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We are the membership and development body for grassroots athletics and running in England. Together with our network of 1800 affiliated clubs and member bodies, we are enabling athletes and runners of all abilities and backgrounds to fulfill their potential.

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Commonwealth Games 2026 athlete selection day
Apr 23 2026

First athletes named for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

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Apr 22 2026

Masters magic on the streets of Manchester

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Apr 22 2026

England Athletics supporting the Sporting Equals Awards

Apr 21 2026

City of Plymouth AC - England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month - April

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Apr 21 2026

England Athletics marathon champions crowned

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Apr 21 2026

Youth Talent Programme team to take on the elite in Germany

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Welfare Officers - join us for a Connected Conversation this May

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England team set to represent at World Athletics Race Walking Challenge

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England Athletics in 2025

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1,870
Affiliated clubs and organisations
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180,843
Registered club athletes and runners
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20,796
Licensed coaches and leaders
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4,120
Licensed officials
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4,433
Licensed races and events
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6,500,000
Regular running participants
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3,686
RunTogether groups
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207,631
RunTogether runners
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65
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