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spectator tunnel at London International XC

Full of promise – London International Cross Country

Last weekend, Parliament Hill Fields, a classic venue for more than a century, played host to the inaugural London International, a race that featured a Home Countries International as well as a guaranteed place on Great Britain’s World Cross Team in late March in Belgrade. There was also an inter area match, the trials for the World University cross and a set of competitive age group races, all of which took place on the twisting, testing 2km lap which offered great views for spectators.
pentathlon hurdlers at indoor champs 2023

Entries now open for U17 and U15 indoor combined event and junior para champs

Entries are now open for the England Athletics under 17 and under 15 indoor track and field championships, and the indoor junior para championships (for ambulant athletes aged 11 to 19). Taking place on 9-10 March at the EIS in Sheffield, this will be the final of our three indoor events.
Valencia team 2024

Athletes impress at the Valencia 10k

Known for producing lightning fast times, the 10k Valencia Ibercaja attracts some of the best road runners in the world.  With the men’s race being won by Jacob Kiplimo in a time of 26:48 and the women’s by Agnes Jebet Ngetich in 28:46, a new World Record, there can be no doubt that this year was certainly no exception.
Conrad Winter

England Under-20s selected for the new Norwegian Combined Events Championships

We are pleased to announce the six under-20 athletes who have been selected to represent England at the Norwegian Combined Events Championships on 27-28 January.
Announcers - Rosie Tinbergen and Harrison Mayne2000

The voices of our England Championships: Meet Rosie Tinbergen and Harrison Mayne

There are events in athletics and running history which, when spoken about, people will remember where they were and how they experienced that special moment in time. Not only is it the unforgettable performances of the athletes which engrave those memories in our minds, but it is also the voices of those announcers and commentators calling the races or field events which stick with us. For England Athletics announcers Rosie Tinbergen and Harrison Mayne, it is dreams of an Olympic final which drive them to become the best they can be.
Group of male cross country runners

Encouraging friendly inter-club rivalry increases strength in depth

Recognising the importance of team camaraderie, along with encouraging friendly inter-club rivalry has helped race organiser Dave Richmond maintain the huge popularity the Frostbite Friendly League enjoys every winter in the Cambridgeshire area.
2024 indoor men's Heptathlon podium

England team selected for Tallinn Combined Event International 

We are pleased to announce the athletes selected to compete at the Tallinn Combined Event International.   Qualification was confirmed at the recent England Senior Combined Events Championships in Sheffield
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England Athletics welcomes approval of amended age groups proposal

UK Athletics has today confirmed an amendment to age groups as part of the Rule Change Proposals for the 2024 – 2026 Rule Book has been approved at a recent UKA Board meeting. The rule change will come into effect from 1 April 2026
Somer AC Club group

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.