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Ed Shillabeer and James McDonald

Birthday Honours recognise octogenarian athlete and coach to junior athletes

The 2026 King's Birthday Honours recognised two amazing people at opposite ends of the athletics and running spectrum. James McDonald and Edmund Shillabeer were each recognised with a Medal of the Order of the British Empire (a BEM). James is a long-standing, very successful and well-loved coach at Herne Hill Harriers where he is responsible for the junior endurance athletes. Whereas 86-year-old Edmund has race walked over 25 marathons and raised huge amounts of money.
Services to Athletics winner Paul Ross - South West 2023

Paul Ross: 1949-2026

England Athletics is sad to hear of the passing of Paul Ross. Paul was a good runner with excellent marathon times and was heavily involved in local clubs and road running in the South West region. He was a member of the first SW Regional Council – representing road running, and championing the South West region at a National level. Paul devoted countless years to our sport, including - along with other visionaries - working to form the Armada Athletics Network.
ACP 2025 runners for England and Wales

Strong England team selected for Antrim

England Athletics are delighted to announce a strong team of eight athletes to compete at the Antrim Coast Half Marathon on Sunday 23 August.
three women at masters half marathon

Red hot masters half marathon international in Swansea

The third race of this years Masters Representative Races was the half marathon which was held as part of the Mizuno Swansea Half Marathon. While the weather was cool and blustery the competition was red hot with all four competing teams achieving medal success.
May 2026 performance round up graphic

May 2026: Performance round up

The track and field season is well and truly underway, with May featuring competitions of all levels from County Championships to the Loughborough International and the start of the Diamond League. We have had England teams competing across the UK and Europe - let's catch up with all the action.
Gethin Jones at Sight Loss Awareness course

BBC presenter Gethin Jones to become a trained guide runner

Earlier this month, BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones took part in a England Athletics Sight Loss Awareness and Guide Running course to become a guide runner for resident doctor, Dr Oscar Duke.
England, Wales and Armed Forces at Swansea Half masters2000

England half marathon masters ready to take on Wales, N. Ireland and Armed Forces

All roads lead to South Wales for the England Masters team as we approach their third representative race of the season. This time it is the half marathon, which is being held as part of the Mizuno Swansea Half Marathon on Sunday 7 June. England runners will be up ahgainst those selected from Wales, Northern Ireland and UK Armed Forces.
English, Welsh and Northern Irish athletes at Bideford 10k

Close running throughout the Masters age groups at Bideford 10k

Bideford AAC became the first England Athletics affiliated club to host a Masters programme representative race - and what a 10k race it turned out to be.
Helmsley 10k runners

The Helmsley 10k - built on stories, volunteers and community spirit

The Helmsley Easter Sunday Multi-Terrain 10K has become one of North Yorkshire’s most anticipated spring races, attracting club runners, first-timers and visitors from across the country. Licenced through RunEvents, the home for all licensed road and multi terrain events in England, the event is a standout example of how high standards, strong community engagement and the right support can help a local race thrive.
#RunAndTalk Week 2026 Mental Health Awareness Week

Celebrating Mental Health Awareness Week through #RunAndTalk 2026

Next week marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Week and England Athletics’ #RunAndTalk Week 2026 in collaboration with Mind. This year, the theme is ‘Action’, acknowledging the importance of action, as well as awareness, in supporting those struggling with their mental health.