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Wakefield's new blue track: a game changer for local athletics

Wakefield Council recently commissioned the refurbishment of the existing track and field facilities at Thornes Park Athletic Stadium. This is fantastic news for Wakefield Harriers, who can now train on a vastly improved facility – it is also set to benefit other public groups, local schools, and Wakefield Triathlon Club. We spoke to Wakefield Harriers to find out more.
funetics mulit-challenge

On your marks, get set, go! Introducing funetics multi-challenge

England Athletics is launching an exciting new competition format to encourage more regular, age-appropriate opportunities for primary school aged children to compete in athletics - welcome to the funetics multi-challenge
Bianca Williams pipping Joy Eze at Manchester International

Manchester International is BACK for 2025!

The Manchester International is back in 2025 with a new, improved format. Once again this event will be held at the World Athletics certified Track, the Manchester Regional Arena on the 30 August 2025.   The Manchester International will no longer be a Team event, in 2025 this event will be an individual event and has a European Athletics Challenger permit, meaning prize money!   Events within this programme have been determined based on competitive opportunities for these event groups to obtain qualification standards for the Commonwealth Games in 2026.
Freya Jones at England Championships

An exciting summer of sport to come - 2025 outdoor championships information

England Athletics is excited to be back at Alexander Stadium this summer for the England Athletics Championships. Birmingham will play host to the U20/Senior and Para Championships and the Age Group Championships this summer, as well as partnering with local club, Birchfield Harriers, for the Relay Championships in August.
Chris Jones at County Championship

County Championships: A celebration of athletics across the country

Last weekend, the Club Support Team and other members of England Athletics staff were delighted to visit a range of championships spanning the country.
Blurred legs running past England Athletics banner

Age Group changes: webinars

Ahead of the age group changes coming into effect next April, England Athletics will be hosting a series of online drop-in sessions over the coming months, to allow those within the sport to get any remaining questions answered, or queries clarified. These online sessions are a continuation of that process, and the organisation is encouraging stakeholders to submit their questions in advance where possible, so that full and comprehensive information can be shared during the sessions.
Couttie winning 1500m in Yorkshire vest

UKCAU Championships return to the England Athletics Senior/U20 Championships

From 2007, the Inter Country Track and Field Championships have been held as part of the England Athletics Senior Championships. This was the case until 2020, when the combination of the pandemic, the Commonwealth Games, and a packed summer season meant that the championships could not be re-instated until July 2024. We had 13 counties involved then and it would be brilliant if we could build on that this year. It has given us a strong foundation to build on and improve upon.
Alice Hopkins at Loughborough International 2024

Loughborough International team announced

We are pleased to confirm the athletes selected to compete for England at the Loughborough International on Sunday 18 May.

England Athletics celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week (12-18 May) - a topic very important to all at England Athletics.
Boro Runners

From 8 to over 100 members - how Boro Runners have put social connection at the heart of their club

We recently caught up with 2024 Regional Volunteer Award winner, head coach, and founder of Boro Runners, Ben Palmer, to learn more about how he puts fun and social connection at the heart of the club.