Race Organisers

Age Restrictions

Race licence applicants must pay particular attention to RULE TR3 S4 (1) which sets out the maximum distances permitted for younger athletes. (This rule was updated by UK Athletics in 2026.)

Permit applications will be declined if races that do not clearly state in their promotional material and on entry forms age limits that comply with this rule.

Maximum distances permitted under this rule are as follows:

Age under 11 years      3,000m

Age 11                          5,000m

Age 12-13          .         6,000m

Age 14                         8,000m

Age 15                       12,000m

Age 16                       16,000m

Age 17                       25,000m

Age 18                       Marathon

Age 19                       45,000m 

Age 20 and over.       No maximum distance