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National Volunteers’ Week 2026: Westbury Harriers

This week marks National Volunteers’ Week 2026, a chance to celebrate the incredible people who make our sport possible across the country. At Westbury Harriers, volunteering is at the core of everything the club delivers, and the reward goes far beyond simply helping on the day. We spoke to Alastair Blackwood, Volunteer Coordinator at Westbury Harriers, about his role and how volunteering can be such a rewarding experience.

Birmingham children to benefit from new Community Athletics Hubs ahead of European Athletics Championships

Personal Best Foundation, the official charity of England Athletics, has announced the launch of its largest initiative to date, introducing four new Community Athletics Hubs across Birmingham to create a city-wide network of free, inclusive athletics provision for children living in some of the city’s most under-served communities, ahead of the 2026 European Athletics Championships being held in Birmingham.
Daina Donnelly at Nottwil

England para team shine in Switzerland

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwill is one of the highlights of the World Para Athletics calendar and this year we saw some exceptional results from the nine-strong team of para athletes, selected from with the England Talent Pathway. With outstanding conditions on one of the fastest tracks in the world, the stage was set for quality athletics.

Thames Hare & Hounds - England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month

Thames Hare & Hounds, the oldest adult cross-country running club in the world, is our latest England Athletics x Athletics Weekly Club of the Month.

England Athletics announce new partnership with Parkinson’s UK, supported by National Trust and Forestry England

England Athletics has officially announced a new partnership with charity Parkinson’s UK, aimed at empowering people affected by Parkinson’s to stay active, connected and confident through inclusive running opportunities. 
Jay Hutchinson U18 Mountain Running Cup

Strong team selected for International U18 Mountain Running Cup in Italy

The 2026 World Mountain Running Association International U18 Mountain Running Cup will take place on 21 June in Gagliano del Capo. Trial races were held in Sedbergh, Cumbria at the Fell Runners' Association Junior Championships to select a strong England team. Over the years, numerous athletes who first appeared at the U18 Cup have gone on to become World Cup winners, World Championship medallists and leading figures in mountain and trail running, making the competition a true gateway to the sport’s highest levels.

England Athletics launches new Rewards Hub for registered athletes

We're delighted to announce the launch of the England Athletics Rewards Hub - a brand-new platform now available to all registered athletes, offering exclusive discounts, offers and benefits.
frame running training on track

Supporting the future of frame running

England Athletics has recently hosted a Frame Running Development Day, with the aim of bringing more people to the event and support their ongoing development. Frame running will make its Paralympic debut at the LA games in 2028, making these development opportunities even more important and exciting.
Run340! RunTogether challenge 2026

Join the Run340! challenge this summer

This summer, the UK hosts two major sporting events: the Commonwealth Games and the European Athletics Championships. To celebrate the inspiration and legacy of the Games, we’re inviting everyone to take part in our own virtual challenge – Run340!
Loughborough International 2026

England victorious at Loughborough International

The May sunshine and the banks of the Paula Radcliffe Stadium full of excited supporters can only mean one thing - the return of the Loughborough International!