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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.
Masters athletes outdoor training session

Masters Endurance training days return this winter

The England Athletics Masters Endurance Training Days are returning this winter and our first stop is Shrewsbury on 2 November. The day is a must for endurance runners and coaches who want to learn top tips around staying competitive and healthy as a masters athlete.
Corsa Dei Castelli - men's 10k

England U23s ready for European road race in Italy

England Athletics is delighted to announce eight athletes selected to represent England at the Corsa Dei Castelli European Under 23 road race on 19 October in Italy. The selected men and women will compete over 10k against nations from around Europe in the beautiful coastal city of Trieste.
Hannah Roberts winning masters marathon 2021

Masters marathon team announced

The Masters Representative Marathon takes place in Abingdon, Oxfordshire on 19 October and is likely to be a very fast race. We are pleased to announce the masters athletes who have qualified to compete and earn themselves an England Age Group Masters vest. Prospective team members had to finish in the top 3 of a qualifying race, plus achieve a relevant qualification standard at the qualifying race or within three calendar months prior to the date of the race.
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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.
Poppy Tank podium at Cardiff 5k

England’s women’s team shine at the Home Nations 5k

A strong team of athletes represented England at the Home Nations 5k in Cardiff last weekend
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.
Cardiff HCI 5k - women group

England to take on Home Nations at Cardiff 5k

An England team will be returning to Cardiff on 30 August to compete in the 2025 Home Nations 5k.  This event is renowned for being one of the top 5k races in the country and in the past England Teams have had great success!
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Simplifying the running jargon: Training pace

Running jargon surrounding training pace can be confusing, especially when you are starting on your running journey. So, Tom Craggs, National Endurance Manager (Off Track) with England Athletics, has used his expertise from coaching top athletes to help us all to better understand the complicated running jargon and how to maximise training benefits.
Mohammed Riaz Sabir

Podcast #76: Visually-impaired runner who dreams of the London Marathon

Mohammed Riaz Sabir is a visually impaired athlete from Rotherham who has less than 5% of his sight. He trains with gym equipment at home, but got in touch with England Athletics because he wants to pursue his dream of running outside with the support of a guide runner, and perhaps one day running the London Marathon.