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Clean Sport Week 2026. Built not bought. 100% me.

England Athletics backs UK Anti-Doping’s Clean Sport Week 2026: Built not bought. 100% me.

England Athletics is proud to support Clean Sport Week (11-17 May), the annual awareness campaign led by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) that champions fair play, integrity and drug-free sport.
Rachel Bennett at Loughborough International 2025

Loughborough International: England team announced

Loughborough International is an important marker in the early outdoor season as athletes look to improve on their current form or chase qualifying standards for the multiple championships this season, namely the Commonwealth Games.  We have selected a strong team of athletes in our quest to retain our team title from last year.
Coaching Assistant course

Building the future of coaching: a new era for coach education

There’s plenty happening behind the scenes at England Athletics as we reshape how coaches are recruited, developed and supported across the sport – and it’s all focussed on making it easier to get involved, stay involved and succeed.
Junior athletes with representing England at 2022 School Games

DNA competition coming to the School Games

For the very first time, the School Games National Finals (4-5 September) will be held in the short-programme DNA format.
Coaching team at Växjö

Building confidence, connection, and development opportunities for female throws coaches

We are delighted to provide an update on the England Athletics Female Coaches' Community. The network has engaged 73 members, fostering a supportive network of female throws coaches.
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England Athletics track and field championships return to Bedford this summer

Bedford will play host to the England Athletics U20, Senior and Para Championships and the Age Group Championships this summer. The Relay Championships will remain at Birmingham in partnership with local club, Birchfield Harriers in August.  Below we have outlined extra information about each of the upcoming championships, so you know what to expect!

Bedford International Athletic Stadium restored to competition status

Bedford International Athletic Stadium has taken a significant step forward with the completion of a major track resurfacing project, helping to re-establish the venue as a competition-standard athletics facility and secure its long-term future for clubs, athletes and the wider community.
#RunAndTalk Week 2026 Mental Health Awareness Week

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week through #RunAndTalk 2026

Next week marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week and England Athletics’ #RunAndTalk Week 2026 in collaboration with Mind. This year, the theme is ‘Action’, acknowledging the importance of action, as well as awareness, in supporting those struggling with their mental health.
April 2026 performance round up graphic

April 2026: Performance round up

April is the month of the marathons, with thousands taking to the streets across the country to complete the challenge. There were great performances from England athletes across this distance, but also in the inaugural Home Countries International trail race. Catch up on the action in our April performance round up.
Chris Jones with Fitmums and friends

CEO blog: an exciting outdoor athletics season ahead and marathon successes

England Athletics CEO Chris Jones updates the sport on an exciting outdoor athletics season ahead, discusses the business' annual focuses, and provides an insight on the track and field vision work.