London Marathon 2025: Freebies and discounts for runners, from food to travel

Running a marathon can be painful, therapeutic and, as you’re about to find out, a great way to get things for free. 

The 2025 TCS London Marathon is being held on Sunday, April 27 with more than 40,000 set to attempt to run the 26.2 miles to the Mall finishing line. 

There is no shame in quitting, but a finisher’s medal can give you a sense of pride – as well as some well earned freebies. 

Below are some of the things you can enjoy for nothing more than your sweat and tears. 

Transport for London

The free TfL service will run until 6.30pm on Sunday April 27 (Getty Images)

London Marathon runners can take advantage of free travel across the London Underground and Overground services, and on the DLR and London buses.

The free service will run until 6.30pm on Sunday, April 27. London Marathon runners and officials simply show their runners number, medal or officials pass to travel for free.

Greene King

Enjoy a drink on the house from Greene King (Greene King)

Greene King is offering those who complete the 2025 London Marathon a free drink.

All runners need to do is show their medal, ID and proof of their result, to choose from a selection of drinks, including Aperol Spritz, Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Peroni Nastro Azzurro 0.0, or any soft drinks.

The offer is available in more than 115 pubs in London between Sunday, April 27 and Thursday, May 1.

Heliot Steak House

Savour a free steak at Heliot Steak House

Meat lovers are in for a treat, because Heliot Steak House will be offering runners a steak or burger on the house on April 27 and April 28. All you need to do is show your medal to claim it.

Three Cheers Pub Co

Treat yourself to a free pint at a Three Cheers Pub Co pub (PA Archive)

Runners can enjoy a free pint at any of Three Cheers Pub Co’s nine pubs. These include The Abbeville (Clapham), The Avalon (Clapham), The Bolingbroke (Battersea), The Latchmere (Battersea), The Princess Victoria (Shepherd's Bush), The Rosendale (Dulwich), The Stonhouse (Clapham), The Tommyfield (Kennington) and The Bedford (Balham).

Gymshark

Register for a free marathon recovery day at Gymshark (Gymshark)

Exhausted runners can relax and rejuvenate at Gymshark Regent Street, with a free marathon recovery day. Guests can sign up for a day of celebration and muscle recovery, with Lumi ice baths and Hyperice massage guns. There will also be Joe & the Juice refreshments available.

Gymshark Regent Street, 165 Regent Street, London, W1S 3BE