Former Mini London Marathon Championship runners have been invited to participate within the fortieth version of the occasion on April 26
The checklist of former opponents on the Mini London Marathon reads like a who’s who and contains Mo Farah, Hannah Cockroft, Keely Hodgkinson, Jake Wightman, Josh Kerr, David Weir and Alistair Brownlee.
This yr to mark the fortieth version of the younger athlete occasion, organisers are welcoming former opponents to relive their expertise and participate in a particular wave.
On Saturday April 26, earlier individuals can return to the beginning line and take within the sights of the historic TCS-sponsored occasion. Will probably be a possibility to see how the occasion has grown through the years, to affix fellow alumni and the organisers for one thing to eat in hospitality on The Mall, in addition to take part within the very particular ‘fortieth wave’ masking 2.6km.
Ben Cooper, Occasion Lead for the TCS Mini London Marathon, mentioned: “In 2025, London Marathon Occasions shall be celebrating the well-known historical past of the TCS Mini London Marathon, and people who have helped make it what it’s at this time.
Keely Hodgkinson and Jake Wightman (Mark Shearman)
“During the last 40 editions, a few of this nation’s greatest names in sport have been born – together with the likes of our Olympic gold medallists Sir Mo Farah and Keely Hodgkinson – whereas quite a few others have loved a profitable profession in sport and exercise, inspiring the subsequent era of younger folks to be lively.
“The fortieth wave welcomes again a few of these previous individuals and winners, and their households, to soak up what the Mini London Marathon has grow to be and to hopefully move the magic of the occasion on to their households, pals and plenty of extra. We look ahead to welcoming them again.”
Contributors can run on their very own or carry as much as two younger relations aged under-18 to run with them if they need.
If , electronic mail Minimarathon@londonmarathonevents.co.uk with:
- The total identify and call particulars of anybody to run within the fortieth wave
- Which yr you ran the Mini London Marathon Championships
- What number of locations are required in hospitality (together with shut relations)
These wishing to participate shall be contacted by London Marathon Occasions with extra particulars.
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