Home

News

Birmingham children to benefit from new Community Athletics Hubs ahead of European Athletics Championships

Personal Best Foundation, the official charity of England Athletics, has announced the launch of its largest initiative to date, introducing four new Community Athletics Hubs across Birmingham to create a city-wide network of free, inclusive athletics provision for children living in some of the city’s most under-served communities, ahead of the 2026 European Athletics Championships being held in Birmingham.
Avon Tempo members lining up

Avon Tempo celebrating their first anniversary

Launching only in 2025, Avon Tempo has gone from strength to strength and will be celebrating their first anniversary this week.
Daina Donnelly at Nottwil

England para team shine in Switzerland

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwill is one of the highlights of the World Para Athletics calendar and this year we saw some exceptional results from the nine-strong team of para athletes, selected from with the England Talent Pathway. With outstanding conditions on one of the fastest tracks in the world, the stage was set for quality athletics.
Lucy Bull javelin

Records fall and qualifiers gained at the Pickering Memorial International

24 athletes, including five debutants represented England at the fourth edition of this competition, taking place in Loughborough. The competition looks to support young athletes, giving them valuable international experience, and the opportunity for high standard competition to achieve qualification marks for upcoming championships.

Thames Hare & Hounds - England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month

Thames Hare & Hounds, the oldest adult cross-country running club in the world, is our latest England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month.
Gethin Jones at Sight Loss Awareness course

BBC presenter Gethin Jones to become a trained guide runner

Earlier this month, BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones took part in a England Athletics Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running course to become a guide runner for resident doctor, Dr Oscar Duke.

England Athletics announce new partnership with Parkinson’s UK, supported by National Trust and Forestry England

England Athletics has officially announced a new partnership with charity Parkinson’s UK, aimed at empowering people affected by Parkinson’s to stay active, connected and confident through inclusive running opportunities. 
Jay Hutchinson U18 Mountain Running Cup

Strong team selected for International U18 Mountain Running Cup in Italy

The 2026 World Mountain Running Association International U18 Mountain Running Cup will take place on 21 June in Gagliano del Capo. Trial races were held in Sedbergh, Cumbria at the Fell Runners' Association Junior Championships to select a strong England team. Over the years, numerous athletes who first appeared at the U18 Cup have gone on to become World Cup winners, World Championship medallists and leading figures in mountain and trail running, making the competition a true gateway to the sport’s highest levels.
England, Wales and Armed Forces at Swansea Half masters2000

England half marathon masters ready to take on Wales, N. Ireland and Armed Forces

All roads lead to South Wales for the England Masters team as we approach their third representative race of the season. This time it is the half marathon, which is being held as part of the Mizuno Swansea Half Marathon on Sunday 7 June. England runners will be up ahgainst those selected from Wales, Northern Ireland and UK Armed Forces.

England Athletics launches new Rewards Hub for registered athletes

We're delighted to announce the launch of the England Athletics Rewards Hub - a brand-new platform now available to all registered athletes, offering exclusive discounts, offers and benefits.