Mini London Marathon alumni to return this spring – AW

Former Mini London Marathon Championship runners have been invited to take part in the 40th edition of the event on April 26

The list of former competitors at the Mini London Marathon reads like a who’s who and includes Mo Farah, Hannah Cockroft, Keely Hodgkinson, Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr, David Weir and Alistair Brownlee.

This year to mark the 40th edition of the young athlete event, organisers are welcoming former competitors to relive their experience and take part in a special wave.

On Saturday April 26, previous participants can return to the start line and take in the sights of the historic TCS-sponsored event. It will be an opportunity to see how the event has grown over the years, to join fellow alumni and the organisers for something to eat in hospitality on The Mall, as well as participate in the very special ‘40th wave’ covering 2.6km.

Ben Cooper, Event Lead for the TCS Mini London Marathon, said: “In 2025, London Marathon Events will be celebrating the famous history of the TCS Mini London Marathon, and those who have helped make it what it is today.

“Over the last 40 editions, some of this country’s biggest names in sport have been born – including the likes of our Olympic gold medallists Sir Mo Farah and Keely Hodgkinson – while numerous others have enjoyed a successful career in sport and activity, inspiring the next generation of young people to be active.

“The 40th wave welcomes back some of those past participants and winners, and their families, to take in what the Mini London Marathon has become and to hopefully pass the magic of the event on to their families, friends and many more. We look forward to welcoming them back.”

Participants can run on their own or bring up to two young family members aged under-18 to run with them if they wish.

If interested, email Minimarathon@londonmarathonevents.co.uk with:

• The full name and contact details of anyone to run in the 40th wave
• Which year you ran the Mini London Marathon Championships
• How many places are required in hospitality (including close family members)

Those wishing to take part will be contacted by London Marathon Events with more details.

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