Hi,
It’s that’s time of year when you see people on Strava in a “training block” (one of those new buzz words for what used to be called having a plan & running a bit more).
We’ve got lots of runners doing marathons all over Europe & indeed the US this year with a number doing London & the club will again be organising a bus to & from the race.
🚌 London Marathon Bus 🚌
Alchester Running Club now welcome bookings for the bus to and from the London Marathon on Sunday 27th April 2025.
Bookings are open to all, whether a member of Alchester, our friends from other local running clubs, or anybody else running or wishing to enjoy a fun filled day spectating at this world class event.
The Alchester Marathon bus will take runners directly to the start in the most relaxed and stress free manner.
The prices will remain the same as last year and offers fantastic value at only ÂŁ25 per person return for members and ÂŁ30 per person return for non-members. (Still far cheaper than a standard rail fare and can be relied upon to get you to the start in time!) As with previous years, if you only wish to use the bus to get to the start that is fine, but the cost will remain the same as the return price.
The bus will leave the rear of Bicester Leisure Centre, Queens Avenue, Bicester, OX26 2NR at 6am sharp. (Meeting at 5.45am!)
Runners will be dropped at the start at Blackheath in good time, and spectators will have the choice of getting off there or at Marble Arch in Central London.
For the return, the bus will pick up runners and spectators from very close to the finish at the designated bus pick-up point outside the RAC Club, Pall Mall leaving promptly at 5.30pm and returning to Bicester around 7pm. (We have extended the time to 5.30pm this year to try and help all runners but we must leave at that time due to regulations on drivers hours.)
Wendy and Ian Hunter have organised this bus for several years and have a lot of London Marathon experience, they will help runners get to the right start area and be on hand to answer any questions.
Booking early is advised to secure your place, we have sold out in recent years! If you would like a place(s) on the bus, please contact Wendy Hunter.
NB! Please note that your place on the bus is not confirmed until payment is made in full, and we cannot provide refunds if you choose to cancel after payment.
Thanks
Ian & Wendy Hunter