Championships
A proving ground for Britain’s brightest young runners, the championships have helped launch the careers of athletes including Laura Muir, Keely Hodgkinson, Josh Kerr and Sir Mo Farah.
In 2027, the TCS Mini London Marathon championships will be separated into two events.
The TCS Mini London Marathon championships will return in 2027 with an updated format, shaped by the Double TCS London Marathon weekend on 24 and 25 April, feedback from participants and Team Managers, and recommendations from England Athletics.
The TCS Mini London Marathon championships: London Borough Challenge will take place on Friday 23 April, featuring U12, U14, U16 and U18 categories and remaining open to young athletes from all 33 London boroughs.
The TCS Mini London Marathon championships: British Athletics Road Championships will be held on Saturday 24 April. Open to teams from each English region, a new London team and the Home Nations, it will feature U14, U16 and U18 age groups, as in 2026.
Team sizes will remain unchanged.
What are the key dates for Team Managers?
- 27 November 2026 : Confirm Lead Team Manager
- 26 February 2027: Lead Team Manager and Age Group Managers registered
- 26 March 2027: Participant information submitted
- 9 April 2027: Final date for participant changes
- 16 April 2027: Confirmation of bib numbers for participants
FAQs
Why can’t both events take place on Saturday 23 April?
The 2027 Double TCS London Marathon is also taking place on Saturday 23 April. It’s not logistically possible to include all elements of the TCS Mini London Marathon championships on this day.
What time will the events start?
A full schedule will be released shortly. The TCS Mini London Marathon championships: London Borough Challenge will start at 16:10 on Friday 23 April.
The TCS Mini London Marathon championships: British Athletics Road Championships will take place on Saturday 24 April and the first wave will be at 07:45.
What is the London Borough Challenge?
The London Borough Challenge will be open to participants from every London borough and will take place on Friday 23 April. It will include U12, U14, U16 and U18 categories, as in 2026.
What is the British Athletics Road Championships?
For a number of years, the TCS Mini London Marathon championships has also included the British Athletics Road Championships. We are working with UKA to explore how we can make this a more prominent part of the event.
Will the London region be represented in the TCS Mini London Marathon Championships: British Athletics Road Championships event on Saturday 24 April?
Yes. There will be a new London team selected to compete alongside the other English regions and the Home Nations. This gives London based athletes the same opportunities as young people outside of London – they can now represent their region at the TCS Mini London Marathon championships.
How will the London region team be selected?
There will be an opportunity for the best athletes across London to be put forward for selection to represent London. There will be clear and transparent guidelines for selection, and a London Team Manager will be appointed. Further details will follow in the coming weeks and will be shared with existing Team Managers in London and updated here.
Can London-based athletes compete in both events?
In 2027, athletes can choose to compete in both events if they wish to (if selected).
Is the route changing?
No, the 2.6K-route remains the same. It starts at Horse Guards Parade and finishes on The Mall.
What are the deadlines for team selection and submitting team information?
- 27 November 2026: Confirm Lead Team Manager
- 26 February 2027: Lead Team Manager and Age Group Managers registered
- 26 March 2027: Participant information submitted
- 9 April 2027: Final date for participant changes
- 16 April 2027: Confirmation of bib numbers for participants
I’m a young athlete or parent of a young athlete – how can I take part?
If you are interested in taking part in the TCS Mini London Marathon championships, please contact the relevant Team Manager below. If you are a London-based athlete who wants to be considered for the London regional team, please check back here for further information.
| Age Group | School Year | Date of Birth Range (on 31 August) |
|---|---|---|
| U12 (London boroughs only) | Year 5 & 6 | 1 September 2015 to 31 August 2017 |
| U14 | Year 7 & 8 | 1 September 2013 to 31 August 2015 |
| U16 | Year 9 & 10 | 1 September 2011 to 31 August 2013 |
| U18 | Year 11 & 12 | 1 September 2009 to 31 August 2011 |
The para championships
Qualifying for the championships
Each London borough, region, and home nation has a Team Manager responsible for selecting a team. If you want to take part, find your Team Manager below.
| Borough/Region | Team (click for trial information where applicable) | Team Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Borough | Barnet | Luana Tierney | [email protected] |
| Borough | Bexley | Kevin Winch | [email protected] |
| Region | Brent | Chris Bailey | [email protected] |
| Borough | Bromley | Ashley Pearson | [email protected] |
| Borough | Barking and Dagenham | Leanne Robson | [email protected] |
| Borough | Camden | Ben Dorsett | [email protected] |
| Borough | City of London | Lisa Brivati | [email protected] |
| Borough | City of Westminster | Farran Leach | [email protected] |
| Borough | Croydon | Pearl Sethna | [email protected] |
| Borough | Ealing | Jo Valks | [email protected] |
| Borough | Enfield | Grace Alleyne | [email protected] |
| Borough | Greenwich | Steven Cummins | [email protected] |
| Borough | Hackney | Lynn Humphrey | [email protected] |
| Borough | Hammersmith & Fulham | Paul Smith | [email protected] |
| Borough | Haringey | Craig Gravis | [email protected] |
| Borough | Harrow | Mike Lepps | [email protected] |
| Borough | Havering | Claire Richards | [email protected] |
| Borough | Hillingdon | Kim Truelove | [email protected] |
| Borough | Hounslow | Jonathan Barbour | [email protected] |
| Borough | Islington | Ebony McKenzie | [email protected] |
| Borough | Kensington & Chelsea | Taliyah Harris-Blake | [email protected] |
| Borough | Kingston | Becks Middleton | [email protected] |
| Borough | Lambeth | Rodney Craig | [email protected] |
| Borough | Lewisham | Maya Onyett | [email protected] |
| Borough | Merton | Sean McInnes | [email protected] |
| Borough | Newham | Sam Arnold | [email protected] |
| Borough | Redbridge | Darren Trippick | [email protected] |
| Borough | Richmond | Lizzy Roberts | [email protected] |
| Borough | Southwark | Nicola Donnelly< | [email protected] |
| Borough | Sutton | Maureen Hancock | [email protected] |
| Borough | Tower Hamlets | Derek Bennett | [email protected] |
| Borough | Waltham Forest | Elysia Barrick | [email protected] |
| Borough | Wandsworth | Harry Gethins | [email protected] |
| Region | East | Victoria Bacon | [email protected] |
| Region | East Midlands | John Skevington | [email protected] |
| Region | North East | Lynn Cooper | [email protected] |
| Region | North West * | Neil Canham | [email protected] |
| Region | Scotland | Neil Renton | [email protected] |
| Region | South East | TBC | |
| Region | South West | Sonya Ellis | [email protected] |
| Region | Wales | Steve Mitchell | [email protected] |
| Region | West Midlands | Stuart Paul | [email protected] |
| Region | Yorkshire and Humberside | Charlotte Slack | [email protected] |
| Region | Northern Ireland | Michael Cooke | [email protected] |
*There is no specific trial for North West team. The selection committee primarily look at performances at County Clubs, County Schools, Northern Clubs, National Clubs, Inter Counties Clubs and English Schools Cross Country Championships.