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Masters trail race team v Wales announced

We are pleased to announce the England team for the first Masters representative trail race over the half marathon distance. The competition takes place in the Forest of Dean against Wales on the 28 September. The Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean organise two races at the venue during the year on different courses.  Athletes qualified earlier in the year on the Spring course, and the representative race takes place on the Autumn course.

Club Improvement Fund continues to help local communities

The Club Improvement Fund, which will reopen for applications on Monday 15 September, has this year continued to offer vital support to clubs across the country.
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Election process opens for England Athletics member-elected Board position at 2025 AGM

One of the two England Athletics member-elected Board positions is up for re-election at the organisation’s AGM (Annual General Meeting), scheduled for 29 November 2025.
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Home International mountain race bodes well for world championships

This year's Senior Home International took place on 17 August and was incorporated into the British Trial for the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships. The race was held at Whinlatter Forest near Keswick. A tough challenge for all - 14km with a total ascent of 750m over a fast two lap course in hot conditions.
U17 women's 60m final in the Age Group Indoor Champs

Top tips for athletes and parents to prepare for age group changes

From 1 April 2026, the age groups in which young athletes compete will change from U13, U15, U17 and U20, as is currently the case, to U12, U14, U16, U18 and U20. These changes are grounded in a desire to support athletes with their progression through the sport.
Amy, Yeovil Olympiads AC, officiating

How different volunteer roles at clubs can get everyone involved in athletics

Volunteers are an integral part of our sport and athletes would not be able compete without officials giving their time. We caught up with Amy, a Level 2 Field Judge from Yeovil Olympiads AC, at the South West Championships to find out more about her officiating journey so far, the role clubs can play in encouraging volunteers and her advice to aspiring officials.
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Topping the podium together: 2025 England Athletics Relay Championships

Under the heat of the August sunshine, Birmingham’s Alexander Stadium came alive with electrifying energy as clubs from across the country gathered for the 2025 England Athletics Relay Championships. Hear the winning athletes’ perspectives on competing as a team and the difference the support of the crowd can make.
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Pat Green: 1931-2025

England Athletics is saddened to hear of the passing of Pat Green, former chair of North of England AA and life vice-president of the AAA of England, aged 93.
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UKA Member Elections – nominations now open

Nominations are now open for the roles of Senior Coach Representative and Representative of Affiliated Clubs in the UK Athletics Member Elections.
Cardiff HCI 5k - women group

England to take on Home Nations at Cardiff 5k

An England team will be returning to Cardiff on 30 August to compete in the 2025 Home Nations 5k.  This event is renowned for being one of the top 5k races in the country and in the past England Teams have had great success!