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Smiley Miley’s – how one mile is transforming mental health in Exmouth

In July 2022, passionate runner, qualified coach and Leader in Running Fitness, Kevin Palmer, founded Exmouth Running Club with a simple aim – to help people enjoy running while building meaningful connections. In 2024, Kevin introduced a new initiative that is already transforming the way people in the local community think about running and mental health. He called it Smiley Miley’s.

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

Sign up for RUN:EA by 6 Jan for a chance to win over £400 in running gear!

If you’re an independent runner, RUN:EA is the membership you need to support your 2026 running journey. If you sign up by 6th January 2026, you could win a bundle of running essentials worth over £400!

Community, character and champions – East Midlands Club of the Year: Lincoln Wellington Athletic Club

Lincoln Wellington AC have been named Club of the Year for their incredible resilience and commitment to athlete development and community spirit. We heard from the club about their experiences and love for Lincoln Wellington AC.

England Athletics Age Group Championships. Incorporating the Junior Para Championships U15/U17, Powered by Citroën: An action packed Friday

Day one of an action-packed championship programme got under way spectacularly with form guides ripped up and titles won by contenders rather than favourites. It made for a fabulous start to the weekend with a Championships record and countless personal bests.

Coreen Beckford stepping down as OEMG Chair after a successful 18 months

Coreen Beckford has chaired the Officials Education Management Group for the past 18 months, during which time they have made significant progress in advancing officiating qualifications, overcoming challenges, and establishing a clear plan for the year ahead.
Officials in a briefing meeting

Celebrating the officials supporting our outdoor championships

As we look forward to an exciting summer of outdoor championships in 2025, we wanted to share our gratitude and appreciation to the dedicated officials who will be instrumental in making these events a success. We are delighted to share the list of officials who will be helping our athletes at our upcoming outdoor season.

National Running Show 2025 - The Launch of RUN:EA

The National Running Show is a home for runners of all abilities and is the biggest running community meet up of the year. More than 30,000 people attended the two-day show and we were so excited to be a part of it. We spent the weekend talking to a community of runners, discussing all that England Athletics has to offer and launching our brand new individual running membership, RUN:EA.
Swindon Harriers funetics session

Swindon Harriers: the home of athletics in Swindon

Swindon Harriers Athletics club started in the early 1990s and now has over 400 members. We got the chance to talk to Steve Sparkes, the U11s team manager, about the club and the range of support and activities they offer to athletes and coaches.
Blurred legs running past England Athletics banner

Age Group Changes - implementation plan update

As the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) continue to work alongside stakeholders to implement the age-group changes which will come into effect in April 2026, Implementation Project Co-ordinator, Dean Hardman, provides an update on recent progress.