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Group of male cross country runners

Encouraging friendly inter-club rivalry increases strength in depth

Recognising the importance of team camaraderie, along with encouraging friendly inter-club rivalry has helped race organiser Dave Richmond maintain the huge popularity the Frostbite Friendly League enjoys every winter in the Cambridgeshire area.
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.
Zak Mohamed at international cross country

England team selected for Juan Muguerza Elgoibar Cross Country

We are pleased to announce a team of 16 athletes selected to represent England at the Juan Muguerza Cross Country in Elgoibar, Spain this weekend. This year there will be England teams in both the junior and senior races.
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!
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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.
Liverpool Cross Country women's race

England Athletics’ Talent Pathway athletes shine at Liverpool Cross Challenge

For cross country runners, the annual British Cross Challenge at Sefton Park is a staple on the calendar, knowing that plenty of mud and an exciting day of races is in store. And this years’ British Athletics Cross Challenge in Liverpool was no different. Past Olympians and future stars were on show as the action kicked off.
Fitmums at National Cross Country Relays

Fitmums and Friends: Club camaraderie at the National Cross Country Relays
Sarah Astin at National Cross Country Relays 2023

Looking to the season ahead with Sarah Astin

Cross country season is underway, as athletes up and down the country prepare for all the mud and excitement of the months ahead. We recently caught up with current English National Cross Country Champion, Sarah Astin, to find out a little more about what she loves the most, and her secrets to keeping consistent all year round.
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.
U17 boys race at the 2023 National Cross Country Relays

A close finish sets alight National Cross-Country Relays

Despite it raining throughout the day on Saturday, the weather certainly didn’t dampen spirits at the 2023 English National Cross-Country Relays on bonfire weekend.  The crowd lined the course to show their support, club mates were seen cheering across all age group races and the camaraderie was better than ever.