TCS London Marathon Event Week

Find out everything about the TCS London Marathon running show, including information about collecting your race bib, as well as where we’ll be cheering you on on Marathon Day.

Collecting Race Bib Number

TCS London Marathon Running Show

All runners must attend the running show at the ExCeL Centre London in order to collect their race number for the big day! Your pack will include your race number as well as an official kitbag with a sticker matching your bib number and allocated bag lorry​.

The Running Show is more than just race pack collection, it's one of the largest running shows in the world.

What to expect?

  • Race Pack Collection: This is where you’ll pick up your bib, timing chip, and official kit.
  • Expert Guest Speakers: Hear from legendary athletes and nutritionists on the main stage. A chance to pick up last minute ideas and tips.
  • Innovative Tech: Test out and buy the latest footwear and wearable tech from global brands.
  • Charity Hub: Meet the incredible teams behind the causes that drive thousands of runners. OCD-UK are reviewing an opportunity to be there for the 2027 Running Show.
  • Find your name on the 2027 London Marathon feature wall

The Running Show will be open from the Wednesday before the marathon, until the Saturday.  Dates and times will be added here in due course.

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OCD-UK Cheer Spot

The OCD-UK team will once again host a cheer spot somewhere around the London Marathon course.  If you’ve got friends and family cheering you on, they’re more than welcome to join us at one of our cheer points. We’re easy to spot in our bright orange t-shirts.

We will also be recruiting volunteers to join us on the day to make lots of noise for all the OCD-UK and other charity runners.

We will update this section early in 2027 with details for the location of our cheer spot/s.
Cheer Spot 1
Tower Bridge / East Smithfield - TBC
Our first cheer spot will be near this iconic part of the London Marathon day. It's approximately halfway and we’ll be stationed just after the bridge after runners turn right onto East Smithfield heading out towards the Docklands. As you run down East Smithfield we will be somewhere on your right hand side, so be sure to look to your right and give us a wave when you see our famous orange teardrop and handheld flags!
Cheer Spot 2
Docklands - TBC
Subject to having sufficient volunteers, we will try and have a second cheer spot in the Docklands area. However, this will be confirmed nearer the time.
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