London Marathon Supporter Guide
Your go-to area for everything you need to know for London Marathon week
Introduction
Welcome to your London Marathon Supporter Guide for Team Whizz Kidz!
Firstly, thank you for all your support so far for our runners – through your donations, time, words of encouragement and so much more, Whizz Kidz will be able to reach and support even more young wheelchair users this year!
We would love for you to be alongside us to cheer on your loved ones so here is all the information you’ll need for race day.
You can also see the Runner’s Guide here and we recommend taking some time to look at the London Marathon’s Official guide for the day before the 27th April.
Thank you again for supporting Whizz Kidz and we hope to see you on Race Day!
Team Whizz Kidz
events@whizz-kidz.org.uk
The London Marathon Running Show
The London Marathon Running Show is the final step in the registration process and takes place between Wednesday 23rd to Saturday 26th April at the ExCel Centre. All runners must attend in person to collect their race pack, including their bib number and chip (or they can nominate someone to collect them on their behalf) to be able to run on the day. They will need to bring their Photo ID (passport or driving license). Please see the London Marathon FAQs for more information about collecting race packs.
Whizz Kidz will be there as well so please encourage your runner(s) to pop over and say hello – we will be at stand C123 at the following times -
Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th - 10am – 8pm
Friday 25th and Saturday 26th – 8.30am – 5.30pm
For more information, including opening times, please see the London Marathon website: https://www.tcslondonmarathon.com/the-event/the-running-show/participant-information
Race Day
London Marathon tracking app
We really recommend downloading the TCS London Marathon App ahead of race day so you are able to track your runner around the route to figure out your timings.
Team Photo
Before the race, we are encouraging everyone on Team Whizz Kidz to meet us in Greenwich Park for a team photo at 9am – see the Runner’s Guide for more information.
The Route
We have four incredible Whizz Kidz cheering points across the route to cheer on our runners and we encourage you to join us so your runner knows where you will be. Make a note of their runner number and use the official London Marathon app to track them on race day.
We will be around mile 9, 12.5, 19 and 24 (we will aim to get as close as possible to the mile markers so please keep an eye out for our yellow banners and flags):
Post Race Reception
Our Post Race Reception is held at The Royal Institution which is a quick 10-minute walk from the finish line - scan the below for directions:
At the reception, our runners can get food and a massage, and there is a café and bar open for you to purchase refreshments.
Your runner will need to formally RSVP to this, and please note that due to capacity they are allowed a maximum for 6 guests only.
The full address is The Royal Institution, 21 Albemarle Street, London, W1S 4BS
Thank you
Finally, on behalf of everyone at Whizz Kidz, thank you so much for your support and hope to see you on race day!
Don't forget to tag us in your photos from the day:
Instagram: @whizzkidzuk
Facebook: /whizzkidz
X: @whizzkidz
London Marathon Hub
Your go-to area for everything you need to know for London Marathon week
