There’s no doubt about it, running the London Marathon is not for the faint-hearted.

With 26 miles across the capital, it takes months to train for, with a strict diet and training regime all in a bid to cross the finish line and take home an impressive medal.

But, there are more perks to running the marathon with the chance to get free meals from a range of restaurants throughout London.

Whether it’s a burger, pasta or pizza you’re after, there are plenty of places offering free food and drinks to London Marathon medallists.

Everywhere London Marathon runners can get free food and drinks

Bills

All London Bills are offering free burgers and beer on the day of the race, all you need to do is show off your 2023 medal. It is advised to pre-book as there’s no doubt it will be busy.

MEATliquor

Another place to get a great burger for free, MEATliquor is offering runners any burger from their menu on the day of the marathon. Plus volunteers can even get a free burger, just show your badge and pick your meal.

Leon

London Marathon runners can get a free Vegan Moroccan Meatballs box on either Saturday or Sunday (April 22 and 23). The offer is only via the Leon app where you will need to enter the code RUNBABYRUN.

Plus, Leon is offering spectators a free hot drink if they spend £5 on the app and enter the code COFFEECHEER.

The Real Greek

Fans of Greek should be excited as you can get a free Greek Plate if you run the marathon from Sunday, April 23 until Thursday, April 27. From a wide choice of dishes to enjoy, the deal is dine-in only but is on offer in all UK restaurants.

Pasta Evangelists

Londoners can claim one of 4,000 Deliveroo vouchers this weekend to claim free pasta ahead of the marathon. All you have to do is use the code RUNPASTA10 for a discount worth £10.