I’m so excited for London Marathon weekend – as my husband jokes, it’s my favourite weekend of the year. But he’s right (and I made him take the weekend off months ago). I’m hosting a shakeout run with Westin London City at 10am on Saturday morning complete with our fave build your own carb box. Plus then we’re hosting a pasta dinner that evening – open to all – would love for you to join us! 

And for those running the London Marathon, make sure to look out for us at Mile 23.5 on the race course. We’ll be decked out in yellow, you can’t miss us!

ASICS House

Where: 1 Kingsland Rd, E2 8AA

When: Monday 20th to Sunday 26th. Opens midday on the 24th.

What: Too much going on across the week to list! Check out the website for a packed schedule of DJs, social runs, yoga, screen printing, shoe trials and free coffee!

A few key events…

Wednesday @ 13:00 + 15:00: Inclusive yoga with Yoga Collective

Friday @ 17:00: Tempo Run Club relaxed 3km, followed by Guided MC led meditation, custom tees, and live DJs

Saturday @ 09:00: Shakeout run with SUAT, who’ll be DJing live before, during, and after the run

More info: https://www.asicshouse.london/

New Balance Run House

Where: Embankment Galleries, Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA

When: Friday 24th to Sunday 26th

What: New Balance are taking up residence at Somerset house AKA right by mile 25 of the course. They’ve got a full programme of sessions, shakeouts and workshops to sign up for, plus open access so you can drop in and reset throughout the weekend.

Some of the events happening…

Saturday @ 19:30: Relaxed evening 5km and a chance to test out the new Ellipse shoes

Sunday @ 09:00: Spectator party with cheer packs and sign making 

Sunday @ 13:00 onwards: Finishers party inc. medal engraving and giveaways, plus post-race mobility by PILLAR Peformance

More info: www.newbalance.co.uk/london-marathon-events-2026

ON Lightspray Tour

Where: 3 Hanover Square, London, W1S 1HD

When: April 24-26 11 a.m. – 7 p.m

What: ON are bringing the Lightspray technology to London. Try the Lightspray Cloudmonster 3 Hyper and Lightspray Cloudboom strike, creative workshops, roundtables and recovery areas. Plus 

Some events happening… 

Friday @ 2pm – Design your own race day bandana with Lydia Bolton 

Friday @ 5.30pm – Sunset shakeout in Lightspray technology 

Saturday @1pm onwards – Cheer poster workshop 

More info: https://events.on.com/onlightspraytourlondon

Saucony Depot

Where: Saucony RUSH Delivery Depot, 131 Bethnal Green Road, E2 7DG

When: Thursday 23rd – Sunday 25th April 

What: Coffee, custom prints, new collections and the chance to win kit. Don’t miss the marathon post box to send messages to loved ones, the RUSH photobooth, shoe customisation plus the chance to test out the Saucony Endorphin range. 

Saturday @ 9.30am Shake out run 

More info: https://www.saucony.com/UK/en_GB/endorphin-collection/ 

Hoka Hub

Where: 4 Chance Street, Shoreditch, E1 6JT

When: Friday 17th – Sunday 26th April

What: The Hoka hub has had a marathon makeover, with recovery zone, Cielo x1 3.0 try ons, sweat testing with my faves Precision Fuel and Hydration, plus free coffee and goodies.  

More info: https://eu-events.hoka.com/ldnmarahokahub/qr

Apple

Where: 17-27 Brompton Road, London, SW1X 9LF

When: Saturday 25th @ 10:30am 

What: Marathon champion Paula Radcliffe and Olympian Chris Thompson are recording a live episode of the Paula’s Run Club podcast. They’ll be chatting all about training, race-day mindset and technology for runners. 

Apple Music will also be on-course on Sunday with various artists and DJs.

More info: https://www.apple.com/uk/today/event/spotlight-run-club-live-042526/7447660433894703104 

Tracksmith

Where: The London Trackhouse, 25 Chiltern Street, W1U 7pw

When: Sunday & Monday post race

What: Finishers poster stamping and ‘first back to the trackhouse’ prizes post race plus kick off party on Friday night at the Trackhouse from 6pm.

More info: https://www.movemint.cc/events/tracksmith-london-weekend-2026

Puma NITRO™ Lab

Where: ICA, The Mall, SW1 5AH

When: Friday 24th to Sunday 26th

What: Loads going on! Visit the NITRO™ Lab for marathon posters, kit customisation, prints, have a go at a 1km energy race or the claw machine and visit the innovation lab.

These events are also happening…

Friday @ 08:00: Project3 shakeout run

Saturday @ 10:00: 5km shakeout run with Puma athlete Lucy Davis

Sunday @ 13:00 onwards: Free pizza, beers, tattoos and medal engraving for finishers

More info: www.pumaldn.com/

House of SportsShoes

Where: House of SportsShoes, 133 Shoreditch High St, E1 6JE

When: Saturday 25th @ 09:00

What: Nike’s official London Marathon shakeout, in collaboration with SportsShoes. Arrive from 08:30 with a relaxed 5km starting at 09:00. Stick around afterwards for the 11:00 mindset workshop with Amira Mansour.

Spaces are limited so register to be on the safe side.

More info: https://www.sportsshoes.com/events/1987195924504

Brooks Hyperion House

Where: The Outernet, Charing Cross Road, London

When: Friday 24th and Saturday 25th

What: Joe Wicks leading pre marathon fitness classes, plus a special podcast episode of Nobody Wants This with Des and Kara chatting to Cynthia Erivo, and a shake out run with Boys get Sad Too.

More info: https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_gb/lets-run-there-london/

Runna Race Hub

Where: 9 Greek Street, W1D 3DZ.

When: Thursday 23rd to Monday 27th

What: The Runna activation is another hub with tons going on all through London Marathon, from live podcast records and course previews, to race kit customisation and the obligatory shakeout run. 

Just a taster of what’s happening…

Friday @ 18:00: Runna Podcast Live with The Hardest Geezer

Saturday @ 4pm: London Course Preview with Anya Culling and Coach Ben

Sunday @ 12:00 onwards: Claim free flowers with your medal and get a post race portrait (also on Monday)

More info: https://www.runna.com/events/london-race-hub

Runlimited Club Lounge

Where: Protein Studios, 31 New Inn Yard, EC2A 3EY

When: Thursday 23rd to Saturday 25th

What: Runlimited have pulled together a 4-day experience, partnering with Nike and Bandit. They’ve got everything from runs and workshops to parties and dinners. This is another one with a packed programme – all the events are free but some require sign-up ahead of time.

Thursday @ 18:00: Nike x Runlimited dinner feat. cocktail hour, mindset workshops and food by Atis and Mildred’s

Friday @ 14:00: Wahoo × Coros workshop on connecting outdoor & indoor running

Saturday @ 14:00: Runlimited open bar & DJ set (in collaboration with Lucky Saint so all good for the runners!)

More info: https://runlimited.co/pages/club-lounge 

Peloton Studios

Where: 11 Floral Street, London, WC2E 9DH 

When: Thursday 23rd to Tuesday 28th

What: Peloton have curated a full schedule of activities designed to support you through your final race prep and into the post-race celebrations. It includes expert-led conversations with their instructors, community events and some big celebrations!

Some of what’s on the schedule… 

Thursday @ 18:00: Panel on becoming a stronger and more resilient runner

Friday @ 18:00: Peloton x Asian Girls shakeout and post-run carb loading

Sunday @ 09:00-16:00: Bag drop for runners at Peloton Covent Garden flagship, plus showers (including towels and Dyson hair dryers!). Reservation required.

More info: https://event.onepeloton.com/2026londonraceweekend