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Charlotte’s story: Running is a constant wherever life takes me

Simply grabbing our trainers and going for a run, especially with other people, can provide such a boost for our mental health. We recently caught up with Charlotte Edwards, HR Officer at England Athletics, to find out more about why she runs and the positive impact it has had on her mental health.
Commonwealth Games 2026 athlete selection day

First athletes named for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

England Athletics is delighted to announce the first athletes joining Team England for this summer's Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
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England Athletics supporting the Sporting Equals Awards

England Athletics were proud supporters of the Sporting Equals Awards, which took place in London on Saturday 18 April. Sporting Equals is the UK’s leading charity promoting race equality in sport and physical activity and their annual event saw all corners of the sporting world come together for an evening of celebration.
Dip for finish line at 2024 Relay Championships

A new vision for track and field - group discusses pilot hubs

Work to develop a new vision for track and field in the UK has taken an important next step, with the first collaborative meeting now bringing together people from across the sport to explore how the vision could be delivered in practice.
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Weston Whippets helping children to grow in confidence with funetics

Our funetics programme helps children to learn, develop and practice running, jumping and throwing skills. We recently visited Weston Whippets to find out more about their funetics sessions and the impact they are having on the young people in the local community.
England Trail Running Team

A win for England at inaugural Home Countries International trail race

Keswick was the perfect location for the inaugural Home Countries International trail race on 11 April, which was also incorporating the UKA European-Off Road Running Championships trail selection race, as well as being the British Middle Distance Trail Championships. The trial and the Home Countries competition brought added excitement and made the RunThrough Lake District Trail Race one of the most competitive trail races held in the UK for some years!
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England Athletics to host webinar supporting safe and effective school competition delivery

England Athletics is set to host a dedicated webinar for school athletics competition organisers on Wednesday 29 April, providing essential guidance on delivering age‑appropriate, safe and well‑structured events within the new national framework.
Lewis Capes shot put at Pickering Throws Memorial 2024

Key progress update from the Field Events Focus Group

We are delighted to share an update on the progress of the Field Events Focus Group after a year since launch in January 2025.
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Nominate your Run Club Hero - and win an exclusive SiS reward bundle

Every club has someone who keeps it moving. They may not hold a formal title, but they are the heartbeat of your running community. This is your chance to recognise them through our Run Club Hero nomination process - powered by SiS and England Athletics. Take a few minutes to tell us their story.
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New Age Groups added to the PB Awards

England Athletics is pleased to announce that the new Age Groups have been added to the PB Awards tables. Rather than removing the previous Age Groups (U13, U15, U17), we have built on these, providing PB Awards tables for every year from U13 to U18 as well as U20 and seniors. We hope by expanding the opportunities to progress through the PB Awards we provide every athlete with greater motivation to develop in our sport.