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June 2026: Performance round up

As we are gearing up for a huge summer of athletics, June was filled with some fantastic performances from English athletes. From the best of British at the 2026 Novuna UK Athletics Championships to the top of the crop in the masters half marathon and 3000m, there’s lots of action to look back on in our June performance round up.
U17 boys race at the 2023 National Cross Country Relays

Key information for off-track age group changes

The 2026-2028 UKA Rules of Competition now apply across the sport, and there have been some key changes to age groups and the competition year that will apply for the first time this coming cross country and road season. 
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Introducing the England Athletics Learning Hub

We’re introducing a new England Athletics Learning Hub for coaches, officials and volunteers. The Learning Hub will bring everything you need into one place - making it easier to manage your role, keep your licence up to date, and access your learning and records. We’ll be sharing more on timelines soon, but here’s what you need to know about what’s changing and what it means for you.
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'Ready, Set, Glasgow' podcast series launch ahead of Commonwealth Games
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Team England announce a further 63 athletes for the Commonwealth Games

Earlier this spring Team England announced the first 20 track and field athletes who will compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow from 27 July-2 August this summer. Following the selection meeting on 15 June 2026, we are now delighted to confirm the final 63 athletes who will complete the England athletics team.
André Onyekwe at England indoor championships 2026

From play to purpose: how Athletics 365 shapes athletes and inspires coaches

UK Coaching Week's theme for 2026 is 'purposeful play' and today we recognise the role of Athletics 365 and funetics to introduce athletics to youngsters in a fun way. Both programmes include games and activities to build and develop skills that form the basis of running, jumping and throwing. One such athlete is André Onyekwe, now 18 years old and part of our Youth Talent Programme. He has not only developed into a promising high and long jumper, but it's inspired his dad David to start his coaching journey with the club as well.
Clara McKee at finish of mountain running World Youth Cup 2026

Medals for England at U18 mountain running World Youth Cup

The level of competition at this year’s U18 WMRA World Youth Cup in Gagliano del Capo, Italy was incredibly high. The atmosphere created by the local organising committee and the people of Gagliano del Capo was outstanding, a certainly contributed to the fantastic results for the team. Clara McKee (Calder Valley Fell Runners, self-coached) claimed the individual title at the 19th running of the event with the England Athletics women's team taking a well-earned bronze.
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Race weekend starts here

SportsHotels.com and England Athletics are searching for runners to join our new Brand Ambassador Programme.
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Running sessions in hot weather – guidance for athletes and clubs

Regardless of a person’s activity level, high temperatures can have an impact on health – and for those taking part in sport. this can be a issue. Please read our recommendations to minimise the risk to all involved. 

Are you looking for more officials to help at your event?

If, as an event or competition provider, you are struggling to source enough officials for your event, we've got some useful contacts who may be able to help you identify officials.