The Ealing Mini Mile , the ever-popular children’s running event is returning!
This great family and children’s event takes place the day before the Ealing Half Marathon. The Mini Mile will be on Saturday 26th September, with start times (11am, 5pm) depending on age group (Family & 6-16 years).
The Mini Mile and the Family Mile races are created to inspire hundreds of young runners to get active and be part of a big weekend of sport in the West London borough.
This year sees our biggest ever field of runners, there will be Eleven races depending on age and the start times are as follows*:
11:00 Rob Willin Memorial Mile, Mixed age mile 6-16 year olds
11:30 1st Family Mini Mile
12:00 2nd Family Mini Mile
12:30 6 year old
13:00 7 year old
13:30 8 year old
14:00 9 year old
14:30 10 year olds
15:00 11 year olds
15:30 12-16 year olds girls
15:45 12-16 year old boys
*All times are subject to change
The Family Mile are a fantastic chance for children aged five or under to take part in their own separate race along with an adult. A total of 200 places will be available in each race, allowing for 400 children to run accompanied by a parent. The Family Miles are an exciting addition to race day and promises to be popular with siblings of older children entering the Mini Mile as well as with all families wanting to enjoy a big community event together.
For young runners of any age and ability, the races are a perfect opportunity to experience a large sporting event and the thrill of crossing the finish line. The course covers a one-mile route around Ealing’s Walpole Park and the spectator support is superb, really motivating the young runners as they make their way round and celebrating with them as they cross the finish line and receive their medals.
All children in the Mini Mile and the Family Mile will receive a t-shirt, medal, chip timing on finishing.
The Ealing Mini Mile covers a one mile route around Ealing’s Walpole Park and there will be prizes for winners of the different age categories and every finisher gets their finish time.