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Regional Volunteer Awards 2026: West Midlands

On Saturday evening, we came together to celebrate the amazing volunteers in the West Midlands region at our 2026 Regional Volunteer Awards. Held at Alexander Stadium, the evening was a fantastic celebration of the dedication, commitment and impact our volunteers have across the sport. A huge congratulations to all of the nominees and winners - let's get to know our volunteers!
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Athletes announced for the 2026 cohort of Talent Pathway programmes

We are delighted to announce the athletes selected for the four England Athletics Talent Pathway programmes for 2026-2028.
Northeast Regional Volunteer Awards

Regional Volunteer Awards: North East

Our series of 2026 Regional Volunteer Awards ceremonies continued last weekend with three more regions including the North East, celebrating the outstanding contributions from volunteers.

Regional Volunteer Awards 2026: South East

Our annual series of 2026 Regional Volunteer Awards ceremonies continued last weekend with three more regions including the South East, celebrating the outstanding contributions from volunteers across the region.
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England champions crowned at ASICS Manchester Half

Alex Durant and Molly Smith claimed the England half marathon titles at the 2026 ASICS Manchester Half
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Be part of the 2026 Let's Lift the Curfew National Showcase Event

As part of Let's Lift the Curfew 2026, England Athletics will be hosting a special National Showcase Event, bringing together runners, run leaders, clubs, groups and partners to shine a light on the incredible impact of this national movement. 
Project Brisbane marathon camp

Project Brisbane launches to support future marathon athletes 

England Athletics and Leeds Talent Hub recently welcomed athletes, coaches, and practitioners to Leeds Beckett University for the inaugural Project Brisbane camp. It marked the launch of an exciting new long-term initiative focused on the development of future championship marathon athletes. 

10 years of #RunAndTalk: the champions helping running communities thrive

As England Athletics celebrates 10 years of #RunAndTalk during this year's #RunAndTalk Week (5-11 October 2026), the campaign continues to highlight the powerful connection between movement, conversation and mental wellbeing.
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New coaching qualifications and key improvements coming this autumn

We're working behind the scenes on a new England Athletics Learning Hub for coaches, officials and volunteers. While development continues, we’re introducing a number of improvements this autumn, alongside the launch of our new Sessional Coach and Assistant Coach qualifications, which are now available to book. Together, these changes will help simplify key processes and improve the experience for coaches, officials and volunteers.
September 2026 performance round up

September 2026: Performance round up

Running has taken centre stage in September, with teams representing England on the roads, in the mountains and on the trails. There have been exceptional performances across all terrains. Catch up on the action in our September performance round up.