For many, 2023 was a great year of athletics. We spoke to a few of our club volunteers, coaches and officials about what was the most inspirational moment of 2023 for them. We are sure this reflects the thoughts of many of our athletics and running family!

England Athletics is pleased to support Planet Earth Games’ launch of four pilot plogging programmes which kick-off off this weekend. Plogging is an eco-friendly activity combining running and picking up litter. This weekend, four new monthly plogging groups are being launched by the award-winning Planet Earth Games in Newham, Wembley (both London), Bristol and Exeter this month.

England Athletics is always looking to bring new ideas to the table to enhance the experience of everyone involved in our sport and 2023 has been a particularly creative year.  Take a look at some of the innovative work that has taken place and helped us make huge positive strides forward in all key focus areas of the England Athletics strategy.

In 2023 we joined thousands of runners at the TCS London Marathon Expo, ahead of the TCS London Marathon in April. Our message was all about the England Athletics Running Family; and how we support runners whatever their running interest.

In May 2021, England Athletics launched a 12-year strategic plan following extensive consultation with multiple stakeholders from across the sport. Putting athletes and runners at the heart, the strategic plan focuses on creating opportunities, enhancing experiences and powering potential. The overarching purpose of the strategic plan is to inspire more athletes and runners of all abilities and backgrounds to fulfil their potential and to have a lifelong love for the sport, with a clear vision for athletics to become a more inclusive sport where everyone belongs and can flourish. Two and a half years on, we are pleased to present a snapshot of progress within our key focus areas.

On behalf of everyone at England Athletics, we wanted to thank you all for everything that you have committed to our great sport during 2023. We also wish you and your close ones a very happy holiday season, and hope you are able to recharge your batteries ahead of an action packed 2024 athletics and running season across England.

As the weather starts to change and another year draws to a close, attention turns to the festive season.  Christmas is the perfect opportunity to look back on another year and reflect with those you hold most dear.  And that is exactly what we hope to do this Christmas with our England Athletics family.  See just a few of the highlights from across our sport in our CHRISTMAS acrostic.  Throughout the month of December, we will be releasing a series of written articles and videos.  Take a look at all that we have achieved as a sport over the past 12 months.

Looking to take your athletics and running to the next level this Black Friday?  Not to worry, we’ve got you covered!  From 50% off spectator tickets at the 2024 Indoor U15/U17/U20 Track and Field Championships to 10% off entry level coaching courses, there’s plenty to get excited about. Not to mention the latest offers from our partners including up to 80% off from Sportsshoes.com and 20% off all Kukri kit.  Browse the England Athletics Black Friday catalogue to see the latest deals and discounts from across the sport.  

Following our Annual General Meeting held at the weekend (with options for members to attend in person or engage via the live stream), England Athletics' Chair of the Board Gary Shaughnessy CBE summarises England Athletics’ work over the past year and looking to the future.

Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) met to debate the suggested changes to the existing age groups set out within the UK Athletics (UKA) rule book, following a period of consultation. The suggested changes were from current age groups of U13, U15 and U17 to new proposed age groups of U12, U14, U16 and U18.