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Accreditation Staffing at the London Marathon Running Show

Before runners can cross one of the world's most famous finish lines, there's another important milestone to tick off: collecting their Event Pack. Our accreditation staff supported the London Marathon Running Show…

Client and event overview

Before runners can cross one of the world's most famous finish lines, there's another important milestone to tick off: collecting their Event Pack. Our accreditation staff supported the London Marathon Running Show, helping runners prepare for the huge weekend ahead. And when thousands of people are arriving with one thing on their minds — Marathon Day — getting that process right matters.

The Journey Starts Before the Start Line

The Running Show is a huge part of the London Marathon experience, bringing runners together at ExCeL London before race day.

Participants collect the all-important Event Pack containing their bib number and timing chip, without which they can't take part in the Marathon.

Our team supported the accreditation process, welcoming runners and helping keep people moving through the experience.

There's a brilliant atmosphere to work within. For some runners it's their first marathon; for others, the latest of many. Either way, by this point the months of training are done and race day suddenly feels very real.

Accreditation Staff Who Understand the Moment

Good event accreditation needs to be organised and efficient, but that doesn't mean it has to feel transactional.

Our teams understand they're often one of the first human touchpoints attendees encounter.

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The Outcome

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Services Used

Ethical Staffing supported this brief with Accreditation Teams, Festival Staffing, Event Stewards.

Accreditation Teams

The right people, through the right gates, with the paperwork checked.

Festival Staffing

Briefed festival teams who know the site, the gates and the brief.

Event Stewards

Visible, briefed stewards for crowd flow, directions and visitor care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What did Ethical Staffing do at the London Marathon Running Show?

Before runners can cross one of the world's most famous finish lines, there's another important milestone to tick off: collecting their Event Pack. Our accreditation staff supported the London Marathon Running Show, helping runners prepare for the huge weekend ahead. And when thousands of people are arriving with one thing on their minds — Marathon Day — getting that process right matters.

The Journey Starts Before the Start Line

The Running Show is a huge part of the London Marathon experience, bringing runners together at ExCeL London before race day.

Participants collect the all-important Event Pack containing their bib number and timing chip, without which they can't take part in the Marathon.

Our team supported the accreditation process, welcoming runners and helping keep people moving through the experience.

There's a brilliant atmosphere to work within. For some runners it's their first marathon; for others, the latest of many. Either way, by this point the months of training are done and race day suddenly feels very real.

Accreditation Staff Who Understand the Moment

Good event accreditation needs to be organised and efficient, but that doesn't mean it has to feel transactional.

Our teams understand they're often one of the first human touchpoints attendees encounter.

Explore our Accreditation & Access Staffing services to see how we can support your next event.

Which Ethical Staffing services were part of this work?

Ethical Staffing supported this brief with Accreditation Teams, Festival Staffing, Event Stewards.

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