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Vaxjo throws arena in Sweden

England team to gain indoor throws experience in Sweden

After the successes of previous years, England Athletics will be returning to Sweden on 7 February for the Växjö Throws International 2026. A strong team of 15 throwers have been selected to represent their country against athletes from Sweden, Iceland and Norway.
Alfie Manthorpe Jack Gray at London XC 2024-1000

Team announced for Armagh International 2026

England Athletics is delighted to announce a strong team of eight athletes selected to represent England at the 2026 Armagh International Road Races on Thursday 12 February 2026. An England team has represented at this event for a number of years and it is a great opportunity for our developing road runners. The women compete over 3k whilst the Men’s race takes place over 5k.
The Power of Running graphic showing Jo Pavey MBE, Sophie Power, Charlie Watson

National Running Show: 31 January-1 February 2026

We’re excited to be back at the National Running Show with a packed weekend of activity, great conversations and plenty of chances to get involved. Whether you’re here to learn something new, meet the community or just enjoy the buzz, we’ve got lots happening across the weekend.
Elgoibar cross country women's race 2025

Elgoibar cross country team announcement

The prestigious Elgoibar international cross country competition in Spain will take place on Sunday 18 January 2026, with the local football ground serving as the event venue. England are sending senior and U20 men's and women's teams.
Team England’s 2022 Commonwealth games relay squad featuring Asha Philip, Ashleigh Nelson, Bianca Williams, Daryll Neita, and Imani-Lara Lansiquot

Coming up in 2026 

We're looking forward to another exciting year in 2026! We'll have our top athletes competing for England at the Commonwealth Games. Leading up to that - come and watch the indoor champs action in Sheffield and other teams representing on the roads, mountains and cross country. We'll also be at the National Running Show and the Marathon Expo. Later this year we welcome the return of our Hall of Fame and Volunteer Awards.
Eamonn Martin as team manager in Belfast

Podcast #81: Glasgow 2026 - Commonwealth winner Eamonn Martin's bid to change the sport

December's England Athletics Podcast, featuring 1990 Commonwealth 10,000m champion Eamonn Martin, is the latest episode in a series building up to the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Martin reminisces about that glorious moment in Auckland 35 years ago - along with his London Marathon victory in 1993 - before discussing his current roles as a cross country Team Manager for England Athletics and an organiser of the London Cross Challenge Meeting.

Sneyd Striders - setting the pace for Club Standards

Sneyd Striders Running Club (SSRC) are an adult only road running club based in Walsall. England Athletics Club Support Manager Rich Ayling has worked closely with the club, both to complete their Club Standards and more recently, when they were forced to relocate premises. We spoke to the Club Committee about Club Standards, working with England Athletics, and giving back to their community.
Chris Jones in front of England Athletics cloth banner

CEO blog: building performers and building communities

As we enter the home straight of 2025, our CEO Chris Jones reflects on the past year with great pride and optimism for our sport and the role it will continue to play in contributing to a fairer, inclusive, and cohesive society.
Young official Steph Brooks raking long jump

How being an athlete helped me as an official

Stephanie Brooks has competed for Yate and District AC as an athlete since 2011. In 2018, she began officiating for her first club - North Somerset AC - as they wanted more people to help at local and league events; she thought officiating would be a good way to help the club.
Official Christel Shaw at hammer cage

The satisfaction of helping fellow officials

Christel Shaw is part of Brighton and Hove Athletics club where she is currently their officials' secretary. She has been involved in athletics for approximately 40 years, first as an athlete at age 11, then following her children’s  athletic journey which in turn led to being an official for the last 7 years. Below, we detail Christel's officiating journey.