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mountain running start 2024 at Glenshee

Double win for England at Senior Home International mountain race

This year's Senior Home International mountain race was hosted by Scotland and was an uphill only race, held north of Perth at the Spittal of Glenshee. The international race was incorporated into the open race; 7km in distance with an ascent of 670m. The weather was warm and sunny with a slight breeze.

Kick-starting the season at County Champs

This weekend marked a major milestone in the athletics calendar, as County Championships across England took place. With the majority of the country bathed in glorious May sunshine, the championships provided a fantastic showcase of athletic ability, as well as dedication from the teams of volunteers at each venue, without whom such events simply could not take place.
England Masters team at Birmingham 10k 2024

Masters stars shine at the Great Run Birmingham 10k International

Glorious sunshine greeted Team England and Wales athletes for the annual Representative International 10k Race, staged this year in Birmingham as part of the Great Run series.
Race Walking legs

England team announced for La Coruna Race Walking Grand Prix

England Athletics are excited to be sending a strong contingent of Race Walkers to compete in the 2024 La Coruna Race Walking Grand Prix. The team of 4 will compete against some of the best Race Walkers in the world with an eye on qualifying times for this summer’s various championships. This is the second time England have sent representatives to this competition and we hope for some great success.
5k Your Way group

5k Your Way: The group dedicated to supporting those impacted by cancer

Organised by Move Against Cancer charity, 5k Your Way welcomes anyone impacted by cancer - people living with or beyond cancer, family and friends, healthcare professionals or those who have lost someone to cancer. Participants can walk, jog, run, cheer or volunteer at one of the 5k Your Way meetups on the last Saturday of the month.

5 ways to wellbeing - Being Active

As this year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is “Movement: Moving more for our mental health” we asked Mental Health Champion Claire Gallagher talk about being active, another one of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing.  
Keith Davidson and Nick Phipps

Obituaries: Keith Davidson and Nick Phipps

England Athletics is saddened to hear of the passing of national level technical official Keith Davidson and pole vault coach and bobsled Olympian Nick Phipps.
Shaun Burrows sprint at Commonwealth Games

England para teams selected for Nottwil and Paris Grand Prix

We are pleased to announce that we will be sending two England para teams to the upcoming Nottwil Grand Prix in Switzerland and Paris Grand Prix next month.
England U20 team at Trofeo Opitergium 2024

England triumph at Trofeo Opitergium Road Race

This week the England under-20 contingent was in action at the Trofeo Opitergium Road Race taking place in the beautiful Italian town of Oderzo against seven strong European teams. Spectacular to watch, the race takes place over a series of 1km loops, with the teams completing ten laps during the 10km race. Despite not taking place at the peak of summer, the athletes still had to contend with very humid conditions which affected some in the latter stages.
Sara Willhoit mountain running

Team announced for Senior Home International

England Athletics are pleased to announce the mountain running team for the 13th Mountain Running Home International which will take place on 11 May in Scotland. This year's host event - the Glas Tulaichean Hill Race - is relatively short uphill-only race and will provide a fast but very tough challenge for all the athletes. As usual we are expecting some fantastic racing in both men’s and women’s events.