Your race bib explained
Your race number
You will be assigned a race number displayed on the front of your bib. This number is how your spectators can track you in our app as well as how the official race photographers identify you.
Please note that if your number is obscured or pinned on your back, you may not be included in any race photography.
Start times
Your wave number is found on the bottom left of your bib. In the assembly area in our event village, screens will tell you when to load depending on your wave number.
All runners will receive their race day timetable by email on Friday 25 September as part of their runner instructions. In this email, runners will find their arrival time along with wave number and race start time.
Please keep this email safe and adhere to the arrival time and race timetable.
You can run in a later wave if you need to, but runners cannot promote themselves to earlier waves.
Baggage Drop
You have been allocated a bag drop letter which is shown at the bottom of your bib next to your wave number. If you plan on dropping a bag, join the lane at the baggage marquee that corresponds to your bag drop letter.
When you receive your race number in the post, you'll also have a paper band with your race number on that you will need to attach to your bag.
Timing chip
Your timing chip is attached to your race number. Please do not remove or bend this as it may not work if damaged. Your official race time will begin recording when you cross the start line.
Finisher items
Your race bib will also show whether you opted in or out of receiving a medal or finisher T-shirt. If you opted in to receive a T-shirt your bib will show your chosen fit and size. If you opted out of a T-shirt, your bib will say 'Medal / T-shirt Opted Out' to show you have contributed to enhancing the Serpentine Lake edge in Hyde Park, providing habitats for invertebrates, amphibians, fish and birds. You can find out more on this initiative here. Please see below examples of opt-ins/outs.
