We’re committed to supporting distance running from playground to podium – which is why since 1986 we've hosted the TCS Mini London Marathon championships. 

The TCS Mini London Marathon championships has given the UK’s most promising young athletes the chance to compete against the best new talent in British road running. Over the years, the event has launched the careers of international athletics stars including Laura Muir, Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr – not to mention Sir Mo Farah, who won the Mini Marathon three times. 

Championship athletes will be the first to cross the world-famous Finish Line on The Mall, the day before the TCS London Marathon. 

The 2.6K event will take place on Saturday 20 April 2024 for athletes in secondary school years seven to 12 in the following age categories:

• U17 men and U17 women, aged 15 or 16 on 31 August 2023 (school year 11 or 12)
• U15 boys and U15 girls, aged 13 or 14 on 31 August 2023, (school year nine or 10)
• U13 boys and U13 girls, aged 11 or 12 on 31 August 2023 (school year seven or eight)  

Please note in accordance with UKA rules, pupils in year six are not eligible to compete

New Balance prizes will be up for grabs and there is an opportunity to meet road running royalty.

Previous competitors have said:

“It’s an absolutely fantastic experience.” 

“Great fun and an honour to represent your borough.” 

“It is a one-of-a-kind opportunity where you get to connect on a normal level with the best of the best in the country, who typically you only see at races. This is great because not many people partake in running so to be around so many people who are like us is really inspiring and motivating.” 

TCS Mini London Marathon para championships 

Young disabled athletes can participate in the Wheelchair and Ambulant race categories of the TCS Mini London Marathon. View the event criteria and how to enter here.

Each London borough, region and home nation has a Team Manager who is responsible for selecting a team to take part in the TCS Mini London Marathon championships. Please get in touch with the relevant Team Manager via the details below to find out more about qualifying. Some teams have information about their trials available now – click on the links in the Team column to find out more.

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_{* There is no trial race. The team will primarily be selected from performances in Northern, National, Inter Counties, English Schools and Northern 5k (U15/U17 only) Championships. However, consideration will also be given to outstanding performances in other licensed events on road and track}