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theenglishman · 19-04-16, 08:59 AM

Around the 18 mile mark, in and around Canary Wharf is the best place to watch. You can watch them go one way and hop across the road/around the corner and see them after you've done 400m and they've done another 5 miles. Once the runners start coming through it's not really possible to cross the roads, So keep in mind where the tube stations are and how you get to them.

Don't go to the start - you won't see anything and getting anywhere else will be a major PITA

Get their runner number and track them on the website on your smart phone. Either shout encouragement or take their pic - they go past so fast you won't be able to do both. And you don't want them to stop for a chat.

arrange a meeting point after that's away from the finish. If they're running for a charity most big charities have meeting points near the end.

Oh and forget the Boris bike - the place is heaving and with all the road closures you'll not get anywhere.

It's surprisingly emotional and something everyone should go and see. Well worth it!

19-04-16, 08:59 AM	#3
theenglishman Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Woking Posts: 81	Re: Londoners Help (Marathon Day) Around the 18 mile mark, in and around Canary Wharf is the best place to watch. You can watch them go one way and hop across the road/around the corner and see them after you've done 400m and they've done another 5 miles. Once the runners start coming through it's not really possible to cross the roads, So keep in mind where the tube stations are and how you get to them. Don't go to the start - you won't see anything and getting anywhere else will be a major PITA Get their runner number and track them on the website on your smart phone. Either shout encouragement or take their pic - they go past so fast you won't be able to do both. And you don't want them to stop for a chat. arrange a meeting point after that's away from the finish. If they're running for a charity most big charities have meeting points near the end. Oh and forget the Boris bike - the place is heaving and with all the road closures you'll not get anywhere. It's surprisingly emotional and something everyone should go and see. Well worth it!