The Best Free Event In The Running Year

Whether you are running in the race or not the exhibition is an opportunity that’s too good to miss for anyone interested in running and fitness. The 2010 Virgin London Marathon Exhibition will be the biggest ever, the demand from exhibitors to present their latest products and services has been unprecedented. All the major athletic brands are present as are a multitude of other exhibitors showing and selling everything from socks to global navigation devices to the latest niche products and everything between. The show has more manufacturers, more international races, more charities, more running publications, more medical companies and the best selection of retailers you will ever see under one roof. There is plenty to engage beginner and the serious distance runner alike.

When To Come

Held every year at ExCeL in London's Docklands throughout the registration process, the biggest and best venue in the country, the show attracts 70,000 visitors over its 4 open days. With 15000 visitors on the week days and 25000 on Saturday you may want to consider visiting in the week to avoid the rush on Saturday. The opening hours are listed here. If you come on Saturday our advice is the earlier the better, 9am to 11am is the quietest time. If you have no choice and have to arrive after 11am on Saturday please be patient and you will still have a great time.

Everything You Need Under One Roof

Which ever day you visit, after registering and picking up your chip and number, don't forget to allow plenty of time to look round the Exhibition because you are bound to get seduced by the show. It offers an opportunity too good to miss, whether it's the Virgin London Marathon Superstore for this year's adidas souvenir clothing, the sports superstars that turn out to meet us mere mortals every year, the Virgin London Marathon Pasta Party and stage presentations (The Pasta Party incorporates the Virgin stage where a full agenda of informative presentations and entertainment is scheduled) or just the urge to spend, spend, spend allow the time and you'll have a great experience.

Free To Enter

Don't forget the show is Free to enter so feel free to bring your family and friends and tell all your running companions that even if they are not competing it's a great day out.

Now that your friends are thoroughly fed up with you constantly talking about running, come and share your experience with over seventy thousand like-minded people at the marathon running event of the year.

Virgin London Marathon Pasta Party 2011

As any wise marathon runner knows, getting the right food into your system is as important as a thorough training programme. Stocking up on carbohydrates prior to the big race is absolutely key if you are to perform to your very best. To help you have the energy to race for the line, or to cheer on your friends and family, don't forget to visit the Pasta Party. While you eat, you can pick up last minute tips from expert speakers.