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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.
National Running Show graphic for Athlete Q and A

Come and hear from our inspirational athlete panel at the National Running Show! 

Are you heading to the National Running Show in Birmingham this weekend? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to hear from four inspirational athletes from across the England Athletics running family!  
England runner in Spain

England team ready to take on Valencia 10k

A team of six athletes are preparing to represent England at one of the World's fastest 10km races in Valencia on 14 January. The team, which includes a mix of  experienced athletes and debutants will compete against may of the world's best 10k runners at the 10k Valencia Ibercaja race. 
Collage of photos from 2023

Our year in pictures

As the new year edges ever closer, it’s time to pause and take a look back at some of the fantastic athletics and running moments of the last twelve months. Take a look at our 2023 photo album!
Edwin Bellamy

Edwin Bellamy: 1944-2023

It is with great sadness that Eng;and Athletics share the news that one of Barton And District AC founder members Edwin Bellamy has passed away. Edwin was one of the hard working athletics officials who has been actively associated with athletics, Barton and District AC, Humber Athletics and National Athletics for over 60 years.
plogging with club runners

Plogging group landing locally

England Athletics is pleased to support Planet Earth Games’ launch of four pilot plogging programmes which kick-off off this weekend. Plogging is an eco-friendly activity combining running and picking up litter. This weekend, four new monthly plogging groups are being launched by the award-winning Planet Earth Games in Newham, Wembley (both London), Bristol and Exeter this month.
Telford 10k

Terrific times at Telford 10k: England 10k Championships

The England 10km Championships returned to Telford over the weekend. With wet and windy conditions rivalling the snow of last year, it was a well-fought battle on the road for the athletes with Marc Scott and Georgia Bell finishing on top.
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Running family

In 2023 we joined thousands of runners at the TCS London Marathon Expo, ahead of the TCS London Marathon in April. Our message was all about the England Athletics Running Family; and how we support runners whatever their running interest.
Manchester Marathon finish

2024 Manchester Marathon prize draw winners announced!

We are pleased to announce the two registered athletes who were selected at random to represent Team Mind at the 2024 Adidas Manchester Marathon… Congratulations to Stephen Ball from West Cheshire AC and Eleanor Rollett from Dorchester RIOT! The pair won their spots in the Manchester Marathon as part of the #RunAndTalk competition held last month during #RunAndTalk Week.
Blackburn Road Runners

Blackburn Road Runners innovate reducing costs for members

In our last Club Support newsletter, we asked clubs to let us know if they had any good practice news that we could share with other clubs. Blackburn Road Runners was one of the respondants and Club Chair John Clucas told us about what they have done to help their members and prospective members in reducing or removing costs to assist in their running journey. Perhaps your clubs feels like they might be able to implement some of these great ideas?