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spectator tunnel at London International XC

Full of promise – London International Cross Country

Last weekend, Parliament Hill Fields, a classic venue for more than a century, played host to the inaugural London International, a race that featured a Home Countries International as well as a guaranteed place on Great Britain’s World Cross Team in late March in Belgrade. There was also an inter area match, the trials for the World University cross and a set of competitive age group races, all of which took place on the twisting, testing 2km lap which offered great views for spectators.
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.
Conrad Winter

England Under-20s selected for the new Norwegian Combined Events Championships

We are pleased to announce the six under-20 athletes who have been selected to represent England at the Norwegian Combined Events Championships on 27-28 January.
2024 indoor men's Heptathlon podium

England team selected for Tallinn Combined Event International 

We are pleased to announce the athletes selected to compete at the Tallinn Combined Event International.   Qualification was confirmed at the recent England Senior Combined Events Championships in Sheffield
Vaxjo throws arena in Sweden

England return to Växjö International 2024

We are delighted to announce the athletes selected to represent the red rose at the Vaxjo International in Sweden next month. The team of fifteen young athletes will compete across shot put, discus and javelin at the unique indoor arena.
Amelia Quirk at Cardiff cross country 2022

England team selection for London International Cross Country

Later this month, a team of 16 athletes will represent England at the inaugural London International Cross Country. Part of the UK Cross Challenge, within the Home Countries International, athletes will battle it out across the 10km course, split over five 2km laps. Dubbed the ‘Night of the 10,000m PBs for cross country’, it is set to be an exciting day of racing.
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!
Gary Shaughnessy delivers a speech at the Personal Best Foundation launch dinner.

Blog from our Chair and CEO

On behalf of everyone at England Athletics, we wanted to thank you all for everything that you have committed to our great sport during 2023. We also wish you and your close ones a very happy holiday season, and hope you are able to recharge your batteries ahead of an action packed 2024 athletics and running season across England.
Senior men at Seville cross country

English athletes dominate at the Cross Italica in Seville

The English contingent travelled out to a sunny Spain last weekend to compete in the 41st edition of the Cross Italica in Seville. Now part of the World Athletics Cross County Gold Level series, this prestigious race moved to earlier in the calendar this year which proved advantageous for the English athletes who will be battling for GB spots at the upcoming Liverpool British Cross Challenge on the 25 November.
Calli Thackery at Birmingham 2022

Calli Thackery – the road to Riga

With the World Road Running Championships in Riga fast approaching, we caught up with British hopeful Calli Thackery (club: Hallamshire Harriers), who has had a stellar season so far.  From multiple wins over 5k to a dominant performance in the Big Half, Calli has gone from strength to strength.  We caught up with Calli to learn more about where her running started, her build-up to the World Road Running Championships and the journey she has been on to become the athlete she is today.