The London Marathon is just weeks away, and while those of you taking part may be finishing up your training plans, you’re probably also looking forward to treating yourselves after crossing the finish line. To help you celebrate, we’ve rounded up the best freebies you can claim after finishing the big race.
From burritos to beer, there are plenty of tempting treats up for grabs – and the freebies start before the race even beings. On race day itself – Sunday 26 April – marathon runners and race officials can travel for free on TfL services (excluding the IFS Cloud Cable Car and river services) from 4.30am until 8pm. All you have to do is present an official running number, course photo ID or course pass.
We’re expecting tons of treats to be announced for London Marathon runners in the coming weeks, so we’ll be updating this story with the best ones we find. For now, keep scrolling for the best we’ve found so far, including food and drink freebies from pubs and restaurants.
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The best food freebies for London Marathon 2026 runners
Free burritos from Chipotle
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Bring your medal into any Chipotle branch in London on Sunday 26 April or Monday 27 April to claim your choice of burrito, taco, salad or bowl. These meals are customisable and there’s lots of protein options, from plant-based sofritas to braised beef barbacoa.
Free roast dinner from Kitty Hawk
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Once you’ve finished the race, take a stroll from the finish line to Trafalgar Square for a free Sunday roast at Kitty Hawk. This rooftop restaurant offers views of London’s skyline. Booking is not required as part of the free roast offer – just show your medal on the day.
Free Italian-style roast dinner from Lavo at the BoTree
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If you would prefer something a little different for your Sunday lunch, Lavo at BoTree is offering London Marathon finishers a free, reimagined roast dinner. Tuck into beef striploin, corn-fed chicken, porchetta, or roast cauliflower alongside roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables and panino semidolci.
Booking is required, so grab a slot between 12pm and 5pm and remember to show your medal upon arrival.
Free salad bowl from atis
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Personally, if I ran 26.2 miles, the last thing I would be eating is a salad. But if you want to reward your body with the good stuff, atis is offering London Marathon finishers a free standard-size salad bowl at any of their London locations.
There’s a range of options to choose from, including plant-based bowls and atis’s limited-edition marathon salad bowl in collaboration with Runna, which is pictured above and contains sweet potato, black beans, wholegrain rice and a cashew satay dressing. Any extras will be charged separately.
Show your medal in person on either Sunday 26 April or Monday 27 April to redeem your bowl.
Free pasta from Emilia’s Crafted Pasta
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The Emilia’s Pasta team will be at the finish line of the London Marathon giving out medal-shaped tokens for a free meal. Until Tuesday 30 June, you’ll be able to claim any bowl of pasta, with options including pistachio pesto casarecce, carbonara, cacio e pepe and more.
Free pancakes at Polo Bar
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If you’re sick of lean protein, treat yourself to a free stack of pancakes at Polo’s Bar on race day. Runners can choose from a variety of generous toppings, including fresh berries and cream, Biscoff banoffee, and cookies and cream. Just show off your medal to a member of staff.
Free chaat from Cinnamon Bazaar in Covent Garden and Cinnamon Kitchen in Battersea
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Enjoy traditional Indian street food on race day with free chaat for London Marathon medal holders. Chaat is a popular fried dough dish that’s both sweet and tangy. This freebie is available at both Covent Garden and Battersea.
Free cheesecake from La Maritxu in Carnaby
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If you’re around Carnaby after the race, it’s worth popping into La Maritxu at Kingley Court, as it’s giving away a free slice of basque cheesecake to the first 100 runners who show their medals. This is a San Sebastián-style burnt cheesecake that’s creamy and crustless.
You don’t need to book this one, but you will need to race your fellow runners for a second time to get your hands on this treat.
Free dessert at Ham Yard Hotel in Soho
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If you’re planning to have an extravagant celebration, Ham Yard Hotel is rolling out its dessert trolley for London Marathon finishers. This isn’t a proper freebie, as one lunch course starts at £39 per person, but you’ll be able to choose from chocolate drenched profiteroles, Victoria sponge and more at no extra cost.
Lunch is served between 12pm and 5pm, so it’s worth considering whether you’ll finish the race in time. Booking is required – just click below.
The best drink freebies for London Marathon 2026 runners
Free smoothie from Lanes of London in Mayfair
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Nothing beats a smoothie after a long run, so if you happen to be in Mayfair on race day, show your medal to get a refreshing beverage with banana, berries, coconut water, orange juice and greek yogurt.
Free matcha at Jenki
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Matcha fans, head to Jenki at Covent Garden, Spitalfields or Borough Market to claim your free beverage when you show your medal on race day. This deal is first come, first serve, so be quick (if you’ve got any energy left, that is).
The best alcohol freebies for London Marathon 2026 runners
Free pint from Pretty Decent taprooms
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Pretty Decent is an independent East London brewery with locations in Victoria Park, Forest Gate and Walthamstow. Runners who show their London Marathon 2026 medal can get a free pint on race day, plus, there will be £4 pints available all day.
Free pint from Mr Fogg’s Taverns
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Mr Fogg’s Taverns offer a traditional Victorian pub experience. Racers, you can choose from a free pint of Stella Artois, Camden Hells, Modelo, Guinness or Aspall when you show your London Marathon medal. There are branches across London – find out more by clicking the link below.
Free hard seltzer at Vinegar Yard
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Vinegar Yard is an outdoor bar located near London Bridge station, and it’s offering a free hard seltzer to any London Marathon finishers who show their medal on race day. To help you refuel, there’s also street food available to buy, including tacos, burgers and pizza.
Free pint from Sport London pubs
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Sport London has pubs across the city. Pop in between 5pm and 7pm on race day and show your medal to get a free pint – no booking required.
Free pint of Camden Hells from Castle Pubs
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Enjoy a draft pint of Camden Hells at Castle Pubs across London when you show your medal on Sunday 26 April. Locations include The Gipsy Moth in Greenwich, The Sun Inn in Barnes, The White Horse in Parsons Green and The Engineer in Primrose Hill.
Free pint or glass of bubbles from The Brush East London Grand Café in Shoreditch
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This Shoreditch pub is giving London Marathon medal-holders a free pint or glass of bubbly on race day. It’s probably a good idea to book this one, which you can do below.
Free pint or wine from The Lamb in Bloomsbury
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Pop into The Lamb in Bloomsbury and get a free pint or small glass of house wine when you show your medal on race day. This pub is based in central London, so it’s worth booking, to avoid disappointment.
Pint of Jubel from Bow Street Tavern
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Head to Bow Street Tavern in Covent Garden to get a free pint of Jubel on race day. Again, it may be worth booking to avoid disappointment in busy central London.
The best shopping freebies and discounts for London Marathon 2026 runners
Free massage balm and shower jelly from Lush
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Head to Lush’s stores on Oxford Street, Covent Garden, Victoria and Paddington and get the exclusive ‘ouchy’ magnesium massage balm and the ‘good hour’ shower jelly when you show your medal. Invented by a 35-time marathon runner, the magnesium balm contains uplifting peppermint, bergamot and wintergreen oils as well as anti-inflammatory ingredients such as turmeric.
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