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Meet Tom Woolley: from walking 100 metres in pain - to running again

For many runners, the biggest fear isn’t missing a race - it’s losing the ability to run altogether. For Tom Woolley, a member of Tonbridge AC, that fear became very real following the Manchester Marathon 2024, when persistent knee pain suddenly changed his relationship with running.
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March 2026: Performance round up

March wrapped up the 2026 indoor track and field action on both a domestic and world stage. With strong performances across the board this indoor season, we cannot wait for outdoors to begin! Catch up on our competition highlights from this month in our March performance round up.

Running together through challenge and recovery - Sue and Tony's story

For many people, running marks the start of a healthier, more active life. But for Sue and Tony, two Run Leader Mentors, running became something bigger – a source of strength during illness, a way to process the hardest news and a reminder of the power of a strong community.
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AGM notifications for English Road Running, Cross Country and Masters Associations

Notifications of the the upcoming Annual Open Meeting of the English Road Running Association, the English Cross Country Association, and the English Masters Athletics Association.
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Two new age group changes drop-in sessions added for off-track queries

With the age group changes coming into effect tomorrow, England Athletics has been hosting a series of online drop-in sessions, to allow those within the sport to get any remaining questions answered, or queries clarified. Two new dates for these sessions have been added in for 6pm-7pm on Tuesday 26 May and Wednesday 24 June 2026.
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Tender opportunity: funetics equipment supply and distribution 

England Athletics is inviting suppliers to tender for the provision, storage and distribution of equipment bags for our funetics programme – our national run, jump, throw offer for children aged 4-11 delivered in schools, communities and athletics clubs.  The funetics programme supports children’s physical literacy through engaging movement-based activities. A high quality, fully compliant funetics equipment bag is central to delivery, and we’re now seeking a partner who can supply, store, and distribute these bags efficiently and cost-effectively.
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Mountain Running camp inspires junior international hopefuls

On Saturday 28 March, 18 aspiring international mountain runners met in Otley, West Yorkshire for an informative and fun day learning all things mountain running. The camp is part of the mountain running talent pathway for juniors showing potential who wish to improve and are ready for international representation. Talks are delivered by experienced coaches, physiotherapists and sports scientists as well as inputs and insights from elite athletes.
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Mary Rand: 1940-2026

England Athletics are saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Rand, the first British female athlete to win an Olympic gold medal. Mary was one of the earliest inductees into our Hall of Fame, as a testament to her enormous contribution to athletics. "Mary was an inspiration for other athletes who followed in her footsteps and was a generational talent, hugely respected for her achievements both here in the UK and across the sporting world. She will be missed greatly." 
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England Masters ready to take on Wales and Northern Ireland

The Masters marathon has moved from its traditional Autumn slot to Spring. This year England Athletics is excited to announce that the representative race is being held as part of Manchester Marathon on 19 April. A sea of red, white, and green vests amongst 40,000 runners at the start of the race represent teams from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland who will battle it out over the 26 miles. We are pleased to announce the masters athletes who have qualified to compete and earn themselves an England Age Group Masters vest for this race.
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Double win for England at the Anglo-Celtic Plate 100k

In sunny Limerick, Ireland, the annual Anglo-Celtic Plate 100k team competition saw England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland compete against each other in what was also the British 100k Championships. The weather was cold, but clear at the start on the gravel paths of Limerick University sports fields. The race started as any ultramarathon does, with a close pack in the men’s and women’s competition.