southeastern train services
from London stations to the Start, as well as the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), Elizabeth Line, London Underground, Overground and buses. Importantly, you don\u2019t need to tap in or out \u2013 just present your London Marathon bib!<\/p>\n

Free travel is not for family or friends of those running, or for spectators of the London Marathon.<\/p>\n

\nFree Sunday roast<\/p>\n

\"a\u00a9 JodiHinds<\/p>\n

How\u2019s this for a blow-out way to celebrate? In the minds of the team behind the Kitty Hawk Rooftop & Restaurant, London Marathon runners deserve a proper celebration. That\u2019s why they\u2019re offering a complimentary Sunday roast<\/a>\u00a0for anyone showing their medal.<\/p>\n

\nFree Italian-style Sunday roast<\/p>\n

\"anCredit: Emma Pharaoh<\/p>\n

LAVO at the BoTree is also inviting marathoners to celebrate their feat with a complimentary Sunday roast. The British roast is reimagined with Italian flair, featuring the likes of \u201croasted beef striploin, corn-fed chicken, porchetta, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and panini semidolci, served alongside Italian classics\u201d. How\u2019s that for a post-race refuel?<\/p>\n

\nFree beer<\/p>\n

\"aCredit: Chris Coulson, Pretty Decent<\/p>\n

London craft brewery, Pretty Decent, is offering a free pint to anyone who runs the London Marathon this year. Show your medal at the bar at any of their three taprooms (Victoria Park, Forest Gate, or Walthamstow), and you\u2019ll get a cold, crisp reward.<\/p>\n

The brewery will also be serving \u00a34 pints throughout the day across its venues. I gotta say \u2013 that\u2019s a pretty decent deal. (Sorry, I had to.)<\/p>\n

\nMore free pints and drinks<\/p>\n

\"anCredit: The Lamb, Bloomsbury<\/p>\n

Pretty Decent isn\u2019t the only spot in London doling out free drinks to celebrate finishing the London Marathon. The following spots in London are also helping runners \u2018cheers\u2019 their monumental achievement:<\/p>\n

TOZI Pizzeria & Cicchetti Bar, Battersea \u2013 free pint or glass of bubbles<\/p>\n

The Brush East London Grand Caf\u00e9 \u2013 free pint or glass of bubbles<\/p>\n

Kaya Great Northern Hotel Bar \u2013 free glass of sparkling wine (limited to first 45)<\/p>\n

The Lamb, Bloomsbury \u2013 free pint or small glass of house wine<\/p>\n

Bow Street Tavern, Covent Garden \u2013 free pint of Jubel<\/p>\n

Prince Arthur, Belgravia \u2013 free pint or glass of house bubbles<\/p>\n

SPORT London<\/a> venues \u2013 free pint<\/p>\n

Castle Pubs<\/a> across London \u2013 free pint of Camden Hells<\/p>\n

\nFree cheesecake<\/p>\n

\"anCredit: La Maritxu<\/p>\n

La Maritxu is here to reward runners with an indulgent treat after the London Marathon. The Basque cheesecake brand is giving away 100 complimentary slices of its Classic Basque Cheesecake to the first 100 marathon runners who present their medal at the Kingly Court location. Run, don\u2019t walk (or maybe just hobble a bit faster) to enjoy a well-earned reward.<\/p>\n

\nFree steak<\/p>\n

\"aCredit: Gaucho<\/p>\n

Latin-American-inspired restaurant Gaucho is inviting London Marathon runners to enjoy a free steak at any of their 11 London restaurants. Marathoners can choose from Sirloin, Ribeye, Rump, or Fillet. But there is a small caveat: they must be dining with at least one other person, who has to order a main meal, to redeem the free meat.<\/p>\n

Runners will have from race day until April 29 to claim their complimentary steak. So you can head home and rest up before enjoying your free meal!<\/p>\n

\nFree Chaat<\/p>\n

\"aCredit: Cinnamon Collection<\/p>\n

Head to Cinnamon Bazaar Covent Garden or Cinnamon Kitchen Battersea, after the marathon, and you can refuel after the race with some complimentary chaat. Simply show your medal, and enjoy \u201ctraditional Indian street food bursting with sweet, tangy and spiced flavours\u201d.<\/p>\n

\nFree recovery smoothie<\/p>\n

\"aCredit: Lanes of London<\/p>\n

Need a boost of recovery after running 26.2 miles? That\u2019s understandable! So make sure to head on over to Lanes of London, where runners can refuel with a free Recovery Boost Smoothie. The drink mixes \u201cbanana for sustained energy, antioxidant-rich berries, hydrating coconut water, orange juice and Greek yoghurt, finished with a touch of honey.\u201d<\/p>\n

\nFree shower products<\/p>\n

\"aCredit: Lush<\/p>\n

Lush is here to help you unwind, recover, and rejuvenate, with some free shower products. Across their Oxford Street, Covent Garden, Victoria, and Paddington station stores, they\u2019re \u201cgiving away the brand\u2019s new Marathon-exclusive Ouchy magnesium massage balm and The Good Hour shower jelly \u2014inspired by the Lush Spa treatment of the same name\u2014to marathon runners.\u201d<\/p>\n

Simply head to a participating store on April 26, during opening hours, and show your London Marathon medal to redeem your free products. And then head on home and jump in the shower for some luxurious aftercare.<\/p>\n

\nFree cookie and drink<\/p>\n

\"pinkCredit: Floozie Cookies<\/p>\n

Covent Garden\u2019s Floozie Cookies is giving away a sweet treat and a matching drink to those who finish the London Marathon. Just half an hour away from the finish line, runners can show their medal and enjoy one of the brand\u2019s famed chewy cookies with wild toppings. And a drink, of course.<\/p>\n

\nFree Miso cookie<\/p>\n

Not to be outdone, Caf\u00e9 Mama and Sons in Kentish Town is also giving away a sweet treat to Marathon finishers. Show your medal at the counter, and you can enjoy one of their fan-favourite Miso Milk Chocolate Cookies for free!<\/p>\n

\nFree burger<\/p>\n

When you finish the London marathon, head on over to HBR in Eccleston Yards to celebrate with a hefty burger. And if you\u2019re among the first 100 Marathon finishers to visit, you\u2019ll get your burger for free! This includes fan favourites like The OG and Classy Chick.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Reward yourself after the 26.2-mile endeavour with these London Marathon\u00a0freebies, deals, and offers around London. Credit: TCS London…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14756,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[26],"tags":[4142,6802,6803,5859,27,6804,6805],"class_list":{"0":"post-14755","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-london","8":"tag-beer","9":"tag-burger","10":"tag-cookies","11":"tag-free","12":"tag-london","13":"tag-marathon","14":"tag-sunday-roast"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@UnitedKingdom\/116408034432958442","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14755","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14755"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/14755\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/14756"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14755"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=14755"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=14755"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}