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Flights to 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon can be booked now so why not let the team at Travelling Fit help by booking your preferred airline on the dates that best suit you. We can arrange your complete holiday package all in the one place to help you save time and money.
Please only place a booking and pay a deposit if you have been invited to do so by Travelling Fit. Any bookings placed without permission from Travelling Fit will result in the booking being cancelled and deposit being refunded subject to a $55 administration charge
The start is in Blackheath and Greenwich, in South East London. The course then runs past the Woolwich Artillery Barracks (at 7 miles/11.2 kms) round to the famous Cutty Sark in Greenwich. Here the crowds are thick, as supporters take advantage of the pubs and restaurants of this popular spot.
The runners then go through Surrey Quays (8 miles/12.8 kms) and Bermondsey, then along Jamaica Road to the majestic Tower Bridge (at about 12 miles/19.2 kms). On the other side of Tower Bridge you head East on the Highway past Wapping. Unless you are very fast, runners who have completed the circuit of the Isle of Dogs will already be coming the other way along the same road. Then it is 3-4 windswept miles (4.8-6.4 kms) around the Isle of Dogs, where the crowds are thinner. Then past the pointed-topped Canary Wharf (mile 19/30.4 kms), one of Europe’s tallest buildings towering 800ft above the City, where the pain begins as you loop around the north side of West India docks and Limehouse (mile 21/33.6 kms).
Then back in the other direction along the Highway, passing Tower Bridge (mile 22.5/36 kms) to the north side, with the runners still streaming across the Bridge. You then follow along the Embankment, past Cleopatra’s needle, up to the House of Commons and the Clock Tower containing Big Ben, at 25 miles (40 kms). With a mile to go (1.6 kms), you turn right at Westminster Bridge, into Parliament Square, down Birdcage Walk alongside St James’s Park. The last 200 yards (320 metres) you turn right outside the front of Buckingham Palace, and up the Mall towards Trafalgar Square. The finish is in the Mall, alongside St James’s Palace, with Buckingham Palace behind you.
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Flights and Additional Travel
Please only place a booking and pay a deposit if you have been invited to do so by Travelling Fit. Any bookings placed without permission from Travelling Fit will result in the booking being cancelled and deposit being refunded subject to a $55 administration charge
Travelling Fit is a fully accredited travel agency which offers a full range of services to our clients. This enables us to book your flights and additional touring to help us assist you in creating your perfect holiday experience.
Entry Fees
Entries can only be purchased as part of an official Virgin Money London Marathon entry package and are not available separately.
Qualifying Times
There are no qualifying times required for the Virgin Money London Marathon when purchasing a package through Travelling Fit.
Start Time
There are 4 different start times, depending on your specific event, with the main race starting at 10:00am
- 08:55 – Elite Wheelchair Races
- 09:00 – World Para Athletics Marathon World Cup ambulant races
- 09:15 – The Elite Women’s Race
- 10:00 – The Elite Men’s Race, British Athletics & England Athletics Marathon Championships and Mass Race
Cut-Off Times
There are no cut-off times for the Virgin Money London Marathon.
Race Timing
You will receive your timing tag when you register for the event. You must attach your IPICO timing tag to your shoe before the start of the race. You’ll get instructions on how to do this with your timing tag – please read them carefully.
The official results for the Virgin Money London Marathon will be based on the time that’s elapsed between your timing tag being read at the start and finish lines. Please note if you don’t wear your timing tag you won’t be able to get an official finishing time
Race Packets
You’ll receive your kit bag when you register for the Virgin Money London Marathon at the Virgin Money London Marathon Expo. You’ll also receive a sticker with your race number on it – please attach it to your kit bag.
Your kit bag is to keep your belongings in on race day, like food, drink and a change of clothes.
You’ll be able to drop your kit bag off at the baggage trucks at the start of the race. It will be announced on the loud speaker when it’s time to do this, and the trucks will be numbered so you’ll know which one to go to. Please note the trucks will only accept official kit bags with the sticker attached.
The trucks will be driven to the finish line so you can collect your belongings quickly and easily at the end of the race. You’ll need to show your runner number to collect your bag.
Pace Setters
Pace setters will be on the course with finishing times as follows:
2 hours 59 minutes; 3 hours 15 minutes; then approximately 15 minutes there after to a maximum of 5:15 hours.
Please note that not all times a specifically paced in each of the 3 starting corrals (Red, Blue and Green)
Aid Stations
There will be 5 Lucozade drink stations located along the course. They will be at the 8km, 15.5km, 23.5km, 30.5km and 38km marks (approximate distances).
Buxton Natural Mineral Water is also available along the course. Water is supplied in 250ml race bottles with a flip-top
Personal Refreshments and Clothing
No personal refreshments can be left out along the course.
You should hand your bag in at the truck with the number range which corresponds to your running number.
Staff on the trucks will only accept official Virgin Money London Marathon kitbags, so please ensure you have stuck your self-adhesive running number label to the kitbag where indicated.
You will then be able to retrieve your kitbag from the baggage trucks after you finish. Once you have deposited your kitbag on the truck, you will not be able to retrieve your belongings until you arrive at the finish.
Transport
The Travelling Fit Marathon package includes transportation from your hotel to the start of the race on Travelling Fit’s designated luxury coach.
Expo
The 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon Expo will run from Wednesday 24 April to Saturday 27 April.
ExCeL
1 Western Gateway
Royal Victoria Dock
London
E16 1XL
Opening times are:
- Wednesday 24 April: 11:00-20:00
- Thursday 25 April: 10:00-20:00
- Friday 26 April: 10:00-20:00
- Saturday 27 April: 09:00-17:00
All runners will need to attend one of these days at the expo to register and if you do not register at the Expo you cannot race.
We suggest attending the Expo on Wednesday or Thursday as the event can get busy on the Friday and Saturday.
Finishers T-shirts, Medals and Certificates
All finishers will receive a commemorative medal and a finishers bag.
Weather Conditions
The average April temperature is 10 – 12 degrees Celsius (50 – 53 degrees Fahrenheit).
The weather continues to get better in April in London, UK when spring is in full bloom. This month is characterised by rising daily temperatures, with average daily highs increasing from 13°C on April 1st up to 16°C by April 30th, rising above 21°C or falling below 10°C very rarely – only one day out of every ten.
Other Events
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Virgin Money London Marathon
Virgin Money London Marathon - Testimonials Beck Myors Once again a HUGE thank you for all that you did for all of the runners in London. It was such a pleasure sharing the experience with the ...
Virgin Money London Marathon – Testimonials
Beck Myors
Once again a HUGE thank you for all that you did for all of the runners in London. It was such a pleasure sharing the experience with the happy group and everything was just so well organised. I couldn’t have hoped for a better London Marathon experience, not just the run itself, but the events that you organised with the Travelling Fit runners as well. The organisation pre event was easy and clear to follow, with clear expectations for deposits etc. The Travelling Fit travel consultants were helpful and prompt with communication.The event package was just what I’d want for a marathon weekend and the information provided beforehand was fantastic. At the event, Tina Stafford was incredibly organised and helpful. Nothing was too difficult for her, and everything was easy for the runners as a result. There was minimal (no) fuss getting to the start line (unlike my usual marathons) and the pre and post race events were terrific.
The small details organised by Tina and Travelling Fit weren’t expected and very much appreciated, such as the delicious food at the pasta party, even down to having a bath in every participant’s room. Thanks again for a wonderful experience.
Alexandra Anasson
We didn’t attend any extra Travelling Fit events during the 5 days due to us being really busy seeing friends and family across London and in the country but were very happy to know that it was an option if we were there and felt very comfortable to attend and talk to Tina (Travelling Fit representative) whenever possible.Loved every minute of it (London Marathon) and now have a goal to run the rest of the marathon majors.
Kirsti Byrne
A very belated but heartfelt thank you for all the amazing organising you did for us for the London marathon. I had a wonderful time in. London and actually recorded a PB which made the trip even sweeter. Everything ran so incredibly smoothly, I cannot speak highly enough of yourself and Travelling Fit. I will definitely be booking with Travelling Fit again in the near future and in the meantime am recommending you to whoever is prepared to listen to my travelling tales. Thank you againEmma Lund
Thanks for your email – I appreciated the opportunity to provide some feedback on what was, a fantastically organised trip. The team at Travelling Fit and you, in particular, made this a most enjoyable experience. Nothing was ever too much trouble for you and we were all so grateful for all your assistance with our changes to accommodations, flights etc. Thanks again for everything.Sandra Heriot
This was really a terrific experience and we were so pleased with the great organisation and personal support and friendly but professional approach …thank you! I really appreciated all your support and organisation and also your positive enthusiasm about marathoning. Many thanks again for all your help and organisation to make this a really wonderful and memorable marathon experience. I just loved it and both your and Mari-Mar’s assistance and involvement was terrific.Paul Ford
Personally I think you did a great job of bonding the team by facebook and the pre race dinner and I can’t think of anything else that needs improving as the service I received with finding ongoing accommodation after was excellent.
Please only place a booking and pay a deposit if you have been invited to do so by Travelling Fit. Any bookings placed without permission from Travelling Fit will result in the booking being cancelled and deposit being refunded subject to a $55 administration charge
Travelling Fit is an official Australian Tour operator for the 2019 Virgin Money London Marathon and has been organising packages to this Major event for 16 years.
We offer the Grange Holborn Hotel, a well-appointed 4.5 Star property. The Grange Hotel is perfectly located where London’s renowned West End meets the city. The hotel distance from the finish line is 1.8km, easily within walking distance from the race finish area and major attractions.
Travelling Fit is an accredited travel agency which offers a full range of services to our clients. This enables us to book your flights and additional touring to help us assist you in creating your perfect holiday experience.
As one of the World Marathon Major events, the Virgin Money London Marathon will not disappoint! Join 37,000 other runners as you run alongside the famed River Thames, past Buckingham Palace, and finishing along the Mall at Admiralty Arch.
IMPORTANT: A “Marathon Entry Only” is not possible. Entries MUST be purchased as part of a package that includes accommodation.
Package Flyers
Packages Include
- Guaranteed Race Entry (Runners Only)
- 5 Nights Accommodation at the Grange Holborn Hotel:
Check In: Wed 24 April 2019 - Check Out: Mon 29 April 2019 - Full English Breakfast Daily
- Warm Up Run Friday and Saturday Mornings
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Pre-Race Dinner on Saturday
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Private, one-way coach transfer to the Start Line on Marathon race day (Sunday)
exclusive to Travelling Fit runners - Celebrations Drinks & Canapes on Sunday
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Personalised Travelling Fit "Australia" Running Top
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Invite to Travelling Fit’s London Marathon Closed Facebook Group
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Travelling Fit Representative on site and available for questions
exclusive to Travelling Fit clients - Service Charges and local VAT Tax
- Exclusive Optional Tour for Travelling Fit clients:
Half Day City Tour on Thursday with drop off at the Marathon Expo - $58 per person
Please only place a booking and pay a deposit if you have been invited to do so by Travelling Fit. Any bookings placed without permission from Travelling Fit will result in the booking being cancelled and deposit being refunded subject to a $55 administration charge
Deposit: $950 per Runner; $550 per Supporter
2nd Installment: $500 due per Runner on Monday 19 November 2018
Balance Due: Friday 11 January 2019
