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Rebel Run Club Make a Difference Active Award

Rebel Run Club: Celebrating making a difference in the local community

RunTogether groups up and down the country are having an incredible impact on their local communities every single day. Rebel Run Club’s impact in North Lincolnshire was recently recognised as they won the Active Award at the BBC Make a Difference Awards. We caught up with group founder, Anna, to find out what the award meant to them and the impact that the group has every week.
Para indoor 60m sprint

England Athletics Indoor Championships 2027 dates announced

We are pleased to confirm the dates for the England Athletics 2027 Indoor Championships. A full fixtures calendar will be available on the UKA website shortly, and key information can also be found on our championships webpage. This page will be updated with timetables, entry links and further event information as it becomes available. All entries for England Athletics National Championships will be submitted via Roster Athletics.

CEO blog: Celebrating our sport, supporting our people, shaping our future

As I write this blog, I've been reflecting on some of the many moments that remind me why athletics and running remain such a special part of communities across England.
Performance round-up October 2026

Performance round-up: October 2026

This October there has been plenty of action across the mountains and roads, with the first England cross country trip of the winter season to Roeselare.

Paula Dunn MBE honoured as TAFi Awards 2026 celebrate athlete successes

England Athletics were honoured to again sponsor the second Track and Field Inclusion (TAFi) Awards, which brought the athletics community together at The Ivy Club in London’s West End for an evening of celebration.
Ernie Cripps receiving award

Remembering Ernie Cripps: 1926–2026

Everyone at England Athletics is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ernie Cripps at the age of 100.

Running Industry Awards announce JustGiving as new Presenting Partner at new prestigious London venue in April 2027 

Running Industry Awards presented by JustGiving will take place on Wednesday 21 April 2027 at the Royal Geographical Society in London, delivered in partnership with Running Industry Alliance (RIA), England Athletics and Run Events. 

Black History Month - Harry Edward to be inducted into England Athletics Hall of Fame

Britain's first black Olympic medallist, Harry Edward, will be inducted into the England Athletics Hall of Fame next month. This Black History Month, let's take a closer look at Harry's life ahead of his induction.
#RunAndTalk Week October 2026

Looking back on an impactful #RunAndTalk Week

#RunAndTalk Week took place earlier this month to coincide with World Mental Health Day (10 October). It was great to see 121 groups dedicating at least one of their sessions in the week to opening the conversation around mental health and creating space for real social connection.

England Athletics appoints new Chair

England Athletics is pleased to announce that Sami Smithson, former Royal Air Force Squadron Leader and Chair of Accrington Stanley Women’s Football Club, has been appointed to the position of England Athletics Chair, effective 21 November 2026. Â