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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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Junior women's podium at Roeselare Cross Country
Oct 28 2025

Team triumph at the Roeselare EnergyVision Cross Cup

Ipswich Jaffa Running Club
Oct 27 2025

Making club membership a positive experience: East Club of the Year Jaffa Ipswich

British Masters
Oct 27 2025

British Masters team taking Europe by storm

Oct 24 2025

England Athletics Championships dates confirmed for 2026

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Oct 24 2025

How our community got involved in #RunAndTalk week 2025 

Oct 23 2025

Top tips for clubs to prepare for the upcoming age group changes

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Oct 23 2025

England and Wales masters battle it out at Abingdon Marathon

Shropshire Shufflers, West Midlands Club of the Year 2025
Oct 22 2025

Celebrating inclusivity and impact: West Midlands Club of the Year, Shropshire Shufflers

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England Athletics in 2025

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1,928
Affiliated clubs and organisations
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174,887
Registered club athletes and runners
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20,794
Licensed coaches and leaders
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3,961
Licensed officials
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2,251
Licensed races and events
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6,200,000
Regular running participants
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3,439
RunTogether groups
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244,050
RunTogether active runners
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47
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