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Robbie Fitzgibbon

Robbie Fitzgibbon: 1996-2024

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of GB & NI 1500m athlete Robbie Fitzgibbon at the age of 28.
Courtney Jacobs with Great Yarmouth Runners

How to get the best out of your club

Courteney Jacobs was recently recognised for her volunteering work in her club at the England Athletics East Regional Volunteer Awards. We caught up with Courteney after the presentation evening to talk about her experiences as a young club committee member with Great Yarmouth Road Runners.
Rob Shipley at England Champs

England Athletics Competitions 2025

We are delighted to confirm the dates and venues for the 2025 championship year. Kickstarting the indoor season, we will be returning to Sheffield for our indoor series before heading back to the prestigious Alexander Stadium and Manchester Regional Arena for our outdoor championships.
Low Fell RC Emily Connelly

Reaching goals and making friends for life at Low Fell Running Club

RunTogether is all about creating fun and inclusive opportunities for everyone to get try running and adopt it as part of your lifestyle. Low Fell Running Club are an England Athletics affiliated club, who host a weekly RunTogether ladies group to encourage women to find their love for running.
Ron Pickering Memorial Fund and Lloyd Cowan Bursary logos

Ron Pickering Memorial Fund and Lloyd Cowan Bursary partner to support young athletes and coaches

Two of the UK's leading athletics charities, the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund and the Lloyd Cowan Bursary, are joining forces to boost support for young athletes and coaches. Their partnership will combine fundraising efforts at the TCS London Marathon and streamline grant applications to ensure funds reach those most in need.
Blurred legs running past England Athletics banner

Age Group Changes - implementation plan update

As the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAFs) continue to work alongside stakeholders to implement the age-group changes which will come into effect in April 2026, Implementation Project Co-ordinator, Dean Hardman, provides an update on recent progress.
Rich Casement running image

Celebrating sobriety and the power of running for improved mental health

October marks World Mental Health Day and we are celebrating the power exercise and running in particular can have on our mental and physical health. We recently caught up with Rich Casement, an active member of the Peaky Runners group and host of RunTalkRun and RunSocial groups in Leeds.
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Your vote matters

The England Athletics Annual General Meeting (AGM) – which takes place on 26 October – represents one of many upcoming opportunities for clubs, member bodies and other stakeholders to have their say in elements of the running of the organisation.
England Athletics at the Sporting Equals Awards 2024

Athletics success at the Sporting Equals Awards

On Saturday we were delighted to be in London for the Sporting Equals Awards, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of ethnically diverse communities throughout the United Kingdom
East group volunteer award winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: East

The East Region Volunteer Awards returned to the Atheneum in Bury St Edmunds and rounded off a series of recognising and rewarding volunteers up and down England. CEO Chris Jones and Club Support managers Kirsty Fardell and Richard Ayling attended on behalf of England Athletics with regional council chair Matthew Dalton along with members Phil Blundell, Elaine Forrest, Paul Pickard, Tim Cook, Rosslyn Hamlyn and Paul Brooks. They joined club volunteers, coaches, officials and other deserving members of the athletics community in the East of England to come together for an evening of celebration.