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Stur Half Marathon medals made from seeded card

Stur Half Marathon – the mission to create a sustainable event

Into its 33rd year, the Sturminster Newton Half Marathon in North Dorset is a friendly event organised by The Dorset Doddlers, a local running club who always put their runners first! We caught up with race Director, NAME, to find out more about the strides they are taking to become more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
Birmingham 2 August 2022. Hannah Cockroft (England) wins the women's T33/34 100m. Photo by Mark Shearman

Prioritising sustainability as an elite athlete - hear from sustainability athlete ambassador, Hannah Cockroft

We recently caught up with elite athlete sustainability ambassador Hannah Cockroft OBE to find out more about her journey on becoming more sustainable and some of the challenges she faces.
Festival of Sport staff

Giving athletics a go at the Norfolk Festival of Sport

In August, the picturesque Holkham Hall in Norfolk provided the perfect backdrop for the third edition of the Norfolk Festival of Sport at this venue
Blackheath YDL Upper winners 2023

YDL: an enthralling weekend of track and field

The Manchester Regional Arena was the backdrop for an enthralling weekend of track and field featuring some of the country’s younger club athletes. And it was Blackheath who retained their titles in both the upper and lower age-group competitions with a points score of 819 and 662, respectively.
Chris Jones by hammer cage

Blog: England Athletics CEO Chris Jones

England Athletics CEO Chris Jones looks back on an eventful year and also forward to future plans for England Athletics, whilst sharing updates on our programmes and competitions.
Shrewsbury AC Festival

Shrewsbury AC innovating the athletics competition experience

At England Athletics and throughout the affiliated clubs network, we’re passionate about giving people of all ages opportunities to give athletics a go and have fun – something West Midlands club Shrewsbury AC excelled in at their recent Athletics Festival.
Club runner at the TCS London Marathon

TCS London Marathon announce 2024 Affiliated Club entry allocations

TCS London Marathon yesterday sent information to all affiliated clubs regarding club entries for the 2024 TCS London Marathon. Following a detailed review of the use of club entries allocated in recent years, TCS London Marathon are introducing a new ratio of places per member for affiliated running clubs. The number of entries allocated to a club is based on the number of first-claim members aged 18 or over at the club who are registered with England Athletics (or other Home Country) as of Tuesday 25 July 2023.
Hereford Athletics Track at night

Hereford Athletics Track saved through community funding

Hereford athletics track has been awarded a grant of £220,000 from the Community Ownership Fund to contribute towards a full upgrade and renovation based at the local leisure centre.
Club Support funding - image by Malik Skydsgaard

45 Clubs awarded Club Improvement Fund grants in July

The July panel of the Club Improvement Fund saw 45 Club being awarded grants of up to £500.  This funding will support a range of club led projects from facility developments, increasing the number of trained volunteers and coaches to improving a Club's online presence.  The Club Improvement Fund remains open for applications from affiliated clubs.  To be considered for the September panel applications will need to be submitted by Wednesday 6 September.  
Trafford AC track and stand

Trafford AC – a facility to inspire

Longford Park Stadium, home to Trafford AC, is known for its great open meetings and high-quality competition. But with a track resurfacing on the horizon, it will be the facility itself that makes all the headlines. We caught up with Mike Harris, volunteer at Trafford AC, who told us more about his role at the club and the exciting plans to resurface the track in the com