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About England Athletics

England Athletics develops grassroots athletics and running in England, supporting affiliated clubs to prosper, developing more and better coaches, recruiting and supporting volunteers and officials. England Athletics provides and supports competition opportunities at an international (England representative), national, area and county level. England Athletics also delivers campaigns and products to inspire and provide opportunities for people in England to start running. These include RUN:EA, an individual running membership, and RunTogether, a national recreational group-based running product.  

UK Athletics (UKA) is the overarching national governing body responsible for elite performance, international representation (e.g., Great Britain and Northern Ireland teams), and establishing the overarching rules for the sport across the UK. You can contact UKA via their Media Centre here.

Topline stats from 2025

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Affiliated clubs and member bodies
1,900
Registered athletes
177,441
Licensed coaches and leaders
21,000

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