In 2013, First 4 Numbers became the exclusive supplier of numbers for the London Marathon for the 17th consecutive year.
The marathon which is now in its 33rd year, plays host to thousands of runners of all abilities, including some of the sports biggest names. In 2012, it became the world’s largest marathon with 36,748 participants finishing the race.
This year, First 4 Numbers supplied London Marathon with over 60,000 race numbers, each printed on Tyvek, an extremely resilient and waterproof material, and one of First 4 Numbers’ most popular products for rowing, marathons, and triathlon events.
Each batch of numbers were printed and packed in house, and came supplied with safety pins and tags, which were then personally delivered to the London Marathon headquarters. Different numbers were also printed for the elite athletes, amateur runners, and those competing in the mini marathon and wheelchair race.
First 4 Numbers’ relationship with the London Marathon also proved to be an assisting factor in the bid to supply the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, which was successfully won on the 1st of April 2011. Since then, First 4 Numbers has gone on to maintain, and build successful relationships with the UK’s governing bodies for the sport, including Welsh Athletics, British Athletics, Scottish Athletics and England Athletics.
First 4 Numbers now looks forward to supplying the event again in 2014.
