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England masters trail race team

England impress at the inaugural Masters International Trail race

The annual Forest of Dean Autumn Trail Half Marathon, organised by The Rotary Club of the Royal Forest of Dean, played host to the inaugural Masters International Trail race last weekend. Once again England went head to head with old adversaries Wales over a hilly and challenging 13.1 mile route. The race produced a number of outstanding performances.
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September 2025: Performance round up

Following the busy summer of competition, September has been a quieter month with just two England teams competing. Although small in number, these teams have had big success competing against the other Home Nations.
Jake Ireland mountain running in Wales

Young talent shines at the British and Irish Mountain Running Championships

The small village of Y Fron in North Wales hosted the 29th edition of the British and Irish Junior Mountain Running Championships where 80 young athletes from the 5 home nations came together to showcase their talent.  The courses were fast: the U17s racing over 6.2km with 257m ascent and the U20s over 6.8km with 300m ascent, with the event delivering an unforgettable experience which pushed the athletes to their limits.
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Blog: England Athletics CEO Chris Jones

England Athletics CEO Chris Jones looks back on another successful track and field season and also forward to future plans for England Athletics, whilst sharing updates on our programmes and competitions.
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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.