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Update to Commonwealth Games Athletics Selection Policy

After an extensive internal review and in consultation with Team England and the UKA Athlete Commission, England Athletics has made some updates to the Commonwealth Games Athletics Selection Policy.
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Team announced for Masters 10k

We are pleased to announce the masters athletes who have qualified to compete and earn themselves an England Age Group Masters vest for the Bideford 10k race.
U20 Women's Combined Events Championships 2026

England Athletics investing in the future of combined events

Throughout the winter months England Athletics, along with the other Home Countries, have been focusing on strengthening combined events. Here's some of the key updates so far.
Charlotte Edwards Super Halfs

Charlotte’s story: Running is a constant wherever life takes me

Simply grabbing our trainers and going for a run, especially with other people, can provide such a boost for our mental health. We recently caught up with Charlotte Edwards, HR Officer at England Athletics, to find out more about why she runs and the positive impact it has had on her mental health.
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First athletes named for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

England Athletics is delighted to announce the first athletes joining Team England for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Sporting Equals Awards 2026

England Athletics supporting the Sporting Equals Awards

England Athletics were proud supporters of the Sporting Equals Awards, which took place in London on Saturday 18 April. Sporting Equals is the UK’s leading charity promoting race equality in sport and physical activity and their annual event saw all corners of the sporting world come together for an evening of celebration.
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A new vision for track and field - group discusses pilot hubs

Work to develop a new vision for track and field in the UK has taken an important next step, with the first collaborative meeting now bringing together people from across the sport to explore how the vision could be delivered in practice.
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Weston Whippets helping children to grow in confidence with funetics

Our funetics programme helps children to learn, develop and practice running, jumping and throwing skills. We recently visited Weston Whippets to find out more about their funetics sessions and the impact they are having on the young people in the local community.
England Trail Running Team

A win for England at inaugural Home Countries International trail race

Keswick was the perfect location for the inaugural Home Countries International trail race on 11 April, which was also incorporating the UKA European-Off Road Running Championships trail selection race, as well as being the British Middle Distance Trail Championships. The trial and the Home Countries competition brought added excitement and made the RunThrough Lake District Trail Race one of the most competitive trail races held in the UK for some years!
Whole stadium image at English Schools 2024. Alexander Stadium, Birmingham

England Athletics to host webinar supporting safe and effective school competition delivery

England Athletics is set to host a dedicated webinar for school athletics competition organisers on Wednesday 29 April, providing essential guidance on delivering age‑appropriate, safe and well‑structured events within the new national framework.