Good luck to the London Marathon runners!

Everyone at the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign would like to wish all our fabulous runners good luck for this Sunday's 2008 Flora London Marathon!

After months of training and fundraising the final day is drawing near. There's some information for all the runners below, and also for those who are coming along to offer their support on the day.

This year 105 people are taking to the streets of London as part of the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign's mighty marathon team. This includes the charity's chief executive, Philip Butcher, and three other members of staff. We will be there to cheer them on - please join us.

Information for supporters
There are two official Muscular Dystrophy Campaign cheering points where family and friends can come and show their support. They are placed at 12.5 miles ( The Bridge House Bar & Dining Room, Tower Bridge Road, London SE1 2UP) and 25.5 miles on the marathon route so there is plenty of time for your spectators to try and be at both (unless you are Paula Radcliffe of course!).

We have plenty of orange t-shirts and branded materials to help your spectators stand out and make a noise. There will be volunteers in orange t-shirts and Muscular Dystrophy Campaign banners to show your spectators where to go when they arrive. Download more information about the 25.5 mile cheering point and post-race reception: London Marathon 2008 (350 kb)

Information for runners
All runners must register and collect their number before Race Day. Registration is at the Flora London Marathon Exhibition held at
ExCeL,
1 Western Gateway,
Royal Victoria Dock,
London E16 1XL

The Muscular Dystrophy Campaign is at stand no: 355 so please come along and visit us. We'd love you to sign our giant marathon Rupert Bear (!) and wish you good luck in person.

The exhibition is open at the following times:
Wednesday 9 April, 11am-8pm.
Thursday 10 April, 10am-8pm.
Friday 11 April, 10am-8pm.
Saturday 12 April, 9am-5pm.

You may be asked for personal identification and will be asked to sign the declaration on your Registration Form in front of the Registration Clerk. You will also be given a set of final instructions with your number and kitbag. Please read them carefully.

Getting to ExCeL
ExCeL is connected to the Jubilee line at Canning Town via a 3-minute DLR journey (Docklands Light Railway) to ExCeL’s dedicated station Custom House for the west entrance. (Prince Regent station for the east entrance). ExCeL is in London Underground Zone 3. We strongly advise that you purchase a return or travelcard as ticket purchasing facilities are limited at ExCeL. All valid London Underground tickets are accepted on Docklands Light Railway (DLR). Custom House DLR station is adjacent to the ExCeL centre entrance.

During the race
Remember to look out for our bright orange noisy cheering squads who will be at the 12 mile mark on Tower Bridge and at 25 miles, encouraging the runners on to the all-important finish line. Our photographer will also be out and about snapping pictures of all Muscular Dystrophy Campaign runners so make sure you have one of our orange vests or t-shirts on.

Reception
All runners and their friends and family are welcome at our post-race reception. Runners will be given food vouchers upon arrival. There will also be refreshments available for purchase.

There will be 10 sports therapists on hand to give runners a much deserved massage. Simply queue up in the designated area and have your aches and pains taken care of by a trained professional.

Our photographer will also be on hand to get a photo of you and your medal.

Many thanks for your for your support and the money you have raised - your actions will help improve the lives of others.