Athlete registration and affiliation fees confirmed for 2027
After a consultation process with Regional Councils which has taken place over recent months, England Athletics has today confirmed athlete registration and affiliation fees for 2027.
Every year, thousands of registered athletes, clubs, coaches, officials and volunteers contribute to the strength and sustainability of athletics and running across England. While registration provides access to competition and membership benefits, its impact goes much further.
Through registration and affiliation, England Athletics is able to invest in clubs, participation opportunities, talent development, competitions, coaching, officiating and the infrastructure that helps people stay involved in the sport.
Every registration helps create opportunities for athletes, runners, volunteers, coaches, officials and clubs across the country.
Whether you're competing on the track, taking part in your local road race, volunteering at your club or coaching the next generation, your registration plays a part in supporting the future of our sport.
Earlier today, we published our Annual Report, which shows the progress we have made in the last year and the variety of areas we have been reinvesting back into the sport. While we celebrate these successes, we recognise the challenges we still face in the development of our sport and continue to explore ways to best support our valued clubs and members.
From April 2027, club and member body affiliation fees will be £215, and athlete registration fees will be £24. We are committed to ensuring our fees remain affordable in comparison to other sports and our sport in other parts of the UK. Whilst our long-term aim is to keep fees to a minimum, the increase is reflective of increases to our own costs over recent years in important areas such as insurance - a critical aspect underpinning the support provided to clubs, coaches and competition providers.
By joining England Athletics, a not-for-profit organisation, you are actively contributing to the growth and development of athletics and running across the country. Your membership helps fund grassroots initiatives, support your clubs and volunteers, and create opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to get involved in the sport. Together, we’re building a stronger, more inclusive athletics and running community for today and future generations.
Over 80% of membership fee income is reinvested directly into our key delivery priorities of club development, coaches' and officials' development, the support of competition delivery, the support of the retention of athletes and participation growth, and investment in talent.
Your registration does more
Your registration helps us invest in:
- Clubs and facilities
- Participation programmes
- Talent pathways and competitions
- Coaches and officials
- Volunteering and workforce development
- Inclusion and accessibility initiatives
- Digital services and member support
Together, these investments help create a stronger sport for everyone.
Together, these investments help create a stronger sport for everyone.
Clubs and facilities
Your registration helps fund athletics and running
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We invest in clubs, facilities and the people who run them
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That investment creates better environments for athletes and runners
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Stronger clubs can welcome and support more people
Clubs remain at the heart of athletics and running in England. Registration income helps support club development, volunteer training, governance, safeguarding, facility improvement projects and resources that help clubs thrive.
The result is stronger, more sustainable clubs that can continue to provide opportunities for existing members while welcoming new participants into the sport.
Participation
Your registration funds the sport
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We invest in participation opportunities
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That investment helps more people get active and engaged in athletics and running
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More people can discover a sport they can enjoy for life
From RunTogether groups and community programmes to initiatives designed to reach new audiences, registration helps support opportunities that encourage people of all ages and abilities to become active.
These programmes provide important entry points into athletics and running, helping people take their first steps into the sport and develop lifelong habits of physical activity.
Talent
Your registration helps fund athletics and running
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We invest in developing talent
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That investment creates better pathways and opportunities for athletes and runners
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More athletes can progress, perform and reach their potential
Registration supports the delivery of talent pathways that enable athletes and runners to develop and thrive.
When an athlete or runner is progressing through our talent pathway, investment in development opportunities and performance environments helps create the foundations for future success.
Competitions
Your registration funds the sport
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We invest in delivering and strengthening competitions
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That investment creates more opportunities for athletes and runners to compete, achieve, and progress
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A stronger competition structure helps athletics and running strive at every level
Competitions are at the heart of the athletics and running experience, providing opportunities for athletes and runners of all ages and abilities to test themselves, achieve personal goals and feel part of the wider sporting community.
Registration income helps support the development and delivery of competition structures across England, ensuring athletes and runners have access to meaningful opportunities to compete throughout their journey in the sport. Investment in competitions also helps strengthen the environments, systems and workforce that underpin successful events.
Coaches and officials
Your registration funds the sport
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We invest in coaches and officials
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That investment strengthens the people who make athletics and running happen
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More athletes and runners can benefit from great coaching, fair competition and a positive sporting experience
Coaches and officials are central to the athletics and running experience.
Registration income helps support the recruitment, development and education of the workforce that underpins the sport. Their expertise creates safe, enjoyable and rewarding experiences for athletes at every level.
Investing in the future of athletics and running
England Athletics remains committed to building a sport that is accessible, inclusive and sustainable.
Here are some of the areas we will invest back into the sport next year specifically:
- Maintaining club engagement activity, building on the recent successful expansion of the Club Support Manager network.
- Supporting implementation of competition modernisation, aligned to the track and field vision.
- Continuing investment in improved digital systems for members, coaches and officials.
England Athletics CEO, Chris Jones, said:
"Every registration represents more than an athlete entering competitions. It is an investment in the future of our sport. From supporting clubs and coaches to creating opportunities for people to get active and develop their potential, registration helps make athletics and running possible for thousands of people across England every day."
As an England Athletics affiliated club or registered athlete or runner, you’re able to access a range of benefits and services to help manage, develop and engage your club and its members.
Athlete benefits include:
| Track and field athletes | Off-track athletes |
| Competition eligibility to enter a range of competitions held under UKA rules | Eligibility for England Road Running Competitions & Championships |
| England Track & Field Championships from U15 to Senior, indoor and outdoor | Access to places at the TCS London Marathon via the club ballot |
| Up to 50% discount on education courses to become a coach/leader | £2 discount on entry fees for licensed road and multi-terrain events |
| Eligibility to be selected on the England Athletics Talent Pathway and England Teams | Other event entry discounts, for example Manchester Marathon |
| Designated Membership Engagement Team to help you with any queries | Access to RunTogether for entry level running programmes |
| Exclusive athlete offers and promotions via our England Athletics Rewards Hub | Eligibility to be selected on the Masters programme |
| Early bird ticket access to major events via British Athletics | Access to RunEvents Online Entry System for road/multi-terrain events |
| Free official course for parents of all U10*/U12 registered athletes | Over 3,000 safe running events licensed by England Athletics |
| Access to PB Awards scheme | Lobby on behalf of runners through parliament and partnership with Running Industry Alliance |
Club benefits include:
- Access to Club Support services for all club queries
- Competition and event licensing for clubs to put on races
- Access to Club Hub, our online platform with hundreds of resources
- Access to small grants via our Club Improvement Fund
- Up to 50% discount on education courses for coaches and leaders to help build capacity for clubs
- Up to £50 million Public Liability Insurance cover
- Insurance and free Legal Helpline for clubs and their volunteer members
- Exclusive offers and discounts from commercial partners
- Dedicated support with governance and safeguarding (Club Standards)
- Access to forums to network with other club volunteers
- Access to vote for and receive Regional Volunteer Awards
- Bespoke club development support