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Sizzling hot year for Somer AC!

Located near Bath, Somer AC has grown substantially since first starting in 1981, now welcoming over 200 members between their junior, youth, and senior sections. From winning South West Club of the Year to being awarded a Club Improvement Fund grant, the club had a stellar 2023 which lots more still to come this year!
Amelia Quirk at Cardiff cross country 2022

England team selection for London International Cross Country

Later this month, a team of 16 athletes will represent England at the inaugural London International Cross Country. Part of the UK Cross Challenge, within the Home Countries International, athletes will battle it out across the 10km course, split over five 2km laps. Dubbed the ‘Night of the 10,000m PBs for cross country’, it is set to be an exciting day of racing.

Champs record for Pawlett – Day 2: England Athletics Senior and U20 Indoor Combined Events

Catch up with all of the action from day 2 at the England Athletics Senior and U20 Indoor Combined Events
Thea Brown long jump

Brown turns to gold in the pentathlon - Day 1: England Athletics Senior and U20 Indoor Combined Events, Para and Walks Championships

Catch up with all of the action from day 1 at the England Athletics Senior and U20 Indoor Combined Events, Para champs and Walks Champs
England runner in Spain

England team ready to take on Valencia 10k

A team of six athletes are preparing to represent England at one of the World's fastest 10km races in Valencia on 14 January. The team, which includes a mix of  experienced athletes and debutants will compete against may of the world's best 10k runners at the 10k Valencia Ibercaja race. 
Senior men's hurdles indoor heptathlon 2023

Preview: England Athletics Senior and U20 Indoor Combined Events, Para and Walks Championships

Another season of indoor championship athletics will get under way at the excellent English Institute of Sport Arena, Sheffield, this weekend. The bulk of the action will be in the England Athletics Senior and U20 Indoor Combined Events Championships. Several athletes are also entered for the England Para Championships in the ambulant events and England Walks Championships. The British Milers’ Club will hold a number of races as part of the programme on Sunday.
Zak Mohamed at international cross country

England team selected for Juan Muguerza Elgoibar Cross Country

We are pleased to announce a team of 16 athletes selected to represent England at the Juan Muguerza Cross Country in Elgoibar, Spain this weekend. This year there will be England teams in both the junior and senior races.
Sprint start at the 100m

New Composite Clubs list published for 2024

A Composite Team is an amalgam of two to five clubs, normally within an overall distance of 50 miles. The 2024 list of Composite Teams according to Rule G2 S4 (4) has now been published.
Collage of photos from 2023

Our year in pictures

As the new year edges ever closer, it’s time to pause and take a look back at some of the fantastic athletics and running moments of the last twelve months. Take a look at our 2023 photo album!
Advent window letter M

Inspirational moments of 2023 - from our Athletics and Running family members

For many, 2023 was a great year of athletics. We spoke to a few of our club volunteers, coaches and officials about what was the most inspirational moment of 2023 for them. We are sure this reflects the thoughts of many of our athletics and running family!