With the runners coming past the Palace and down the Mall to finish the race, nip away from the crowds and find somewhere for a final drink. There are not one, but two good St James's pubs called the Red Lion – one a Fuller's pub on Duke of York Street and the other an old boozer on Crown Passage. Both are cosy, with smart decors and lovely old etched glass — perfect for relaxing after a long hard day of watching other people exercise. If you're treating a runner, take them out to be spoiled at the likes of nearby Stafford or Duke's hotel – both have excellent bars, and the Stafford has a terrific restaurant in the Game Bird, too.