ORGANISERS of the Ealing Half Marathon have announced that the 2018 Ealing Mini Mile will open for entry on Friday, December 1, and for the first time will incorporate a Family Mile.

The mini mile and family mile races will take place on Saturday, September 29, and aim to inspire hundreds of young runners to be part of a big weekend of sport in the borough.

This will be the second year that the mini mile takes place the day before the half-marathon. It follows an extremely successful event this year when 1,200 youngsters take part in a series of mini mile races on the Saturday afternoon.

The 2018 Ealing Mini Mile is open to young runners aged 6-16 and a total of 1,500 places will be available.

Advance notice of the opening of entries is expected to be of particular interest to athletics clubs as well as to children of those already signed up to the 2018 Ealing Half Marathon.

It is also hoped the event in Lammas Park will attract a large number of youngsters who have never taken part in a running event before.

The 2018 family mile is a chance for children aged five or under to take part in their own separate race along with an adult. A total of 400 places will be available, allowing for 200 children and 200 adults.

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Places are expected to sell fast for the event, as in previous years, and anyone wishing to take part is encouraged to sign up as soon as possible after registration opens.

The family mile takes place at midday and the mini mile from 1pm, in waves according to age.

All children in the mini mile and family mile will receive a T-shirt, medal, chip timing and water on finishing. Adults will receive a medal.

St Augustine’s Priory has been confirmed for the second consecutive year as the main sponsorof the mini mile.

Entry to the mini mile will cost £12 per child. The family mile will cost £15 per child with one adult maximum.

Discounted early entries to the half-marathon are available from now until January 31, costing £38 (affiliated) or £40 (unaffiliated).   

Go to www.ealinghalfmarathon.com for further race info.