London Run House is coming to Somerset House

For the 2026 TCS London Marathon, New Balance, Official Apparel and Footwear Partner is throwing open the doors to something special: London Run House. It’s a community-powered hub celebrating the runners, crews, and creatives who make London’s running scene what it is, all rooted in one simple belief: if you run, you belong.

Set inside Somerset House’s Embankment Galleries, London Run House is being reimagined as a high-energy, immersive space where community, craft, and performance collide. Across the weekend, it’ll bring together everyone from elite athletes to first-time marathoners, run clubs to cheer squads, all experiencing New Balance through a uniquely London vibe.

Those visiting can enjoy immersive workshops and panel discussions to installations and screenings, along with:

• Bar & Lounge — coffee, refreshments, snacks and seating

• Compression Boots & Massage Guns — post-marathon recovery support

• Film Screening & London Community Portrait Exhibition by Vivek Vadoliya

• Medal Engraving

• T-Shirt Heat Press Printing with London-focused designs

• Test & Trial treadmill stations featuring the latest New Balance running footwear

• Product Showcase including FuelCell SuperComp Elite v5, Ellipse v1, 1080v15 and RC apparel collection

• British Sign Language (BSL) Education

• Race-Day Ready Nails & Hair Styling

Friday 24th April

• Pre-Race Body Regulation Session | 14:00 – 17:00 | Hosted by Mikey Kratzer and Jay Levine

• Runner Beans Workshop | 18:00 – 19:00 | Make your mark in an arts and crafts workshop hosted by Runner Beans run crew

Saturday 25th April

• Race Ready | 10:00 – 16:00 | Massage, hair styling, sign-making and more

• LES Run Workshop | 16:00 – 18:00 | Guided collage experience hosted by Toni-Ann Murphy

• Relaxation Lounge | 18:00 – 22:00 | Women’s community-led pre-race recovery space hosted by LES Run and PASSA

• Ellipse Sunset Run | 19:30 – 20:30 | A relaxed 5km evening run with the opportunity to test the new Ellipse, hosted by The Greenstreet Collective

Sunday 26th April

• Spectator Party | 09:00 – 13:00 | Cheer packs, sign-making and support stations

• Finisher Party | 13:00 – 17:00 | Medal engraving, finisher posters and celebrations

• Pillar Post Marathon Stretch & Mobility | 13:00 – 14:00 & 16:00 – 17:00

• Pillar Post Marathon Pilates | 14:30 – 15:30

• Cheer Zones | Mile 8, 16.3 & 25 | Join London run crews bringing energy and support across the course

Open throughout the 2026 TCS London Marathon weekend, London Run House will serve as a welcoming destination for runners and visitors alike, somewhere to prepare, recover, connect and celebrate together.

Address: New Balance London Run House, Embankment Galleries, Somerset House, WC2R 1LA

Opening Hours

Friday 24 April | 14:00 – 17:00

Saturday 25 April | 10:00 – 18:00

Sunday 26 April | 09:00 – 17:00

Sign up for what's on via: https://www.newbalance.co.uk/london-marathon-events-2026.html