Trials
The 2020 Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon
The Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon won’t be taking place in its usual form in 2020 as we’re unable to hold the races in central London this year.
However, the good news is that – for one year only – we’re offering children up and down the country the chance to participate in the Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon at their schools.
The challenge is for children to run, jog, walk or push 2.6 miles between Monday 28 September and Friday 9 October. To celebrate their achievements, all participants will receive an official Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon medal and certificate – all free of charge.
For further information, visit our 2020 Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon page.
Please note: The information below will be updated before the 2021 event.
Trials
Trial details for the 2020 Virgin Money Giving Mini London Marathon, including contact details for Team Managers, are available via the above map.
To view trial and Team Manager contact details, please click on your borough, region or home nation on the map, or select from the list below. Use the plus and minus icons on the map to zoom in and out. If your borough or region does not have any information listed it means the team manager has not uploaded any information.
Please contact your Team Manager if you have any questions about trials or the selection process.
London Boroughs
Barking and Dagenham
Team Manager
First name:
Emma
Last name:
Gillan
Email:
emma.gillan@lbbd.gov.uk
Mobile:
07870278063
Assistant Manager
First name:
Natalie
Last name:
Mitchell
Email:
natalie.wallis@lbbd.gov.uk
Mobile:
07875397774
Trial Day
Where:
Jim Peters Stadium and Mayesbrook Park
When:
Feb. 9, 2020
Opens:
13 January 2020
Race start:
11 a.m.
Trial Details:
N/A
Other info:
You are able to enter on the day - Registration will open at 9.30am. Those who pre enter can collect their numbers at registration
All runners will run at the same time and then the event team will allocate the team places using the times recorded
Barnet
Team Manager
First name:
Jeremy
Last name:
Sothcott
Email:
jeremy.sothcott@btinternet.com
Trial Day
Where:
Oak Hill Park
When:
Feb. 1, 2020
Race start:
9 a.m.
Trial Details:
N/A
Bexley
Trial Day
Where:
David Ives Stadium, Erith - Home of Bexley AC
When:
March 22, 2020
Opens:
10.00am
Race start:
10:30 a.m.
Trial Details:
There will be three races for the different Age Groups - with male and female athletes running together.
Races will start at: U13 at 10.30am
U15 at 11.00am
U17 at 11.30am
Other info:
for entry details and information please email
bexleylondonmm@gmail.com
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATE
Brent
Team Manager
First name:
Dave
Last name:
McLaughlin
Email:
mclaughlin.dave@yahoo.co.uk
Assistant Manager
First name:
Patricia
Last name:
Salkeld
Email:
juniors@queensparkharriers.org.uk
Trial Day
Where:
Gladstone parkrun, Gladstone Park, Brent.
When:
Jan. 25, 2020
Opens:
register for a parkrun barcode. Download & submit completed entry form.
Race start:
9 a.m.
Trial Details:
1. Submit a time from Gladstone parkrun any Saturday between 25th January & 21st March 2020.
2. email completed registration form to: info@queensparkharriers.org.uk
3. Notify us each time you run.
Run multiple times & we'll count the best one
Other info:
Please use the link below to download the detailed instructions and registration form.
You must complete & return this form by email (print & scan is ok) for your time to be recorded.
send to: info@queensparkharriers.org.uk
Bromley
Assistant Manager
First name:
Ann
Last name:
Brown
Email:
Ann.Brown@mytimeactive.co.uk
Mobile:
07971323110
Trial Day
Where:
Norman Park Track, Hayes Lane, Bromley
When:
March 22, 2020
Opens:
9:00
Race start:
9:30 a.m.
Trial Details:
The trial course (approx 3km) will be in Norman Park, outside the track, mostly on footpaths.
Individuals must submit a Trials Entry Form by Monday 9th March 2020 in order to compete. The form can be found at the link below.
Other info:
Any questions ahead of the trials should be sent to events@mytimeactive.co.uk
Camden
Team Manager
First name:
Ben
Last name:
Dorsett
Email:
Ben.Dorsett@camden.gov.uk
Mobile:
07793358134
Trial Day
Where:
Finsbury Park Athletics Track
When:
March 8, 2020
Opens:
9.30am
Race start:
10:30 a.m.
Trial Details:
N/A
Other info:
To register your interest please contact Ben.Dorsett@camden.gov.uk
Website:
http://minimarathon.co.uk
City of London
Team Manager
First name:
Hannah
Last name:
Bennett
Email:
Hannah.Bennett@fusion-lifestyle.com
Mobile:
07557818069
Trial Day
Where:
Inter borough Challenge: Finsbury Park
When:
March 8, 2020
Opens:
9am
Race start:
10 a.m.
Trial Details:
Full details to be confirmed
City of Westminster
Trial Day
Where:
Highbury Fields parkrun
When:
March 7, 2020
Opens:
Open
Race start:
9 a.m.
Trial Details:
Athletes will need to register with parkrun and contact Ian Bannister at Active Westminster ibannister@westminster.gov.uk to register.
Croydon
Team Manager
First name:
David
Last name:
White
Email:
sdo@croydon.gov.uk
Trial Day
Where:
Lloyd Park, Croydon
When:
March 7, 2020
Opens:
12 noon
Race start:
2 p.m.
Trial Details:
Full details to be posted in January 2020 including selection policy.
Enfield
Trial Day
Trial Details:
Please email all enquiries about the 2020 Mini Marathon to sport@enfield.gov.uk
Other info:
Please email all enquiries about the 2020 Mini Marathon to sport@enfield.gov.uk
Website:
https://www.activeenfield.co.uk/
Greenwich
Team Manager
First name:
Mick
Last name:
Barlow
Email:
mick.barlow@gll.org
Mobile:
07966647715
Trial Day
Where:
Sutcliffe Park Sports Centre, Eltham , SE9 5LW
When:
March 7, 2020
Opens:
1/12/19
Trial Details:
Please register for the Trials by emailing Mick; mick.barlow@gll.org
There will be trial races will be for each age group and gender.
On the day registration will be from 12:00, and race numbers will be issued then.
The first race will be at 13:00
Other info:
Selection Criteria:
The first 4 in each age group at the trial will be automatically selected
A further 2 places, and up to 4 reserves will be selected by Team Managers and will take into account; recent history at events including 2020 National XC
Hackney
Team Manager
First name:
lynn
Last name:
Humphrey
Email:
lynnalex.humphrey@hackney.gov.uk
Mobile:
02083562230
Trial Day
Where:
Finsbury Park Track
When:
March 8, 2020
Opens:
9.30am
Race start:
10:30 a.m.
Trial Details:
N/A
Other info:
To register your interest please contact Lynn Humphrey and you will be sent a entry form detailing all relevant information. You can also turn up on the day and register. The trials is part of a inter borough competition.
Hammersmith & Fulham
Team Manager
First name:
Samy
Last name:
Balal
Email:
samy.balal@lbhf.gov.uk
Mobile:
07493864817
Trial Day
Where:
Linford Christie stadium
When:
March 11, 2020
Race start:
5 p.m.
Trial Details:
Trial takes place on the 11th March at the Linford Christie stadium, Wood lane W12.
Registration starts at 4.00pm in the Thames Valley Harriers club house.
Trials start approx 5.00pm on the track and then onto pathway.
Other info:
To pre register for this event and for more details please email
samy.balal@lbhf.gov.uk
This event is a competitive event and we advised that participants who attend have some previous running experience.
Website:
http://WWW.lbhf.gov.uk/sports
Haringey
Team Manager
First name:
Burk
Last name:
Gravis
Email:
mail@haringeysportsdevelopment.co.uk
Trial Day
Trial Details:
We currently do not hold trials for the Mini Marathon. The team is picked based on performances at the London Youth Games cross country, county championships and Haringey schools races. Please contact Burk on the above email for further information.
Harrow
Team Manager
First name:
Mike
Last name:
Lepps
Email:
mikelepps@btinternet.com
Mobile:
07825420201
Assistant Manager
First name:
Louise
Last name:
Lepps
Email:
louiselepps@btinternet.com
Mobile:
07825420201
Trial Day
Where:
Harrow Recreation Ground
When:
March 21, 2020
Opens:
01.02.2020
Race start:
10 a.m.
Trial Details:
At the Trials the first 4 runners in each category will qualify for the Harrow team. The final 2 places will be selected via times at the Trial or by official verified times submitted by applicants unable to attend the trial due to athletics commitments.
Other info:
At the trials event we will also host an U11 fun run but this age group does not contest the main London event.
Havering
Team Manager
First name:
claire
Last name:
Richards
Email:
clairerichards6@tiscali.co.uk
Trial Day
Where:
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch RM12 4PL
When:
Feb. 2, 2020
Opens:
08.45 Rear of Hornchurch Sports Centre
Race start:
9:30 a.m.
Trial Details:
Havering Trial
Harrow Lodge Park, Hornchurch RM12 4PL
SUNDAY, 2nd FEBRUARY 2020
(Collect Race numbers from 8.45 am – Trial at 9.30am)
YOU MUST PRE REGISTER PRIOR TO THE TRIAL
please email: clairerichards6@tiscali.co.uk for registration
Other info:
The trial is on pavement round Harrow Lodge park, and the surrounding streets. this will be marshalled by volunteers.
The distance of the trial is approximately 4k
There will be one race for all age groups
Hillingdon
Team Manager
First name:
Mekaya
Last name:
Gittens
Email:
mgittens@hillingdon.gov.uk
Mobile:
07951812871
Trial Day
Where:
Various
Opens:
Complete a Park Run between 29 February and 12 April 2020
Race start:
9 a.m.
Trial Details:
Hillingdon will not be hosting a trial this year & are requesting competitors to attend their nearest parkrun between 29 February & 16 March 2020 - www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
Successful runners will be selected from the best times recorded.
Other info:
Please complete the following form (in the link below) so the Team Manager can share information with you directly.
Hounslow
Team Manager
First name:
Jonathan
Last name:
Barbour
Email:
Jonathan.Barbour@fusion-lifestyle.com
Mobile:
07583057072
Trial Day
Where:
Osterley Park
When:
March 7, 2020
Opens:
1st January
Race start:
9 a.m.
Trial Details:
Participants must register with parkrun in order for their times to be collected.
if you cannot make the trial, please submit you park run times to
Jonathan.Barbour@fusion-lifestyle.com
Islington
Trial Day
Where:
Finsbury Park
When:
March 8, 2020
Opens:
9.30
Race start:
11 a.m.
Trial Details:
Trials took place on 8th March. However, we are still looking for runners in the U15 & U17 races. If you would like to register your interest, please contact mike.bishop@gll.org
Website:
https://www.londonheathside.org.uk/
Kensington & Chelsea
Trial Day
Where:
Holland Park
When:
Oct. 8, 2019
Opens:
15:00
Race start:
4 p.m.
Trial Details:
We have held our trials
Website:
https://www.epiccic.org.uk/
Kingston upon Thames
Team Manager
First name:
Martel
Last name:
Atterbury
Email:
sports@kingston.gov.uk
Trial Day
Where:
Any 5k Parkrun
Opens:
01/12/2019
Trial Details:
All potential participants will need to input a time for a UK parkrun 5k completed between December 2019 and 21 March 2020. This will be checked against the results and the fastest runners in each age group will be offered a place to represent Kingston.
Other info:
Runners wishing to represent Kingston must have be resident, at school or born in Kingston.
Contact: sports@kingston.gov.uk
Lambeth
Team Manager
First name:
Rodney
Last name:
Craig
Email:
rcraig@lambeth.gov.uk
Mobile:
02079260396
Trial Day
Where:
All Parkrun Locations
Opens:
Saturday 18th January to 7th March 2020
Trial Details:
The London Borough of Lambeth will be opening its trial period from Saturday 18th January to 7th March.
Interested parties will be required to submit race times either through Parkruns or race meets, during this qualifying period.
Other info:
If runners, parents, carers or guardians, have any questions, during the open trial period, do not hesitate to contact the Lambeth Parks and Leisure Services
Website:
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk
Lewisham
Trial Day
Where:
Ladywell Arena, Silvermere Road, SE6 4QX
When:
March 15, 2020
Opens:
9am
Race start:
9 a.m.
Trial Details:
Trial details are available here: https://lewisham.gov.uk/inmyarea/sport/get-active/virgin-mini-london-marathon-trial-registration
Merton
Trial Day
Where:
n/a
Opens:
n/a
Trial Details:
Selection is made from those athletes who represented the London Borough of Merton at the London Youth Games Cross country event held in November 2019.
Other info:
Alternatively, you can send contact information including school details and date of birth (year group) together with time trials for 5k to: activekids@merton.gov.uk
Newham
Team Manager
First name:
Lisa
Last name:
Brivati
Email:
Lisa.Brivati@activenewham.org.uk
Trial Day
Where:
Finsbury Park Track
When:
March 8, 2020
Opens:
9:30am
Race start:
10:30 a.m.
Trial Details:
To register please email lisa.brivati@activenewham.org.uk and you will be sent an entry form with all the relevant information. You can also turn up on the day and register.
The trials are part of an inter borough competition.
Other info:
N/A
Website:
http://www.activenewham.org.uk
Redbridge
Team Manager
First name:
Darren
Last name:
Trippick
Email:
Darren.trippick@visionrcl.org.uk
Mobile:
07932636114
Trial Day
Where:
Parkrun
Opens:
01/09/2019
Trial Details:
Selection is made through Parkrun Times run any when up to and including the 28th March 2020.
Please e-mail Active.redbridge@visionrcl.org.uk to register your interest and we will keep an eye your for your Parkrun times.
Other info:
To register with parkrun (FREE) please visit - https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
you will need to print out your bar code and take to the Parkrun of your choice. There are 2 in Redbridge, Valentines Park & Wanstead Flats.
Richmond upon Thames
Team Manager
First name:
Lizzy
Last name:
Roberts
Email:
sportsdevelopment@richmond.gov.uk
Trial Day
Trial Details:
London Borough of Richmond uses 5k parkrun events to select their team for the Mini Marathon. Please see the website www.richmond.gov.uk/minimarathon for full details and to register.
Website:
https://richmond.gov.uk/minimarathon
Southwark
Team Manager
First name:
Ruth
Last name:
Eytle
Email:
ruth.eytle@southwark.gov.uk
Mobile:
07592116910
Trial Day
Where:
Burgess ParK Park Run
Opens:
From 25th January 2020 - 7th March
Race start:
9 a.m.
Trial Details:
The selection for this year’s Mini London Marathon Team Southwark will be done by submitting a Parkrun result. To ensure times are comparable athletes will have to complete the Burgess Park, Park Run. For more information please follow the link below.
Other info:
You can complete the course as many times as you would like, submitting your best time For more information on Burgess Park Parkrun including venue, times and how to register visit https://www.parkrun.org.uk/burgess/
Sutton
Team Manager
First name:
Maureen
Last name:
Hancock
Email:
nmja.hancock@live.co.uk
Mobile:
07802936577
Assistant Manager
First name:
Nick
Last name:
Hancock
Email:
nmja.hancock@live.co.uk
Mobile:
07899687527
Trial Day
Where:
Nonsuch and Roundshaw parkruns
Opens:
Monday 25th November 2019
Race start:
9 a.m.
Trial Details:
Register your interest with the Sutton Team Manager. Run the Nonsuch or Roundshaw 5k parkruns as many times as you like between 30th November & 29th February. The six fastest times in each age category qualify.
Other info:
You need to register with parkrun in order to have your times recorded. More details https://www.parkrun.org.uk/register/
Tower Hamlets
Team Manager
First name:
Shenneth
Last name:
Brereton
Email:
shenneth.brereton@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Mobile:
07956456725
Trial Day
Where:
Mile End Stadium E3 4RR
When:
March 14, 2020
Opens:
6th January 2020
Race start:
8:30 a.m.
Trial Details:
In partnership with Mile End Park run, participants run the 5k course. The fastest six in each age category is selected to represent Team Tower Hamlets.
AGE – young people MUST be 11 years old by 26th April 2020
RACE TIME- 9.00am
Waltham Forest
Trial Day
Trial Details:
To qualify for the Waltham Forest Team you will need to complete a Park Run & must live or go to school in the borough.
Other info:
Please email your name, dob, address, school along with you park run ID to feel.good@walthamforest.gov.uk
Wandsworth
Team Manager
First name:
Natalie
Last name:
Pope
Email:
npope@enablelc.org
Mobile:
07850098691
Trial Day
Opens:
Saturday 7th December 2019
Race start:
9 a.m.
Trial Details:
To be considered for the Wandsworth team all athletes will be required to run a 5k park run between 7th December 2019 - 14th March 2020. The registration form will also need to be completed by this date for your child to be considered.
Other info:
The registration form can be found on our website.
Website:
http://www.enablelc.org/minimarathon
UK Regions
East
Team Manager
First name:
Rob
Last name:
Machin
Email:
robmachin67@gmail.com
Mobile:
07785733014
Assistant Manager
First name:
David
Last name:
Pring
Email:
davidpring@conac.org.uk
Mobile:
07880717767
Trial Day
Where:
N/a
Opens:
n/a
Trial Details:
For the Team East, selection is open to those athletes that finish 1st, 2nd or 3rd in the Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire County Cross Country Championships held in December 2019 and January 2020.
Other info:
Letters will be handed/emailed to the first 3 finishers in the U13, U15 and U17 boys and girls race on the day of the County Championships. If the winner is unable to take up the place then priority will be given to the 2nd and then 3rd place runner.
East Midlands
Trial Day
Where:
Leicestershire County Hall
When:
March 29, 2020
Opens:
1.1.20
Race start:
10:30 a.m.
Trial Details:
Team selection is by trials only. Consideration for selection without entering the trials will only be given in the most extreme of circumstances. For example if an athlete is on international duty.
North East
Team Manager
First name:
Tom
Last name:
Millmore
Email:
millmore05@aol.com
Mobile:
07502243299
Assistant Manager
First name:
N/A
Last name:
N/A
Email:
millmore05@aol.com
Mobile:
07502243299
Trial Day
Where:
No trial, refer to details below
Opens:
N/A
Trial Details:
We select our team by looking at the results from the North East cross country championships, Northern Cross Country Championships and National Cross Country Championships. We also use the Power of 10 rankings regarding track and road.
Other info:
Contact Team Manager for further information
North West
Team Manager
First name:
Neil
Last name:
Canham
Email:
neilcanham@hotmail.com
Mobile:
07720435160
Trial Day
Trial Details:
North West England will not be holding a trial.
Selection is based on performances at County Clubs, County Schools, Northern, National, Inter Counties, English Schools and Northern 5k Championships.
Northern Ireland
Team Manager
First name:
Rory
Last name:
Friel
Email:
roryfriel56@gmail.com
Mobile:
07968235224
Assistant Manager
First name:
Lynda
Last name:
Greer
Email:
lmg803@gmail.com
Mobile:
07941011638
Trial Day
Where:
City Of Belfast Playing Fields
When:
Feb. 26, 2020
Opens:
Not applicable
Race start:
noon
Trial Details:
First 6 eligible athletes across the line in the u14 , u16, and u18 categories
Scotland
Team Manager
First name:
Neil
Last name:
Renton
Email:
nrenton@liveborders.org.uk
Mobile:
07887471122
Trial Day
Where:
Battery Park, Inverclyde
When:
March 15, 2020
Trial Details:
.
South East
Trial Day
Trial Details:
NO TRIALS the South East select the team based on performance at the following cross country races: Southern Champs, National Champs, Inter Counties and the English Schools. If you wish to put your name forward please e-mail carolinebird68@msn.com
South West
Team Manager
First name:
Sonya
Last name:
Ellis
Email:
sonyaellis2@gmail.com
Mobile:
07745616852
Assistant Manager
First name:
Dave
Last name:
Varney
Email:
davevarney@uwclub.net
Mobile:
07790983259
Trial Day
Where:
SW XC Champs. Yeovil, Aldon Hill BA22 9TA
When:
Jan. 5, 2020
Opens:
now open, closes 23 December 2019
Race start:
11:30 a.m.
Trial Details:
The winner only is automatically selected from the SW XC Championships. Applications must be made on the form that is available on the South West Academy website Selections will be made from all major XC events, road and track endurance races
Other info:
forms can also be obtained by email from davevarney@uwclub.net or sonyaellis2@gmail.com
Website:
https://sw-athletics-academy.co.uk/
Wales
Team Manager
First name:
Liz
Last name:
Davies
Email:
liz.davies@welshathletics.org
Mobile:
07815952457
Assistant Manager
First name:
Steve
Last name:
Mitchell
Email:
eastendurance@welshathletics.org
Trial Day
Where:
Pembrey Country Park
When:
Feb. 22, 2020
Race start:
11:30 a.m.
Trial Details:
The first 6 past the post in each age group U13-U17 and gender at the Welsh Cross Country Championships will be selected for the Mini Marathon team.
The next 2 past the post in each age group (U13-U17) and gender will be named as non-traveling reserves
Other info:
The policy for the Welsh Athletics mini marathon selection can be found at:
www.welshathletics.org/en/page/competing-for-wales
Website:
http://www.welshathletics.org
West Midlands
Team Manager
First name:
Nicholas
Last name:
Robins
Email:
Nickrobins76@gmail.com
Mobile:
07483836838
Trial Day
Where:
Stourport cycleway , Kingsway , stourport , worcs, DY13 8BQ
When:
Feb. 15, 2020
Opens:
12.30
Race start:
1:30 p.m.
Trial Details:
The age groups and start time for the 2020 Virgin Money Giving London Mini Marathon trials are as follows:
Under 13 Boys and Girls Race 13.30pm
Under 15 Boys and Girls Race 14.00pm
Under 17 Men and Women 14.30pm
Other info:
West Midlands trials will be open for registration at 12.45 to compete for the chance to represent the west midlands in the London 2020 Mini Marathon.
Further information please contact nickrobins76@gmail.com
Website:
http://www.minimarathon.co.uk/trials
Yorkshire and Humberside
Team Manager
First name:
Charlotte
Last name:
Slack
Email:
yhminimarathon@hotmail.co.uk
Assistant Manager
First name:
Steve
Last name:
Gaines
Email:
yhminimarathon@hotmail.co.uk
Trial Day
Trial Details:
We select our team by looking at the results from the Yorkshire cross country championships, Northern Cross Country Championships and National Cross Country Championships. We also use the English Schools cross country and Intercounties cross country.
Other info:
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