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Geoff Cole at Yeovil Olympiads AC

Yeovil Olympiads secure their long term future

Yeovil Olympiads AC have been on an incredible journey and at the heart of that journey has been the steps they have taken to be a well managed club by working through the England Athletics Club Standards. In January 2024 the club were rocked by the news that the Council planned to close the athletics track and other sporting facilities in the area. The club were in shock and uncertain about their future, but after consultation with their members and local stakeholders they developed a petition and lobbied against this decision.
Leila Newth triple jump medallist

England U20, U17 and U15 Open Indoor Championships: Super Sunday

Day two of the England U20, U17 and U15 Open Indoor Championships never fails to deliver when it comes to upsets, formbook victories, drama and, of course on more than one occasion, high emotion.

U15/U17/U20 Indoor Championships - Day 1, a world class start to the weekend

Day 1 of the England Athletics U20, U17 and U15 Open Indoor Championships, powered by Citroën, saw a string of superb performances in eight intense, action-packed hours of world class action. 
Wakefield track

Track and Field Rater is live!

UK Athletics (UKA) has launched a Track & Field Rater (TFR) to provide users of athletics facilities with a ‘one stop shop’ for rating track and field facilities and equipment. 
Divine Iheme

The battle of the age groups! England U20, U17 and U15 Open Indoor Championships preview 

World best in his age group, Divine Iheme, is set to star in the 60m, while Shaikira King, Otis Poole and Celine Obinna-Alo are among some of the other highly promising athletes due to appear at these second England Athletics championships of the year - 7-8 February at the EIS in Sheffield.
Senior men at London International XC

England athletes ready to represent at Parliament Hill

Now in it's third time of running, the London International Cross Country is set for 7 February. Part of the UK Cross Challenge at Parliament Hill, the event incorporates a Home Countries International and also includes the 4 areas North, Midland, South and East which gives more athletes on their talent pathway the chance to challenge their peers at a quality event.
January 2026 performance round up graphic

January 2026: Performance round up

2026 has started hot out the blocks with great performances throughout January. From our first indoor championships of the year to England teams competing across Europe, let’s look back at all the action.

The National Running Show 2026 - a weekend of community and connection

Last weekend we returned to the National Running Show for two action-packed days celebrating all things running. As we reflect on the biggest running community meet-up of the year, we’re looking back at some of the highlights from across the weekend
Shokz Community graphic

Join the 2026 Shokz UK Community Squad: applications now open

England Athletics partner Shokz is looking for passionate runners to join their 2026 Community Squad. If you live for the miles and love inspiring others through your sporting journey, this is your chance to represent the leader in open-ear headphone technology.
Ivor Wiggett

Ivor Wiggett: 1943-2026

We are sad to report the death of Ivor Wigget on 27 January. Ivor passed away in hospital after a short illness with cancer. He held many roles in the sport, officiating as a highly respected Starter and Starter’s Assistant, and Endurance official. He was also a Road Race Adjudicator and was RunEvents Chair for the London Region. He was involved with runbritain (which later became RunEvents) from its inception. He was also a Life Member of the National Athletics League.