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The Mini London Marathon will occur over two days in 2027. It will feature mass events and championships. A record 22,000 children are expected to join. The event will take place on April 23 and 24.
On April 23, the Mini London Marathon will start with 2.6km and one-mile races. It will end with the TCS London Marathon Championships. Teams from all London boroughs will compete. Age categories range from under-14 to under-18. Read more racing coverage.
On April 24, young athletes will race in regional teams. The event will include the British Athletics Road Championships. The races will happen before the Double London Marathon. Age groups are from under-14 to under-18. Related: 2027 Wanda Diamond League Calendar Announced.
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Record 22,000 children to participate in the historic Double London Marathon weekend. The Mini London Marathon will occur over two days in 2027. It will feature mass events and championships. A record 22,000 children are expected to join. The event will take place on April 23 and 24.
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Runner World published this brief on October 13, 2026. The underlying Athletics Weekly report was dated October 13, 2026.
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This summary is based on reporting from Athletics Weekly. The attributed source link in the article leads to the publisher’s complete report.
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