{"id":226848,"date":"2025-04-05T14:02:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T14:02:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/strefa-startowa-london-marathon-2025-poradnik-dla-uczestnikow\/"},"modified":"2025-05-02T21:12:33","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T21:12:33","slug":"london-marathon-2025-start-area-participant-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldmarathoner.com\/en\/london-marathon-2025-start-area-participant-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"London Marathon 2025 Start Area \u2013 Participant Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

The London Marathon is not only one of the largest road races in the world, but also a unique logistical experience \u2013 especially on race day. Before you cross the start line, there are still a few important steps to take in what\u2019s known as the Start Area \u2013 the pre-race preparation zone.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re taking part in the TCS London Marathon 2025, this guide will help you navigate the five Assembly Areas, understand where to go, what to bring, and how to stay calm in a crowd of thousands of runners.<\/p>\n

How Assembly Areas Work<\/strong><\/p>\n

There are five Assembly Areas this year. Your bib number determines your assigned area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Bib number<\/th>\nAssembly Area<\/th>\nNearest station<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Blue numbers on a white background<\/td>\nBLUE<\/td>\nBlackheath – 10 min walk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Green numbers on a white background<\/td>\nGREEN<\/td>\nBlackheath – 10 min walk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Pink numbers on a white background<\/td>\nPINK<\/td>\nMaze Hill – 10 min walk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Red numbers on a white background<\/td>\nRED<\/td>\nGreenwich – 10 min walk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Red numbers on a yellow background<\/td>\nYELLOW<\/td>\nBlackheath – 10 min walk<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Your bib number determines which Assembly Area you should go to. This is very important, as it\u2019s the only place where you can drop off your kitbag and head to the start line.<\/p>\n

Transport and Arrival<\/strong><\/p>\n

Free travel is offered to all runners on race day:<\/p>\n