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Yorkshire Marathon finish

Watch your race numbers!

With the rise in popularity of road running we are seeing more sold-out races. Unfortunately, scammers are unfortunately ready to take advantage and are finding new ways to target runners eager for entry. One common scam involves fake listings for race entries on social media, where individuals claim they’ll transfer their race number for a fee. After receiving payment, they delete their profile, leaving the buyer without a race entry or a way to get their money back.
Performance round-up - October collage

October 2024: Performance round-up

Welcome to our October performance round-up! This month has been all about endurance with England teams representing across both mountain running and cross country.
Corsa Dei Castelli 10k - under 23 team

Success in Italy for England under-23's

Last weekend a team of eight travelled to Trieste, Italy to compete in the Corsa Dei Castelli 10k.
Runners at Potters Arf race

First race to adopt our new Clean Air guidance takes place - supported by Otrivine

A long-standing half marathon in Stoke-on-Trent, has set a new standard in supporting runners’ health as the first race to adopt new Clean Air Guidance written by England Athletics and supported by Otrivine.
Courtney Jacobs with Great Yarmouth Runners

How to get the best out of your club

Courteney Jacobs was recently recognised for her volunteering work in her club at the England Athletics East Regional Volunteer Awards. We caught up with Courteney after the presentation evening to talk about her experiences as a young club committee member with Great Yarmouth Road Runners.
England medallists at the Manchester Half Marathon

England half marathon champions crowned in Manchester

Over the weekend, new England half marathon champions were crowned at the Manchester Half.
England v Wales Masters teams at the Chester Marathon

England Masters take on Wales at the Chester Marathon

October saw hundreds of Masters athletes join the masses for the Chester Marathon and Masters International
#RunAndTalk is back for 2024 graphic with four people talking after a run

#RunAndTalk is BACK for 2024!

We are pleased to announce that the much awaited #RunAndTalk Week in partnership with Mind is back for 2024. This year #RunAndTalk week will take place from Monday 28 October to Sunday 3 November.
Running Buddies RunTogether group

Local running groups join forces to fundraise for charity. 

After a long-time member of the Running Buddies RunTogether group was diagnosed with breast cancer, the group joined forces with a local England Athletics affiliated running group - Team Balancise RC - to raise money for charity. The 28 Day Hill Rep Challenge has shown the strength of the running community, helping to raise an incredible total of over £6,000. 
Graphic showing athlete successes in September

September 2024: Performance round up

Now the 2024 track and field season has drawn to a close, let’s look back on all the athletics and running action from September. The Paralympic Games in Paris concluded the 2024 track and field season in style, and England athletes have seen success on the roads and in the mountains and the delayed National Cross Championships kick started the cross country season! 

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