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Team staff opportunities 2026

We have a small number of England team staff opportunities for 2026 - at the National School Games Finals and also some road and mountain running team roles. Effective team staff members are expected to demonstrate a wide range of other personal skills, qualities and experience which are specific to the role. This year we are focussing on team coach and team manager roles.
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February 2026: Performance round up 

February has been a record-breaking month across our sport! From Keely Hodgkinson’s world record to ten new championship records at our Age Group Indoor Championships, the record books have been rewritten. Let’s look back at the highlights from this month in our February performance round up.

Running the London Marathon as a family - Mike Barnes' inspirational running story continues

This year, Mike and his two daughters are running the London Marathon together for the same charity. His daughters will be running their first marathon, in memory of their elder sister.
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Athlete Panel seeking new members for 2026 and beyond

England Athletics is recruiting four new members to join the Athlete Panel.

Smiley Miley’s – how one mile is transforming mental health in Exmouth

In July 2022, passionate runner, qualified coach and Leader in Running Fitness, Kevin Palmer, founded Exmouth Running Club with a simple aim – to help people enjoy running while building meaningful connections. In 2024, Kevin introduced a new initiative that is already transforming the way people in the local community think about running and mental health. He called it Smiley Miley’s.
England team for Armagh International Road Races

A wet and windy Armagh International Road Race didn't dampen England's spirits

England teams battled wild conditions at the Armagh International Road Races, with both teams finishing on the international podium
Masters training day in St Ives

Excellent top tips at Masters winter training day

The latest Masters workshop in St Ives (Cambs) attracted athletes from far and wide, including Folkestone, Weston-super-Mare, Stockport and Southport. The day started with an outline of the Masters programme and 2026 qualification opportunities for England athletes. Jana Wilkins delivered a session on 'nutrition for masters athletes' and rogramme co-ordinator Chris Hollinshead delivered a group training session on the track.
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From 23 to 2000 - the rising success of the Brass Monkey Half Marathon

From making continuous losses to now requiring a ballot - here's how the York Knavesmire Harriers have nurtured the Brass Monkey into a successful half marathon event.
Women at ACP 100k

Ultra athlete team announced for Anglo Celtic Plate

England Athletics is delighted to announce the athletes selected to represent England at the Anglo Celtic Plate 100km. This year the event will take place in Ireland on 21 March 2026. The competition sees teams from Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland compete for the Anglo-Celtic Plate.
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Why England Athletics trusts Ochy's gait analysis