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A superb summer season! August 2025: Performance round up

August has been electric on the track, road, and mountains, with top athletes lighting up Alexander Stadium and England teams shining in the Home Countries Internationals. Dive into the highlights from our Age Group & Relay Championships, the UK Athletics Championships, Manchester International and much more.
Young athletes taking part in Sportshall

England Athletics renew strategic partnership with Sportshall

England Athletics is pleased to announce the renewal of our long-standing strategic partnership with Sportshall Athletics.
Hannah Cockroft at Manchester International

Manchester International: Season’s finale

With prize money as well as world ranking points available, this year’s Manchester International provided a suitably memorable finale to what has been a fabulous domestic season. And for a select few it also provided the chance to apply the finishing touches to their World Champs preparations.

England Athletics hold successful pilot event for funetics multi-challenge

New competition grant criteria announced

We are pleased to introduce a new funding model designed to better support the evolving needs of competition and event providers in England.
Mountain runners in England vest

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.
Nmaju age group champs 2025

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!