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England Athletics Senior and U20 track and field and combined events championships, powered by Citroën: Tickets punched, job done 

Day three of England Athletics Senior and U20 track and field championships produced a fitting finale to a great weekend of action.

England Athletics Senior and U20 track and field and combined events championships, powered by Citroën: day two - pressure, power and performance

Day two of the England track and field championships was all about applying the finishing touches to an early summer training programme. For the U20s that meant securing berths on the team for the World Champs in Eugene, Oregon next month while for the seniors it was all about fine tuning preparation for the rest of the season.

England Athletics Senior and U20 track and field and combined events championships, powered by Citroën: The weekend starts here 

The battle for Great Britain team places for the World U20 Championships topped the bill on day one of three. But with plenty of world class athletes also on show in the senior champs not to mention a fabulous field in the two combined events competitions, there was plenty to get excited about. 
Podcast graphic: Adam Gemili

Adam Gemili is first guest on Ready, Set, Glasgow podcast series 
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June 2026: Performance round up

As we are gearing up for a huge summer of athletics, June was filled with some fantastic performances from English athletes. From the best of British at the 2026 Novuna UK Athletics Championships to the top of the crop in the masters half marathon and 3000m, there’s lots of action to look back on in our June performance round up.
U17 boys race at the 2023 National Cross Country Relays

Key information for off-track age group changes

The 2026-2028 UKA Rules of Competition now apply across the sport, and there have been some key changes to age groups and the competition year that will apply for the first time this coming cross country and road season. 
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'Ready, Set, Glasgow' podcast series launch ahead of Commonwealth Games
Commonwealth Games team 2026

Team England announce a further 63 athletes for the Commonwealth Games

Earlier this spring Team England announced the first 20 track and field athletes who will compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow from 27 July-2 August this summer. Following the selection meeting on 15 June 2026, we are now delighted to confirm the final 63 athletes who will complete the England athletics team.
Clara McKee at finish of mountain running World Youth Cup 2026

Medals for England at U18 mountain running World Youth Cup

The level of competition at this year’s U18 WMRA World Youth Cup in Gagliano del Capo, Italy was incredibly high. The atmosphere created by the local organising committee and the people of Gagliano del Capo was outstanding, a certainly contributed to the fantastic results for the team. Clara McKee (Calder Valley Fell Runners, self-coached) claimed the individual title at the 19th running of the event with the England Athletics women's team taking a well-earned bronze.
Runners with a sunset in the background

Running sessions in hot weather – guidance for athletes and clubs

Regardless of a person’s activity level, high temperatures can have an impact on health – and for those taking part in sport. this can be a issue. Please read our recommendations to minimise the risk to all involved.