Spectators Guide To The Marathon

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1 Spectators Guide To The Marathon Virgin London Marathon spectators are a crowd on the move! Most people like to try and see runners at more than one location on the route. It s great to soak up the atmosphere, take in some of the landmarks, and perhaps pick up some refreshments on the way too. On the following pages you will find an aerial photograph of the entire route of the Virgin London Marathon 2010 complete with helpful information on the course. In addition, there is a detailed map of the finish area along with information on where you should meet your loved ones after the race. Friends and relatives should pay special attention to the information on the following pages regarding the best viewing points along the course. Not only is there an elite runner s pace guide to help follow the top flight action, there is also a specially formulated pace guide calculated so you know when to keep an eye out for your loved ones as they come gasping and sweating down the road. A list of pubs participating in special events on the course is printed on page 129 so spectators can gloat with a pint in their hand. Pubs near the course are marked on the map with a pint glass. London Pride pubs are marked by the London Pride badge. London Pride is the official beer of the Virgin London Marathon. With all roads closed, the only way to get around is by public transport. Both London Underground and the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) lay on extra services on Marathon Day, and this is by far the best way to get around. Before setting off, you need to prepare not quite as tough as Marathon training, but still needs some thought. Travel light you will be standing for hours on end, so keep your belongings to a minimum and try and leave as many valuables as you can at home. Comfortable clothes (especially shoes) are a must and be prepared for a typical April day in London sun, showers and wind perhaps all at the same time! It s busy! If you are a regular commuter, think rush hour. If not, think what it s like when you attend a concert or festival. You will often have to queue and some stations may be forced to shut temporarily while they clear the crowds. Lots of walking, including stairs and escalators you should think carefully before bringing young children and pushchairs can also be troublesome. PLACES TO AVOID If you want to follow your loved ones and try and get a glimpse of them as they pass, we suggest avoiding the very crowded places where it is difficult to find a spot and hard to move around and get in and out. These are: Greenwich and especially the area close to the Cutty Sark. The Greenwich Foot Tunnel between Greenwich and the Isle of Dogs will be CLOSED ALL DAY due to refurbishment works. A free shuttle service on the Thames Clipper will operate between Greenwich pier and Canary Wharf pier at 20 minute intervals between 10:00 am and 12:20 pm. Those wishing to travel north to south (Isle of Dogs to Greenwich) should use DLR services from Island Gardens to Cutty Sark. The east side pavement of Tower Bridge will have no public access and there will be very limited viewing points on the west side pavement. Spectators should avoid Tower Bridge! Anywhere from mile 25 to the Finish in The Mall. Obviously many of you will eventually end up in this area later on in the Day as you head to the runner Meet and Greet area in Horseguards Road. The East London Line is closed until summer 2010 so don t base any of your plans around stations on this line. SPECTATOR ROUTES FROM CENTRAL LONDON STATIONS: The mass race starts at 09:45 am from Blackheath and Greenwich Park. We don t suggest accompanying your runner to the Start. The assembly areas are for runners only, so you will have to say goodbye well before race time anyway. There are a couple of options. All runners are entitled to free travel to the Start on Southeastern trains from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge. If you were to say goodbye at any one of these three stations, then it s an easy transfer onto the Underground to make your way onto the Marathon route, get your spot and probably have time for breakfast too! We encourage runners to get to the starts early the first trains leave central London at 06:54 am, so if you travel into London together you will have plenty of time. You won t be bored though the elite women s race starts at 09:00 am so you will see them, plus the wheelchair competitors and then the elite men before the mass runners start to come through. From Charing Cross you can take the Northern line southbound to Waterloo. Transferring onto the Jubilee line eastbound gives a number of options. From London Bridge station you can walk along Tooley Street to Tower Bridge Road and see the runners just before they cross Tower Bridge at mile 12. Or, walk over London Bridge into the City of London, the race passes underneath London Bridge. If you are early enough (between 09:00 and 09:45) you will see the Mini Marathon age group races which start just east of London Bridge. Later on the main race passes by at mile 23. If you keep walking you will reach Bank Station, a major underground interchange. It also connects with the DLR, so you can head east out towards Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs to see the race between miles 14 & 21. Bermondsey Station on the Jubilee line is right on the Marathon route between miles 11 and 12. It s a good place to watch, a straight stretch of road and once your runner has passed you can get back on the Jubilee line and continue on to Canary Wharf (mile 19.) Or, get off at Canada Water Station and a short walk will take you to mile 9 at Surrey Quays. As above, if you get back on the Jubilee line eastbound you can get to Canary Wharf. Another option from Charing Cross is to travel south one stop to Embankment and connect with District & Circle line eastbound. Get off at Tower Hill and you can watch the runners from a number of locations in this area BUT it will be very, very busy. The best option is to walk from Tower Hill Station to Tower Gateway on the DLR and head east out towards the Isle of Dogs. If you are coming to Waterloo East Station then you should head for Waterloo underground and follow the suggestions above. If you are leaving your runner at London Bridge Station then see the suggestions above for viewing and connections from London Bridge. CANARY WHARF & THE ISLE OF DOGS (DLR) Miles 14 to 21 on the Marathon route are well served by a number of Docklands Light Railway Stations. The DLR connects with London Underground at Canary Wharf ( Jubilee line), Bank (District & Circle lines connect at Monument Station) and Tower Gateway (walk to Tower Hill District & Circle lines.) So, when you want to head back towards the Marathon finish you can use these interchanges. Please be aware that there are planned Tube closures on 25th April: Metropolitan line - between Wembley Park and Rayners Lane - between Wembley Park and Northwood. Northern line - between Kennington and Morden - Warren Street closed. Victoria line - Warren Street closed. Bakerloo line - Closed. Circle & District line - Blackfriars station closed. Piccadilly & District line - Ealing Common trains non stopping on eastbound platform. For further information call or log on Marathon News Marathon News 123

2 THE FIRST 6 MILES BLACKHEATH - WOOLWICH - GREENWICH Start 09:00 09:20 09:20 09:45 09:45 09:45 09:45 09: :05 09:23 09:24 09:49 09:53 09:55 09:56 09: :10 09:27 09:28 09:54 10:01 10:05 10:07 10: :15 09:31 09:32 09:59 10:09 10:15 10:19 10: :21 09:34 09:36 10:04 10:17 10:26 10:30 10: :26 09:38 09:41 10:09 10:25 10:36 10:42 10: :31 09:42 09:45 10:13 10:33 10:46 10:53 11: Marathon News Marathon News 125

3 IMPORTANT Due to restoration work on the Cutty Sark clipper, access to the area will be severely limited again this year. Spectator viewing opportunities are greatly reduced and you are advised to avoid the area. 7 09:36 09:45 09:49 10:18 10:41 10:57 11:05 11: :42 09:49 09:53 10:23 10:49 11:07 11:16 11: :47 09:53 09:57 10:28 10:57 11:17 11:28 11: :52 09:56 10:02 10:33 11:05 11:28 11:39 12: :57 10:00 10:06 10:37 11:13 11:38 11:50 12: :03 10:04 10:10 10:42 11:21 11:48 12:02 12: :08 10:07 10:14 10:47 11:29 11:58 12:13 12: :13 10:11 10:18 10:52 11:37 12:09 12:25 12: :19 10:15 10:23 10:57 11:45 12:19 12:36 13: :24 10:18 10:27 11:01 11:53 12:29 12:48 13: :29 10:22 10:31 11:06 12:01 12:40 12:59 13: :34 10:26 10:35 11:11 12:09 12:50 13:11 13: :40 10:29 10:39 11:16 12:17 13:00 13:22 14: :45 10:33 10:44 11:21 12:25 13:11 13:34 14: :50 10:37 10:48 11:25 12:33 13:21 13:45 14: :55 10:40 10:52 11:30 12:41 13:31 13:56 14:47 The Greenwich Foot Tunnel is CLOSED for refurbishment works and although a shuttle service north across the river provided by Thames Clippers will operate from Greenwich pier, spectators coming from Greenwich Park will be guided to Greenwich DLR station, five minutes walk from the town centre. MILES 7 TO 22 CUTTY SARK - THE TOWER 126 Marathon News Marathon News 127

4 MILES 23 TO 26 THE HOME STRETCH LONDON BRIDGE - THE MALL 23 11:01 10:44 10:56 11:35 12:49 13:41 14:08 15: :06 10:48 11:00 11:40 12:57 13:52 14:19 15: :11 10:51 11:05 11:45 13:05 14:02 14:31 15: :16 10:55 11:09 11:49 13:13 14:12 14:42 15:42 Finish 11:18 10:56 11:10 11:51 13:15 14:15 14:45 15:45 MILE 23 OFFICIAL CHEERING POINT - MMC ZONE Come and join the fun at the MMC Zone, at mile 23 next to the Tower of London. Virgin Money, BBC London and Fuller s London Pride have teamed up with MMC, a global professional services firm at this iconic location so that you can cheer on your favourite runners, enjoy a variety of entertainment including music from a variety of bands. There will also be face painters and other entertainers. You will also be able to sample some of London s most famous ales and keep hunger pangs at bay with some great BBQ food. There will also be live reporting from London s radio station, BBC London All proceeds will go to the MMC and the Virgin London Marathon s Official Charity of the Year, CLIC Sargent Caring for Children with Cancer. Cities Revealed aerial photography copyright The GeoInformation Group, 1999 and Crown Copyright All rights Reserved PUB EVENTS ON THE COURSE If you plan to watch the Virgin London Marathon from one spot, why not a pub? All the pubs listed below are putting on special events, many linked to charities. The Clarendon Hotel Montpelier Row, Blackheath, SE3 0RW The Royal Standard 44 Vanburgh Park, London, SE3 7JQ Sun in the Sands 123 Shooters Hill Road, London, SE3 8UQ Kings Arms 1 Frances Street, Woolwich, SE18 5EF The Castle Tavern 179 Powis Street, Woolwich, SE18 6JL The Greyhound 20 Kingsman Parade, London, SE18 5QE Greater London Fund for the Blind The Albion Woolwich Church Street, London, SE18 5NN RNLI Clancy s 1 Warspite Road, London, SE18 5PG COSMIC (Children of St Mary s Intensive Care) The White Horse 704 Woolwich Road, London, SE7 8LQ The Eve Appeal The Antigallican 428 Woolwich Road, London, SE7 8SU Brain & Spine Foundation The Rose of Denmark 296 Woolwich Road, London, SE7 7AL Voice The Pickwick 246 Woolwich Road, London, SE7 7QU The Childrens Trust The Pilot Inn 68 River Way, London, SE10 0BE Angerstein Hotel 108 Woolwich Road, London, SE10 0LE The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation & Billet 1 Woolwich Road, London, SE10 0RA Oxfam Ricks Bar 208 Trafalgar Road, London, SE10 9ER The Anthony Nolan Trust The Crown 176 Trafalgar Road, London, SE10 9TZ Multiple Sclerosis Society King William IV 155 Trafalgar Road, London, SE10 9TX YMCA England Hardy s Public House 96/92 Trafalgar Road, London, SE10 9UW Barnardo s Challenge Events The King s Arms 16 King William Walk, Greenwich, SE10 9JH KIDS Admiral Hardy 7 College Approach, Greenwich, SE10 9HY The Gipsy Moth 60 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, SE10 9BL Spanish Galleon 48 Greenwich Church Street, Greenwich, SE10 9BL Help the Hospices The Gate Clock 275 Creek Road, Greenwich, SE10 9EB The British Red Cross The Lord Hood 300 Creek Road, Greenwich, SE10 9SW Leonard Cheshire Disability The Duke 125 Creek Road, Deptford, SE8 3BU Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation The Harp of Erin 2-4 New King Street, Deptford, SE8 3HS The John Evelyn 299 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RA The Samaritans The Black Horse 195 Evelyn Street, London, SE8 5RE The Stroke Association The Farriers Arms 214 Lower Road, London, SE8 5DJ Neurofibromatosis Association The Surrey Docks 185 Lower Road, London, SE16 2LW Mind Pizza Hut The Mast Leisure Park, 5 Teredo Street, London, SE16 7LW RNIB Moby Dick 6 Russell Place, Greenland Dock, London, SE16 1PL Blacksmith Arms 257 Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5EJ The Clipper Rotherhithe Street, London, SE16 5EX The Adam & Eve 47 Swan Road, Rotherhithe, SE16 4JN Livability 39 Marychurch Street, London, SE16 4JE The Gregorian 96 Old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey, SE16 4SQ Motor Neurone Disease Association The King s Arms 251 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2JX Pommelers Rest Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UN H.E.A.R.T UK The River Bar & Brasserie 206 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP SSAFA Forces Help The Bridgehouse Bar & Dining Room 218 Tower Bridge Road, London, SE1 2UP Muscular Dystrophy Campaign The Old Rose 128 The Highway, London, E12 2BX Macmillian Cancer Support The Narrow 44 Narrow Street, London, E14 8DP Orchid - Fighting male cancer Booty s Riverside Bar 92a Narrow Street, London, E14 8BP Parkinsons Disease Society The Grapes 76 Narrow Street, London, E14 8BP Ability Bow The City Pride 1 West Ferry Road, London, E14 8JH Wellchild The Rogue Trader 25 West Ferry Road, London, E14 8JH, Centrepoint The Tooke Arms 165 West Ferry Road, London, E14 8NH International Spinal Research Trust 290 West Ferry Road, London, E14 3AG The Lord Nelson 1 Manchester Road, London, E14 3BD RNID The George 114 Glengall Grove, London, E14 3ND Great Ormond Street Hospital All Bar One 42 Mackenzie Walk, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5EH Kith & Kids Slug & Lettuce Mackenzie Walk, Canary Wharf, London, E14 5EH Children With Leukaemia Cat & Canary Fisherman s Walk, Building FC2, Canary Wharf, London, E14 4DH St. Joseph s Hospice Fine Line Fishermans Walk, 10 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, E14 4DH Crimestoppers Jamies Italian Unit 17, 2 Churchill Place, Canary Wharf, E14 5RB Docklands Settlement The Resolute 210 Poplar High Street, London, E14 0BB The Cystic Fibrosis Trust The Oporto 43 West India Dock Road, London, E14 8EZ The Star of The East 805a Commercial Road, London, E14 7HG EveryChild The Crown 667 Commercial Road, London, E14 7LW Greenhouse Schools Project The Railway Tavern 576 Commercial Road, London, E14 7JD The Brown Bear 139 Leman Street, London, E1 8EY Chamberlain Hotel Minories, London, EC3N 1NU The Assembly Seething Lane, London, EC3N 4AX The Childrens Society Liberty Bounds 15 Trinity Square, London, EC3N 4AA CLIC Sargent All Bar One 16 Byward Street, London, EC3R 5BA Leukaemia Research The Hung Drawn & Quartered 27 Great Tower Street, London, EC3R 5AQ NSPCC The Walrus & Carpenter 47 Monument Street, London, EC3R 8BU Meningitis Trust Fine Line 1 Monument Street, London, EC3R 8BG Monument 18 Fish Hill Street, London, EC3R 6DB Whizz Kidz The Britannia 20 Monument Street, London, EC3R 8AJ Barts and the London Charity The Porters Lodge 17 Arthur Street, London, EC4R 9BR Hope for Children The Banker 2 Cousin Lane, London, EC4R 3TE HMS President Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y OHJ Temple Walkabout Temple Station, Temple Place, London, WC2R 2PH Breast Cancer Care The Restaurant Ship Hispaniola Victoria Embankment, London, WC2N 5DJ Two Chairmen 39 Dartmouth Street, London, SW1H 9BP The Guy s & St Thomas Charity Sanctuary House Hotel 33 Tothill Street, London, SW1H 9LA Macmillan 23 Crown Passage, London, SW1Y 6PP Blind Business Association Charitable Trust 23 Crown Passage, London, SW1Y 6PP 2 Duke of York Street, London, SW1Y 6JP Leather Exchange 15 Leathermarket Street, London, SE1 3HN Mad Hatter Hotel 3-7 Stamford Street, London, SE1 9NY 68 Borough Road, London, SE1 1DX 128 Marathon News Marathon News 129

5 THE FINISH SPECTATOR S INFO Meeting up after the race You will be reunited with your runner at the Runner Meet and Greet Area in Horse Guards Road and Horse Guards Parade. You will NOT be allowed into the secure area. Many of you will use the Crossing points and pedestrian bridge in order to make your way to and from this area, we therefore would ask that you take the time to look over the next two pages and plan your route to and from the Finish area carefully The closest stations to the finish area are indicated on the map, for those of you arriving from St James s Park tube please proceed along Queen Anne Gate where the crossing point will take you directly into the park. For people arriving at Victoria Station please use the new footbridge on Spur Road. All the crossing points shown will be clearly signed and marshalled but bear in mind that these will be busy and you will often need to wait before you can cross. Charing Cross and Embankment stations will involve a longer walk (approx 20mins). However, these stations will be less crowded and you will not have to use the crossing points. RUNNER MEET & GREET AREA It can be very busy, so please take note of the following advice. There will be meeting points in Horse Guards Road and Horse Guards Parade with areas marked by letters of the alphabet - meet at your family initial or at another pre-arranged letter. Please meet your runner at one of these meeting points DO NOT congregate around the exit from the secure area at the top of Horse Guards Road. This causes massive congestion for exiting runners as well as other health and safety issues for the large numbers of people in this area. Both the Police and our security personnel are under strict instructions not to allow people to congregate here and to move them along. Heavy mobile phone traffic on all networks mean you may find it difficult to get a signal in and around the Finish Area. Therefore, do not rely on mobile phones as your only means of communication. Runners are more likely to run slower than faster than their predicted time. After crossing the Finish Line it will take a minimum of 15 minutes and closer to minutes to reach the Runner Meet and Greet area. Remember to build these factors into your arrangements for meeting your runner. OTHER POINTS Make sure you have the details of your runner s running number. It is the easiest way for our Information Point to identify them on our database. There will be a PA system in operation throughout the day at the Finish; this is only for the official race commentary and emergency announcements, NOT for runners seeking lost friends or family. 130 Marathon News Marathon News 131