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Ellis Kottas at 2024 England Athletic championships

England team call up to Dubai for para athletes

The Dubai WPA (Para) Grand Prix - taking place from 10 to 13 February 2026 - is the first Grand Prix event on the World Para Athletics calendar, and a great opportunity for athletes to post season opening performances ahead of a busy year of championships.  This will be the first time England have sent a team to this Grand Prix, and for the selected athletes, this will be an opportunity to try and achieve qualification for next year's Commonwealth Games.
RunTogther group members at Muslim Sports Awards 2025

Muslim Sports Awards celebrate talent

England Athletics were pleased to again sponsor the Muslim Sports Foundation’s Muslim Sports Awards, held on 5 December at Leeds United Football Club. The Muslim Sports Awards were established to recognise and celebrate the incredible talent, dedication, and impact of Muslims across the UK in sport. Representing us at the evening were Emma Davenport (Clubs and Development Director), Sarah Harrison (Welfare and Compliance Manager), and Head of Participation Programmes Tracey Francis, plus representatives from our RunTogether Groups.
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Young Athlete Grant Scheme - applications open for 2026

Applications are now open for the Athletics for the Young Fund which supports English athletes under the age of 24 who are in full time education and active in athletics.
Leeds Abbey Dash 10k start

Electric atmosphere at England 10k champs

A crisp winter's day at the iconic Abbey Dash 10k played host to the England Senior 10k Championships for the first time under the stewardship of Jane Tomlinson’s Run For All. Despite the chilly conditions, the atmosphere was electric as over 10,000 runners took to the streets as they raced to Kirkstall Abbey and back. The event - renowned for its fast and flat course - attracted a stellar field of elite athletes and wheelchair racers alongside thousands of club runners, and charity fundraisers.
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National Volunteer Awards 2025

Saturday evening saw England Athletics celebrate the winners of the 2025 National Volunteer Awards. It has been an important feature of England Athletics activity for over a decade and is the the culmination of our volunteer award programme as we recognise our national winners every 12 months after successes have been celebrated at Regional Award evenings.
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A New Vision for Track and Field

An independent group of leading experts in sport are working to develop a vision for the future of track and field in the UK, to address the decline in youth track and field participation.  The group are inviting you to join the vision as part of this collaboration. The independent Vision Group, established this year, is co-chaired by former World Champion Steve Cram and World and Olympic medallist Steve Smith, and also includes the expertise of Christine Ohuruogu, Tammy Oshinowo, Louise Gear, Nick Pearson, Abi Ekoku, Gary Laybourne and TJ Ossei.
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Exclusive savings from our partners this Friday

Fast Friday is here and we’re bringing you exclusive Fast Friday savings from our trusted partners. From performance kit and footwear to event entries and smart tech to improve your running, this year’s offers are designed to power your training into 2026. Explore the deals, use your member codes, and make your next season your strongest yet.
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Inspirational people recognised at inaugural TAFi awards

England Athletics were honoured to sponsor the inaugural Track and Field Inclusion (TAFi) Awards held in London last week. Celebrating 'the most inclusive sport in the world,' ten inspirational people from grassroots to elite level were recognised - seven by public vote.
David Feeney coaching YTP

Coach Education and Development updates 

Across the country, more people than ever are stepping up to lead, inspire and develop athletes. Over the past six months, demand for our coaching qualifications has surged, and we’ve responded with a packed programme of courses and development opportunities. From entry-level roles to advanced pathways, we’re building a system that makes it easier for clubs to grow coaching capacity and for coaches to keep learning.
Amber Valley and Erewash AC athletes

How Amber Valley and Erewash AC membership grew 20% last year

We spoke with members of Amber Valley and Erewash AC recently and asked them what they’ve done to help boost their membership. The club committee knew that they had to work hard to get themselves back up to where they are now – a growth of over 20% in the past couple of years. Here are their top tips. The club was formed in 1999 by parents who wanted to get their children involved with athletics. Amber Valley and Erewash AC grew to be a club with healthy numbers until - like for many clubs - COVID left its mark.