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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.
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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.
Sting Backyard Ultra

From first-time licence to national success: the Sting Backyard Ultra buzzes again for 2026

What began as a bold idea between friends has quickly become one of the most talked about new fixtures on the UK ultrarunning calendar. The Sting Backyard Ultra, hosted by Team Caterpillar and licensed through England Athletics – made its debut in July 2025 during one of the hottest weekends on record and has already nearly sold out for its 2026 edition.
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England Athletics U17, U15 and Junior Para Champs - powered by Citroën: A grand finale

Day three brought the curtain down on the Championships season for England’s best age-groupers. And it proved to be a fabulous last act in what has been a tremendous summer. Spectators and officials were treated to six championship record-breaking performances and on more than one occasion, flashes of world class brilliance. On this evidence, our clubs, coaches and volunteers are doing a great job in producing new talent and the seniors better look over their shoulders. The next generation is ready and waiting to take over!

England Athletics U17, U15 and Junior Para Champs - powered by Citroën: The adventure starts now

With many of the athletes who competed in this meeting last year currently at the European U20 Championships in Finland, there was a definite feel that this is an event all about taking the first step in what will be an exciting journey of discovery. Progression is always name of the game at the Age Groups. An endless list of athletes discovered the form of their lives to win national titles for the first time, while plenty more added another notch to their impressive collection of victories.

England Athletics Age Group Championships. Incorporating the Junior Para Championships U15/U17, Powered by Citroën: An action packed Friday

Day one of an action-packed championship programme got under way spectacularly with form guides ripped up and titles won by contenders rather than favourites. It made for a fabulous start to the weekend with a Championships record and countless personal bests.
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Preview: England Athletics U17, U15 and Junior Para Champs - powered by Citroën

The England Athletics U17, U15 and Junior Para Championships: powered by Citroën will take place at the Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, from Friday 8 August to Sunday 10 August. After the seniors, under-23s and under-20s impressed in Birmingham two weeks ago, it is now the turn of the country’s top under-17s and under-15s to shine. Titles are also on offer in selected under-20 para events.
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Champs season has arrived! Performance round-up July 2025

July brought a wave of standout performances, with athletes across track and field, road running and mountain running showcasing their talent and determination. We also kickstarted the summer season of England Athletics Championships with the Senior, U20 and Para Championships.
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New dates added for age group changes drop-in sessions

Ahead of the age group changes coming into effect next April, England Athletics is hosting a series of online drop-in sessions over the coming months, to allow those within the sport to get any remaining questions answered, or queries clarified. Two new dates for these sessions have been added in for 9 September 2025 and 8 October 2025.