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athletes at Somerset County champs

County Championships: growing the grassroots of the sport

Last weekend saw the start of the summer track and field season for many - the chance to pit themselves against their peers in the region on their journey to national level events, or just get a first taste of a competitive weekend. Members of our Club Support Team and other England Athletics staff attended their local events all around the country to see the grassroots of the sport at its best. Watch our video roundup to see how the Somerset, Herts and Beds, Worcestershire, Merseyside and Yorkshire County Championships went.

Chichester New:Gen MiniTrack refurb gives club 'dream' solution

The installation of a New:Gen MiniTrack for Chichester Runners and AC has transformed the club's training, giving them a brand new, safe, secure space to train.
English, Welsh and Northern Irish athletes at Bideford 10k

Close running throughout the Masters age groups at Bideford 10k

Bideford AAC became the first England Athletics affiliated club to host a Masters programme representative race - and what a 10k race it turned out to be.
Clean Sport Week 2026. Built not bought. 100% me.

England Athletics backs UK Anti-Doping’s Clean Sport Week 2026: Built not bought. 100% me.

England Athletics is proud to support Clean Sport Week (11-17 May), the annual awareness campaign led by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) that champions fair play, integrity and drug-free sport.
Rachel Bennett at Loughborough International 2025

Loughborough International: England team announced

Loughborough International is an important marker in the early outdoor season as athletes look to improve on their current form or chase qualifying standards for the multiple championships this season, namely the Commonwealth Games.  We have selected a strong team of athletes in our quest to retain our team title from last year.
Coaching Assistant course

Building the future of coaching: a new era for coach education

There’s plenty happening behind the scenes at England Athletics as we reshape how coaches are recruited, developed and supported across the sport – and it’s all focussed on making it easier to get involved, stay involved and succeed.
Junior athletes with representing England at 2022 School Games

DNA competition coming to the School Games

For the very first time, the School Games National Finals (4-5 September) will be held in the short-programme DNA format.

The Helmsley 10K - built on stories, volunteers and community spirit

The Helmsley Easter Sunday Multi-Terrain 10K has become one of North Yorkshire’s most anticipated spring races, attracting club runners, first-timers and visitors from across the country. Licenced through RunEvents, the home for all licensed road and multi terrain events in England, the event is a standout example of how high standards, strong community engagement and the right support can help a local race thrive.
Coaching team at Växjö

Building confidence, connection, and development opportunities for female throws coaches

We are delighted to provide an update on the England Athletics Female Coaches' Community. The network has engaged 73 members, fostering a supportive network of female throws coaches.
Running track

England Athletics track and field championships return to Bedford this summer

Bedford will play host to the England Athletics U20, Senior and Para Championships and the Age Group Championships this summer. The Relay Championships will remain at Birmingham in partnership with local club, Birchfield Harriers in August.  Below we have outlined extra information about each of the upcoming championships, so you know what to expect!