TCS Mini London Marathon
We’ll share how to enter when schools are back in September, and entries will open in January 2026.
A unique opportunity for children and young people to cross the iconic TCS London Marathon Finish Line and receive the coveted Mini Marathon medal.
The TCS Mini London Marathon invites schools to run, jog, walk, or wheel one mile or 2.6K in the heart of the capital. We don’t accept individual entries, only applications from schools, but please feel free to share this with your child's school.
When: Saturday 25 April 2026
Start Line: Horse Guards Parade
Finish Line: The Mall
Terrain: Road - fast and flat
There is a one-mile route for children in Reception to Year 7 and a 2.6K route for those in Years 4 to 12 who can go a bit further.
The event is free to enter and our title partner, TCS, gives schools £10 for every pupil who finishes the event
Schools across the UK can take part. A member of staff will need to enter the ballot for a chance to secure places in the two distances
If successful in the ballot, schools can register up to 40 children across each distance.
Adults will need to accompany Reception to Year 2 pupils on the course, with a minimum ratio of one adult for every six children.
What the pupils receive:
- Warm-up activities
- Finisher medal
- Timed results
- BUXTON® Natural Mineral Water
What the schools receive:
- A free fun day out in London
- TCS will give your school £10 for every child who takes part
- An Inspiring Activity toolkit
Facilities:
- Toilets, including accessible toilets, in the Start and Finish Areas
- Sensory Calm Space
- Parent and Child Space (for breastfeeding/pumping and entertaining young children)
- Multi Faith Prayer Space
- Public grandstand, offering parents and guardians the perfect view to watch the Finish Line action
- Fan Zone for family and friends, featuring food and drinks stalls and live video stream of Finish Line