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Graphic showing athlete successes in September

September 2024: Performance round up

Now the 2024 track and field season has drawn to a close, let’s look back on all the athletics and running action from September. The Paralympic Games in Paris concluded the 2024 track and field season in style, and England athletes have seen success on the roads and in the mountains and the delayed National Cross Championships kick started the cross country season! 

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: South West

On Saturday night we were in Exeter to celebrate all the incredible efforts of the volunteers in the South West region. It was a fantastic night recognising the wonderful achievements these volunteers have on their local community! Read all about the award winners.
North West RVA winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: North West

We are now over half way through the Regional Volunteer Awards for 2024. Last night we were in Bolton to celebrate all the amazing volunteers in the North West region. It's great to see the impact of all the volunteers on their local community and beyond!
North East Regional Volunteer Award winners

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: North East

Last night we were privileged to be in Newcastle for the North East Regional Volunteer Awards 2024!
Sunnah Sports long jump

England Athletics joins governing bodies to bring communities together with Sunnah sports

England Athletics is one of five national governing bodies who have come together for the first time to support Greensville Trust, a grass roots educational charity that provides a range of sport, education and community development activities to faith-based communities across the UK.
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Volunteer Awards evening 2024: South East

The South East Volunteer Awards took place last night in Dorking. It was an inspiring evening devoted to celebrating the hard work, dedication and passion shown by volunteers throughout the South East.

Hall of Fame and Awards Evening is back for 2024

Launched in 2008, we have now inducted over 120 athletes, coaches and important figures in the history of athletics and running into our prestigious Hall of Fame. After a year away, the Hall of Fame is now back, and will be held in Leicester on 2 November. To be a part of a special celebration of our wonderful sport, you can purchase tickets to join us for the evening dinner and awards presentation which will also feature the winners of the 2024 England Athletics’ National Volunteer Awards.
Gosling Sports Park cage

Bringing throwing back to Herts Phoenix: The regeneration of Gosling Sports Park

Like many other sports, track and field facilities throughout the country are facing ongoing challenges with their upkeep. Unfortunately, Gosling Sports Park in Welwyn Garden City is no different but thanks to support from the England Athletics Club Improvement Fund and local grants, the club have managed to recently replace the throwing facility.
Peter Stanley coaching at Delhi . Photo by Gary Mitchell

Peter Stanley: 1954-2024

England Athletics is saddened to hear of the passing of distinguished coach Peter Stanley. We send our sincere condolences and love to Peter's wife Christine and his family and friends.
East Midlands winners 2024

Volunteer Awards evening 2024: East Midlands

The East Midlands Volunteer Awards took place on in Nottingham. Shortlisted volunteers had been invited to celebrate officials, coaches, club volunteers and other stalwarts of the sport.