Flora Marathon 2009 Pace Chart Mile Elite Wheel Wheel Elite 3:30 4:30 5:00 6:00 Women chair chair Men/ Pace Pace Pace Pace Spectator Men Women Mass Start 09:00 09:20 09:20 09:45 09:45 09:45 09:45 09:45 1 09:05 09:23 09:24 09:49 09:53 09:55 09:56 09:58 Guide 2 09:10 09:27 09:28 09:54 10:01 10:05 10:07 10:12 Flora spectators are a crowd on the move! Most people like to try 3 09:15 09:31 09:32 09:59 10:09 10:15 10:19 10:26 and see runners at more than one location on the route and it’s great to soak up the 4 09:21 09:34 09:36 10:04 10:17 10:26 10:30 10:40 atmosphere, take in some of the landmarks, and perhaps pick up refreshments on 5 09:26 09:38 09:41 10:09 10:25 10:36 10:42 10:53 the way too. Here are some tips on getting around London to make your day safer 6 09:31 09:42 09:45 10:13 10:33 10:46 10:53 11:07 and more enjoyable. 7 09:36 09:45 09:49 10:18 10:41 10:57 11:05 11:21 8 09:42 09:49 09:53 10:23 10:49 11:07 11:16 11:35 here are hundreds of thousands of people lining On the opposite page is a specially formulated pace guide to 9 09:47 09:53 09:57 10:28 10:57 11:17 11:28 11:48 the route of the Flora London Marathon every year, help you follow the top flight action in the elite races. This is Tand every year there seem to be more and more. how it works: if you are spectating at The Mint on East 10 09:52 09:56 10:02 10:33 11:05 11:28 11:39 12:02 Some parts of the course can become very congested Smithfield near the halfway point (about 13 miles) you will first 11 09:57 10:00 10:06 10:37 11:13 11:38 11:50 12:16 especially around the major landmarks and attractions. see the leaders in the men’s wheelchair elite race at around 12 10:03 10:04 10:10 10:42 11:21 11:48 12:02 12:30 10.07am. The elite women will be through roughly a minute By the time you are reading this guide you have probably later at 10.08am and, at about 10.14am, the leader in the 13 10:08 10:07 10:14 10:47 11:29 11:58 12:13 12:43 made your plans for the day: where to meet up with women’s elite wheelchair race should be passing. Finally the 14 10:13 10:11 10:18 10:52 11:37 12:09 12:25 12:57 friends; when to look out for the elite men and women; fastest elite men will race past out towards at 15 10:19 10:15 10:23 10:57 11:45 12:19 12:36 13:11 where to eat and drink; what time to look out for your around 10.47am followed by the mass of runners. spouse/friend/son/daughter etc. 16 10:24 10:18 10:27 11:01 11:53 12:29 12:48 13:25 Of course, because the Flora London Marathon route runs in 17 10:29 10:22 10:31 11:06 12:01 12:40 12:59 13:38 If you find yourself at one of the busier areas it can be both directions along East Smithfield, you get another chance 18 10:34 10:26 10:35 11:11 12:09 12:50 13:11 13:52 frustrating, especially if the crowds become so deep you to see the elite athletes as they head west — you are also at 19 10:40 10:29 10:39 11:16 12:17 13:00 13:22 14:06 can’t see the action or you have to deal with pushchairs the 22 1/2 miles mark! By now the men’s elite chairs will be the or wheelchairs. You may well decide to make your way first athletes through at about 10.42am followed soon by the 20 10:45 10:33 10:44 11:21 12:25 13:11 13:34 14:20 to somewhere a bit quieter. Over the next few pages other races until the men’s elite pass you at about 11.32am. 21 10:50 10:37 10:48 11:25 12:33 13:21 13:45 14:33 you will find useful maps and information about the Flora London Marathon course which will help you make your The Pace Guide also shows calculated times so you know 22 10:55 10:40 10:52 11:30 12:41 13:31 13:56 14:47 way around; the best spots to watch the race and the when to keep an eye out for your loved ones as they 23 11:01 10:44 10:56 11:35 12:49 13:41 14:08 15:01 places to avoid. come bounding majestically down the road. If they have 24 11:06 10:48 11:00 11:40 12:57 13:52 14:19 15:15 a projected finishing time of 4 hours 30 minutes and you There is advice on public transport, routes to take to are waiting to see them at The Cat and Canary in Canary 25 11:11 10:51 11:05 11:45 13:05 14:02 14:31 15:28 help you see the race at different places, and a guide to Wharf (mile 19 ) you know, if they’ve done their training, 26 11:16 10:55 11:09 11:49 13:13 14:12 14:42 15:42 the on course, all designed to make your Race Day you should see them come past at about 13:00 hours Finish 11:18 10:56 11:10 11:51 13:15 14:15 14:45 15:45 go smoothly. (1pm to you!). Simple.

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TEMPLE BLACKFRIARS ALL SAINTS WESTFERRY CHARING EAST kilometre markers CROSS CANNON POPLAR BLACKWALL INDIA ST MONUMENT SHADWELL WEST INDIA ST JAMES’S SOUTHWARK QUAY EMBANKMENT CANARY WHARF NORTH LONDON CLOSED WESTMINSTER WAPPING HERON GREEN PARK EAST QUAY SILVERTOWN & WESTMINSTER CITY AIRPORT SOUTH NORTH ST JAMES’S BOROUGH CLOSED WATERLOO QUAY PARK ROTHERHITHE ROTHERHITHE

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CHARLTON WESTCOMBE MAZE HILL PARK CHARLTON GREENWICH GREENWICH GREENWICH DEPFORD PARK

NEW CROSS WOOLWICH The Course COMMON GETTING AROUND BY RAIL BLACKHEATH With all roads closed, the only way to get around is by From Charing Cross you can take the Northern or Get off at Tower Hill and you can watch public transport. Both and the Bakerloo Line southbound to Waterloo. Transferring onto the runners from a number of locations in (DLR) lay on extra services on the Jubilee Line eastbound gives a number of options. this area BUT it will be very, very busy. BLACKHEATH Marathon Day, and this is by far the best way to From station you can walk along Tooley The best option is to walk from Tower Hill get around. Street to Road and see the runners just station to Tower Gateway on the DLR and before they cross Tower Bridge at mile 12. Or, walk over head east out towards the . EAST LONDON LINE CLOSURE London Bridge into the — the race passes The East London Line is closed until 2010 – so don’t base underneath London Bridge. If you are early enough If you are coming to Waterloo East station then you PLACES TO AVOID any of your plans around stations on this line. (between 8.55 and 9.45) you will see the adidas Mini should head for Waterloo Underground and follow the Marathon age group races which start just east of London suggestions above. AVOID THE START AREA Bridge. Later on, the main race passes by at mile 23. If you want to follow your loved ones and try and The mass race starts at 9.45am from Blackheath and If you are leaving your runner at get a glimpse of them as they pass, we suggest avoiding the very crowded places where it is . We don’t suggest accompanying your If you keep walking you will reach Bank station, a major then see the suggestions above for viewing and difficult to find a spot, hard to move around and get runner to the Start. The assembly areas are for runners Underground interchange. It also connects with the DLR, connections from London Bridge. in and out. These are: only, so you will have to say goodbye well before race so you can head east out towards Canary Wharf and the time anyway. There are a couple of options. All runners Isle of Dogs to see the race between miles 14 and 21. AROUND THE COURSE GREENWICH are entitled to free travel to the Start on South Eastern Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs (Docklands especially the area close to the trains from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bermondsey station on the Jubilee Line is right on the Light Railway), Miles 14 to 21 on the Marathon CUTTY SARK. Bridge. If you were to say goodbye at any one of Marathon route between miles 11 and 12. It’s a good route, are well served by a number of Docklands these three stations, then it’s an easy transfer onto the place to watch, a straight stretch of road and once your Light Railway stations. If a Station is not mentioned TOWER BRIDGE and the route east of the Bridge Underground to make your way onto the Marathon route, runner has passed you can get back on the Jubilee Line then it is not close enough to the route to be (EAST SMITHFIELD) get your spot and probably have time for breakfast too! and continue on to Canary Wharf (mile 19). Or, get off at considered spectator friendly. The DLR and west of the Bridge We encourage runners to get to the starts early – the first Canada Water Station and a short walk will take you to connects with London Underground at (TOWER HILL) trains leave central London at 7.00am, so if you travel mile 9 at Surrey Quays. As above, if you get back on the Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line), Bank (District & Circle into London together you will have plenty of time. You Jubilee Line eastbound you can get to Canary Wharf. Lines – connect at Monument Station) and ANYWHERE BETWEEN MILE 25 AND THE FINISH won’t be bored though – the elite women’s race starts Tower Gateway (walk to Tower Hill – District & Circle Obviously, many of you will eventually end up in at 9.00am so you will see them, plus the wheelchair Another option from Charing Cross is to travel south one Lines.) So, when you want to head back this area later on in the day as you head to the competitors and then the elite men before the mass stop to Embankment and connect with the District & towards the Marathon finish you can use runner Meet and Greet area in Road. runners start to come through. Circle Line eastbound. these interchanges.

FROM THE START TO GREENWICH SPECTATOR ROUTES If you really must accompany your runner to the Start, you can travel on the same trains from Charing Cross, Waterloo East and London Bridge, but will need to purchase a ticket as travel for non-runners is not free. These trains are also extremely busy, and non runners are therefore not encouraged. REMEMBER SPECTATORS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE ASSEMBLY AREAS.

Trains go to Blackheath, Maze Hill and Greenwich stations, depending on which Start runners are on. We would not advise travelling to Blackheath (Blue Start) or Maze Hill (Red and Green Start) stations. There are no Underground or DLR connections and the only way to leave is to return to these stations and get a train back into central London and this may take some time. So if your runner is on the Blue or the Green starts, think carefully about this one.

However Greenwich station (Red Start) is in the town centre and also connects with the DLR. Runners have a 20 minute walk to the Start assembly area from Greenwich station (remember the assembly area is for runners only.) You could say goodbye at the station and stay and watch the race in Greenwich, but see ‘places to avoid’ on the previous page. Our best advice would be to transfer onto the DLR and head out to Canary Wharf and the Isle of Dogs where there are some much easier viewing spots.

kilometre markers THE ISLE OF DOGS

Shadwell A short walk from the station takes you to . A very popular spectator spot as the races passes by twice. Please do not spectate in the middle of the road and cross only at designated crossing points. (The closest is at Glamis Road; a subway under the road takes you from one side to another and also has a ramp suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs.) OFFICIAL CHEERING POINT Limehouse CANARY WHARF Lots of options from here. Cut through the park BBC London 94.9 and Fuller’s London over the top of the Limehouse Link and you will Pride have teamed up to provide a reach Narrow Street at mile 14. This lively part of family experience at Montgomery the route has several pubs and is very popular – Square, Canary Wharf where you can cheer on the runners as they pass. noisy and busy – and narrow! Or, go the opposite way, walk down Butcher Row and down onto The BBC London 94.9, the official London Highway to see runners twice. Or, turn right onto radio station of the Flora London Commercial Road and see runners at 21 miles, Marathon will be broadcasting live from 9am. Come and watch Jo Good keep walking along Commercial Road towards West and Paul Ross from the BBC London India Dock Road and you will find one of the less 94.9 breakfast show who will be busy parts of the route. amongst the broadcasting team during the morning.

Westferry And London’s favourite brewer Fuller’s Westferry station is small and has elevated will be offering samples of London platforms so there are stairs to climb up and down Pride, along with supporters boards here. The Station is at the eastern end of Narrow and flags for spectators to show how proud they are of their runners. Street. You can either walk up onto West India Dock Road to watch, or follow the route down Come and show your support for the Westferry Road. As the runners go underneath the runners as they pass at the Canary roundabout you can walk up the ramp onto Canary Wharf official cheering point.broadcast from BBC London 94.9 and samples Wharf for further viewing opportunities. of London Pride, there will be plenty of activity for youngsters on the Park. Poplar The station is just behind Poplar High Street, mile 20 on the route. Again, it’s one of the less busy areas; most of the spectators are locals here. Blackwall Exit the Station towards Preston’s Road and the runners will pass you as they make their way towards Poplar High Street. If you walk up onto Trafalgar Way you will be on the least busy part of the whole route! If you are looking for landmarks you will see the New Fish Market, relocated here from the City of London in the 1980s. kilometre markers It can be windy here, so after a while you may choose to keep walking through onto Canary Wharf. Canary Wharf Another elevated station, walk down and get your bearings, remember the runners make a loop around the whole complex, so lots of viewing opportunities. Shops, bars and restaurants will be open, so maybe a good time to grab a bite to eat! THE ISLE TOWER BRIDGE TO WESTMINSTER OF DOGS (Continued) Heron Quays This station is right on the route, just as the runners enter Canary Wharf at its western entrance at about 18 and a half miles. Be prepared to queue when arriving at and leaving from this station. Turn right and you move further onto Canary Wharf itself, passing the entrance to the Underground station. If you need to cross the route, use the shopping centre underground walkways. Turn left and you will go back towards the 18 mile mark. Another opportunity to see runners twice near the City Pride pub, as they exit the underground roundabout just before mile 15, they start their loop of the Isle of Dogs. South Quay Located on Marsh Wall. South Quay station is currently under redevelopment, there is no pavement on one side of the road, so not an ideal viewing location this year. Crossharbour The George pub will be certain to have a band here to entertain the crowds. Turn either left or right and move further away from the station entrance if you want a quieter spot to watch. Keep walking south and you will come to Mudchute station. Mudchute Located on East Ferry Road close to the 17 mile point. This is a good spot to watch, less busy than many places. The Nelson pub on the corner of East Ferry and Westferry Roads is popular with EMBANKMENT & CHARING CROSS the locals. This part of the route (from mile 23 to ) will be very busy with spectators especially towards Westminster. Embankment and Charing Cross stations will involve a longer walk to the Meet and Greet area at the finish (up to 20 minutes), however, these stations will be less crowded than either St James’s Park or Westminster. The southern most station on the Isle of Dogs, this will be busy with spectators coming from Greenwich and the Cutty Sark to continue watching the race. The corner of East Ferry Road MILE 23 OFFICIAL CHEERING POINT - MMC ZONE and Westferry Road is always congested, if you Come and join the fun at the MMC Zone, at mile 23 next to the . BBC London 94.9 and walk up Westferry Road to towards the 16 mile Fuller’s London Pride have teamed up with MMC, a global professional services firm at this iconic location point it should be easier to find a spot to watch. so that you can cheer on your favourite runners, enjoy a variety of entertainment including a steel band and face-painters, sample some of London’s most famous ale and keep hunger pangs at bay with some great A tube map will show you the various connections BBQ food. There will also be live reporting from London’s radio station, BBC London 94.9. All proceeds will you can make to reach these stations. The go to MMC’s Charity of the Year, Help the Hospices. main interchanges from the DLR to London Underground are at Canary Wharf (Jubilee Line), Tower Gateway (walk to Tower Hill, District & Circle Lines) and Bank/Monument (Northern, District & Circle and Central Lines). THE FINISH Westminster & St James’s Park The closest stations to the Meet and Greet area on Horse 45 minutes from Victoria, 15 minutes from Charing Cross Guards Parade are Westminster and St James’s Park. Both and 20 minutes from Embankment). However, these of these stations are extremely busy and expect queues stations will be less crowded. Where stations are on to get in and out, especially from lunchtime onwards when the ‘wrong’ side of the route, you will need to use the many spectators – including you! – make their way to the designated crossing points. These are clearly signed and Finish. Congestion will be compounded by runners who marshalled. Again these will be busy and you will often have already finished and their families leaving the area, and need to wait before you can cross. regular London tourists visiting the landmarks nearby. If you are arriving at St James’s Park tube we would advise that PLEASE DO NOT USE GREEN PARK STATION AS THIS IS you use Queen Anne’s Gate crossing to access the Meet NOT SUITABLE TO ACCESS THE MEET AND GREET AREA. and Greet area and use Storey’s Gate Crossing to make HEADING TO THIS STATION WILL ONLY CAUSE DISTRESS your way back to the station. AND TAKE FAR LONGER TO BE REUNITED WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY. If you are arriving at Westminster station you will not need to use a crossing point to access the Meet and Greet area. Victoria We recommend that any wheelchair bound people wanting Victoria will involve a longer walk to the Meet and Greet to access the Meet and Greet area use this station as it has area (up to 45 minutes walk). However, this station is less step free access to the station and you will not have to use likely to be congested. We would advise that you use the one of the public crossing points. pedestrian footbridge on Spur Road to make your way to the Meet and Greet area on . The There are other stations relatively close by which can help footbridge will be two way so you should use it to make spread the load – Charing Cross, Embankment and Victoria your way back to Victoria station. The footbridge is not will involve a longer walk to the Meet and Greet area (up to suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs.

FINISH AREA CROSSING POINTS There are a number of crossing points around the course to help the public get around but the Finish Area is so busy on Race Day that there are more crossing points around St James’s Park than anywhere else along the 26.2 mile route. If you have decided to brave the crowds and meet your runner in the park you can cross the course at the following points. These crossing points are shown on the map opposite.

PARLIAMENT SQUARE This is a two way crossing point ideal for access to and from St James’s Park tube towards the runner Meet and Greet area. This crossing is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

STOREY’S GATE One way access only from north to south, after being reunited with your runners this is ideal for those of you wanting to leave from St James’s Park tube. This crossing point is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

QUEEN ANNE’S GATE One way access only from south to north, ideal for those of you arriving at St James’s Park tube and wanting to make your way to the Meet and Greet on Horse Guards Parade. This crossing point is suitable for wheelchairs and pushchairs.

SPUR ROAD Two-way footbridge perfect for those of you using Victoria station heading for the Meet and Greet on Horse Guards Parade and ideal when you want to make you way home. Not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs FI N ISH AREA Park St James’s FANCY A SWIFT The Ship & Billet The King TheTavern Railway HALF? William IV

If you plan to watch the Flora London Marathon from one spot, why not a pub? All the pubs listed below are putting on special events, many linked to charities. Check the maps on the previous pages to see which pub is closest to you.

njoying a pint is the last thing on the mind of The Royal Standard Spanish Galleon 44 Vanburgh Park The Pilot 48 Greenwich Church St Blacksmith Arms most runners in the Flora London Marathon but, 68 River Way Help the Hospices 257 Rotherhithe Street for spectators, watching from a pub on route E  with a drink and some pub grub makes for a perfect Sun in the 123 Shooters Hill Road Angerstein Hotel The Gate Clock Sunday morning. And what better way to complement Barnardos 108 Woolwich Road 275 Creek Road The Ship York Sands Roy Castle Foundation British Red Cross 375 Rotherhithe Street your drink than listening to live music from one of the 42 British Lung Foundation bands playing on route. Kings Arms 1 Frances Street The Ship & Billet The Lord Hood 1 Woolwich Road 300 Creek Road Along the 26.2 miles of the route there are 82 pubs and Greenhouse Schools Project Leonard Cheshire The Adam & Eve The Castle Tavern 47 Swan Road of these 55 are taking part in the Flora London Marathon 179 Powis Street Livability best dressed pub competition, many of these will have Ricks Bar The Duke 208 Trafalgar Road 125 Creek Road bands playing in close vicinity helping to create a carnival The Mint The Greyhound Sense The Ship St Mary atmosphere. 246 Woolwich Church St 39 Marychurch Street The Greenwich & Bexley  of Erin Cottage Hospice 2-4 New King Street London’s landlords and landladies have been invited to The Crown RNIB 176 Trafalgar Road The Gregorian join in the Marathon festivities by dressing up their pub, The Kidscape 96 Old Jamaica Road with banners, balloons and bunting (supplied by the Flora Woolwich Church Street The John Evelyn Motor Neurone Disease RNLI 299 Evelyn Street Association London Marathon) and any other colourful decorations. Samaritans The establishment that is judged the best dressed wins a King William IV Clancy’s 155 Trafalgar Road Nine champagne dinner for two. 1 Warspite Road YMCA The Black Horse 146-148 Tanner Street St Joseph’s Hospice 195 Evelyn Street The Stroke Association Around 60 of these pubs are linked to charities who have Hardy’s Public House The King’s Arms runners in the race. They are providing a base for the charity The White Horse 92 Trafalgar Road 251 Tooley Street 704 Woolwich Road Barnardo’s Challenge Events The Farriers Arms supporters to cheer on their families and friends and with The Eve Appeal 214 Lower Street the help of the bands it really will be a spine tingling moment Neurofibromatosis Pommelers Rest The King’s Arms Association 196 Tower Bridge Road for all the runners. The Antigallican 16 King William Walk CLIC Sargent 428 Woolwich Road Barts & the London Charity Brain & Spine Foundation The Surrey Docks On the next couple of pages you will find find a 185 Lower Road The River Bar & Brasserie comprehensive list of all participating pubs and bars Mind 206 Tower Bridge Road The Rose of Denmark Admiral Hardy SSAFA on the course complete with the address and, if there 296 Woolwich Road 7 College Approach is one, the affiliated charity. Voice Moby Dick 6 Russell Place The Bridgehouse Bar & Dining Room So check on the maps (pages 24-35) to see which pubs The Pickwick The Gipsy Moth 218 Tower Bridge Road 246 Woolwich Road 60 Greenwich Church St The Deal Porter Muscular Dystrophy are near you and join in the fun. Fuller’s pubs are marked Childrens Trust 346-352 Rotherhithe Street by the red crest and serve London Pride. London Pride is the official beer of the Flora London Marathon. continues overleaf The Harps The Albion The Antigallican

Caxton The George The Brown Bear The Porters Lodge 50 The Highway 114 Glengall Grove 139 Leman Street 17 Arthur Street Crossroads, Diabetes UK, Great Ormond Street Hope for Children EveryChild & Sense The Pepper Pot All Bar One 22 Dock Street The Old Rose 42 Mackenzie Walk The Banker 128 The Highway Kith & Kids 2 Cousin Lane Macmillian Cancer Support The Mint Slug & Lettuce 12 East Smithfield HMS 51-55 Mackenzie Walk The Childrens Society Narrow St. Bar & Dining Children With Leukaemia Antony Nolan Trust Room 1 Catherine Place Cat & Canary Chamberlain Hotel Temple Walkabout 25-27 Fisherman’s Walk 130-135 Temple Place Booty’s Riverside Bar Building FC2 Breast Cancer Care 92a Narrow Street Learning for Life Orchid - Fighting male Liberty Bounds cancer 15 Trinity Square The Restaurant Ship Fine Line H.E.A.R.T UK Hispaniola The Grapes 29-30 Fishermans Walk Victoria Embankment 76 Narrow Street 10 Cabot Square BEAT Ability LEPRA All Bar One 16 Byward Street Leukaemia Research The Red Lion The City Pride The Resolute Fund St James St 1 West Ferry Road 210 Poplar High Street Blind Business Wellchild Cystic Fibrosis Association Charitable The Hung Drawn & Trust Quartered The Rogue Trader The Oporto 27 Great Tower Street 25 West Ferry Road 43 West India Dock Road NSPCC Leather Exchange Centrepoint 15 Leathermarket Street The Walrus & Carpenter The Tooke Arms The Star of The East 47 Monument Street 165 West Ferry Road 805a Commercial Road Meningitis Trust Mad Hatter Hotel International Spinal Crimestoppers 3-7 Stamford Street Research Trust Monument The Crown 18 Fish Hill Street The Ship 667 Commercial Road Whizz Kidz The Ship 290 West Ferry Road KIDS 68 Borough Road The Evelina Children’s Hospital Appeal The Britannia The Railway Tavern 20 Monument Street 576 Commercial Road Parkinsons Disease Sanctuary House Hotel The Lord Nelson DebRA Society 33 Tothill Street 1 Manchester Road RNID