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  • Click the 'Watch live' icon for BBC coverage of the London Mini Marathon 2026

  1. What is the London Mini Marathon?published at 17:53 BST 24 April

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    Mini London Marathon 2026
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    Coverage of the Mini London Marathon 2026.

    The Mini London Marathon Championship is an event held every year, prior to the main event, it is aimed at young people.

    It offers a 1 mile route for children in school years from Reception to Year 7. In addition to that there is a 2.6km route for participants in Years 4-12 who can go a bit further.

    The Mini London Marathon offers a showcase for upcoming athletes - in the past it has kick started the careers of huge names such Laura Muir, Keely Hodgkinson and Josh Kerr.

    In the past Sir Mo Farah has won the event three times between 1998-2000.

    Start line: Horse Guards Parade, London

    Finish line: The Mall, London

    BBC coverage of the event starts at 08:15 BST.