In this guide we pull together a compressive list of the the best freebies, discounts and special perks available exclusively to 2026 London Marathon runners. The list includes complimentary meals and drinks, perks to aid recovery as well as free travel.
While this guide compiles already confirmed offers we will continue to update it as and when new offers emerge. If you come across an offer (or you are a business promoting an offer) that is not included in this guide then let us know about it via our Contact page.
London Marathon 2026: Free food for runners
There are numerous restaurants and pubs offering free food and drink to London marathon runners (and occasionally volunteers), with many of them conveniently located near the finish line (Covent Garden, Soho etc) but also near popular tube and train stations, such as London Bridge.
The tables below list the confirmed London Marathon freebies for food and drink along with a summary of their terms and conditions. In most instances you will need to have proof that you have completed the marathon (or at least entered) such as a medal. Make sure to double-check the details of the offers directly with the retailer before attempting to claim them.
| Business Name | Offer | Location(s) | Dates valid | Proof Required | Key Terms |
| Atis | Free limited edition salad bowl | Various London locations | 26-27 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Big Mamma Pizza | Free Margherita pizza | Gloria or Ave Mario | 26-29 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Booking required |
| Bill's | Free burger | London Bridge, Covent Garden, Greenwich, Kingston, Richmond, Wimbledon, Baker St, Victoria, Soho & Westfield Stratford | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal / Volunteer pass | Must purchase a drink |
| Black Tap | Free burger & chips | Soho | 26-27 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Must purchase a full priced drink or food item to redeem |
| Burger King | Free Whopper | The Strand & Leicester Square | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Café Mama & Sons | Free Miso milk chocolate cookie | Kentish Town | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Chipotle | Free main | All UK locations | 26-27 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Not valid on deliveries |
| Cinnamon Bazaar & Cinnamon Kitchen | Free Chaat | Covent Garden & Battersea | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Côte Brasserie | Free burger & free-flowing fries | All UK locations | 26-27 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Must be dining with a paying guest who orders at least one main course or set menu |
| Cutter & Squidge | Free brownie | Soho | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | While stocks last |
| Emilia's Crafted Pasta | Free bowl of pasta | Various London locations | 26-30 April 2026 | Employees will be handing out pasta in the shape of medals | You need the special pasta token to claim |
| Floozie Cookies | Free cookie & drink | Covent Garden | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Franco Manca | Free pizza | All London pizzerias except Westfield Stratford | 26-27 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Dine-in only |
| Fred Bakery | Free bakery item & iced coffee | West end | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Fremantle Bar & Kitchen | Free breakfast item with tea, coffee or matcha | Royal Victoria Dock | 26 April - 3 May 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Gaucho | Free steak | All London branches | 26-30 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Must be dining with a paying guest who orders at least one main course |
| HBR | Free burger | Victoria | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | First 100 runners to present medal |
| itsu | Free chicken or vegetable gyoza | All locations | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| KERB Social Club | Free chicken or vegan chicken sandwich & pint | Old Spitalfields Market | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Kitty Hawk | Free roast dinner | Trafalgar Square | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Minimum table of 4 guests |
| Lavo | Free Italian-style roast dinner | The BoTree, Marylebone | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Booking is required |
| Le Maritxu | Free slice of Basque cheesecake | Soho | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | First 100 runners to present medal |
| Meatliquor/Bloodsports | Free burger or hot dog | All London locations | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Reservations recommended |
| Miznon | Free hummus & Camden beer | Soho | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Pastaio | Free bowl of pasta | Soho | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Excludes whole lobster linguine |
| Polo Bar | Free pancakes | Liverpool Street | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| The Real Greek | Free Greek Plate (various options incl. vegan) | All UK locations | 26-29 April | 2026 medal | Dine-in only & booking is required |
London Marathon 2026: Free drink offers for runners
| Business Name | Offer | Location(s) | Dates valid | Proof Required | Key Terms |
| Greene King Pubs | Free drink (various options) | Over 100 participating London pubs | 26 April 2026 (12pm - 11pm) | 2026 medal or Proof of Result with ID | Check specific pub participation |
| Honest Burgers | Free pint of Lucky Saint Lager or IPA | All london locations | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Must purchase a burger |
| Kolamba | Free Lion lager or glass of bubbles | Soho | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Only available when dining |
| Lanes of London | Free smoothie | Mayfair | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Market Place Food Hall | Free pint of Asahi! | Vauxhall & Leicester Square | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | First come first served basis (no mention of how many free pints are available) |
| Mr Fogg's Taverns | Free pint of Guinness, Stella Artois, Camden Hells, Modelo or Aspall | Various London locations | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Pretty Decent Tap Rooms | Free pint | Various London locations | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| The Brush East London | Free glass of bubbly or pint | Hoxton | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Booking required |
| The Duck & Rice | Free beer | Soho | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Only available when dining |
| Vinegar Yard | Free hard seltzer | London Bridge | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
London Marathon 2026: FREE travel, recovery & other perks for runners
There are also a host of companies offering free wellness and recovery perks for runners. In addition a number of travel companies are offering free travel to runners.
| Provider | Offer | Location | Dates valid | Proof Required | Key Terms |
| City Cruises | Free sightseeing cruise | n/a | 26-27 April 2026 | 2026 medal | Claim at ticket office or book online using code marathonfree. You can also get 30% off for your friends and family with marathon30 |
| c2c Travel | Free return trip | Various | 26 April 2026 | Official race number or 2026 medal | Proof needs to be presented to staff at both departure & arrival stations |
| Happy Socks | Free pair of socks | Covent Garden | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | While stocks last |
| Live Yoga Teachers | Free live yoga sessions | Online | 27, 28 & 29 April 2026 | Need to provide a photo of your running number or of yourself on the finish line | Register early and then add proof later |
| Lush | Free recovery Kit | Oxford St, Covent Garden, Victoria & Paddington | 26 April 2026 | 2026 medal | While stocks last |
| Peleton | Free medal engraving | Covent Garden | 27-28 April 2026 | 2026 medal | n/a |
| Puma | Free medal engraving | Oxford St | 26-28 April 2026 | 2026 medal | |
| Southeastern Rail | Free travel (to start) | n/a | 26 April 2026 | Race Number | Specific stations only; valid ticket needed for other travel |
| TfL | Free race day travel | London | 26 April 2026 | Medal / Runner Number | Don't tap in or out at any London stations |
Claiming your rewards: Essential tips
Here are some tips to bear in mind if you want to claim any freebies, perks or offers.:
- Your medal is your passport: A finisher's medal is the most frequently required proof of participation. Keep it handy and be prepared to show it when claiming offers. Sometimes the runner number/bib may suffice, especially for pre-race offers or travel.
- Read the Terms & Conditions: Always check the fine print including:
- Validity Dates & Times: Offers are often limited to race day or the immediate days following. Some have specific time windows
- Specific Locations: Some offers are valid only at certain branches or locations.
- Dine-In vs. Takeaway: Many food offers require dining in.
- Specific Items: Offers might be for a particular product (e.g., specific burger, type of pizza, size of drink). Note exclusions, like Pastaio's lobster linguine.
- Booking Requirements: Some venues, especially restaurants like The Real Greek, advise or require booking, particularly on a busy marathon weekend. Recovery services like Live Yoga Teachers require online booking/registration.
- Additional Requirements: Some offers might require ID alongside the medal or be contingent on purchasing other items (e.g., Greene King pubs & Gaucho)
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