The Virgin Mini London Wheelchair Marathon is the opening event of the Virgin Mini London Marathon. The race is open to young people all over the UK in age category races: 11-13 years & 14-17 years.
The entry criteria requires participants to be able to self propel themselves over three miles within the time limit of 45 minutes. Competitors must wear a helmet & gloves and can either use a standard or racing chair. There will be opportunities for athletes to be fully classified before the race and we would encourage you to apply for this.
Since the launch of the Mini Wheelchair Marathon in the early nineties past winners have include David Weir (Double Beijing Paralympic Gold medal winner and 2008 London Marathon winner) and Shelly Woods (2007 London Marathon winner and winner of two Beijing Paralympic Medals)
Michelle Weltman is the team co-ordinator for the Virgin Mini London Wheelchair Marathon and has been involved with the event since 1999.
Entry Form DetailsIf you would like to enter the Virgin Mini London Wheelchair Marathon you must fill in an online application form. The entry system will open in January 2010. please click here for the application form
For further details on taking part please contact Michelle Weltman
Email: michellew@london-marathon.co.uk Tel: 07710 419218
Training Sessions
London Area
South East London Wheelchair Racing Club (January - June)
Ladywell ArenaSilvermere Road
Catford
London
SE6 4QX
Training Times: Saturday Mornings 10am - 12pm
Contact: Mayo Onyelt Tel: 0208 314 8208
The East London Disability Athletics Club (All Year)
Mile End Leisure Park
Burdett Road
London
E3 4HL
Training Times: Saturday mornings 10.30am - 11.30am
Contact: Marianne Sharpe Tel: 0798 4815760
Disability Athletics
Hornchurch Stadium. Bridge Avenue, Upminster, Essex RM14 2LX.
4.30pm - Approx 6pm
At the moment there is no charge
Contact Nicole Evans on 07957567898
