2026 TCS Mini London Marathon

Name: 2026 TCS Mini London Marathon
Start: 2026-04-24T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-04-24T23:00:00.000Z
Location: London, UK

Sat, Apr 25, 2026

London, London

2026 TCS Mini London Marathon

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Championship, 2.6K (Years 4 -12) and One mile (Reception - Year 7)

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Sat, Apr 25, 2026

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London, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

London, UK

Start times

Saturday, Apr 25, 2026

Championship2.6K (Years 4 -12)One mile (Reception - Year 7)

Event summary

Here are the distances available for 2026 TCS Mini London Marathon

2.6K (Years 4 -12)

2.6km

free

One mile (Reception - Year 7)

1mi

free

Championship

2.6km

free

Route information

The TCS Mini London Marathon is a free event that invites schools to bring their children and young people to run, jog, walk, or wheel in the heart of the capital.

We want as many children as possible to be able to take part, so there is a one-mile event 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 flat course loops around St James’s Park, starting at Horse Guards Parade and following Birdcage Walk past Buckingham Palace before finishing on The Mall. The 2.6K route adds an out-and-back stretch along Constitution Hill. Every participant crosses the same iconic Finish Line as the TCS London Marathon.

Accompanying adults will need to join children in Reception to Year 2 on the course, with a minimum ratio of one adult for every six children.

Please note we can only accept applications from school staff members for school applications.

A message from our partner, The Body Coach Foundation

The Body Coach Foundation is a charity that aims to boost the physical and mental health of communities all over the country. It offers grants to organisations such as local sports clubs, youth clubs, local community projects and smaller charities across England, Wales, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland that exist to help improve people’s physical and mental health. The Body Coach Foundation is about more than just fitness - it's about building a healthier and happier world together.

What's included

• Finisher medal (please note that accompanying adults won’t receive a medal)

• Our title partner, TCS, gives schools £10 for every participant who finishes the event

How to get there

London, UK

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Please use public transport to get to the event. The Assembly Area is walking distance from several Underground stations, including Westminster, Charing Cross, St James’s Park and Green Park. Victoria* and Waterloo* stations are 20 to 25 minutes’ walk away.

*Victoria and Waterloo both have step-free access.

Event day logistics

Before Event Day, participants will be sent an Event Pack containing a bib number and wristband, as well as their start time.

Every participant must wear their running bib on their front with the emergency information on the reverse of the bib completed.

On the side of each participant bib is a tear-off strip, which must be removed and kept by the adult/parent/guardian who will be collecting the participant from the Finish.

Each participant will also wear a wristband with emergency information completed.

Start Pens (where participants will assemble before the event) are located at Horse Guards Parade. The TCS Mini London Marathon Finish Line and participant collection point are located on The Mall.