National Running Show: 31 January-1 February 2026
We’re excited to be back at the National Running Show with a packed weekend of activity, great conversations and plenty of chances to get involved. Whether you’re here to learn something new, meet the community or just enjoy the buzz, we’ve got lots happening across the weekend.
Come and see us on stand G60, chat to the team and explore everything England Athletics has to offer, from coaching pathway advice to club support, and discover how we can help you on your running journey.
Just steps away at the Run Club Hub (G70), you’ll find two days of engaging talks, Q&As and community conversations led by Run Leader Mentors, coaches, creators, club leaders and endurance athletes.
Take a look at the weekend's schedulePlus, bring the kids to the funetics multi-challenge Activation Zone (stand G80) for a fun, engaging introduction to running, jumping and throwing, packed with activities designed to inspire the next generation of athletes!
Don’t miss our talk 'Empowering Women in Athletics and Running'
On the Skills Stage, Saturday 3:15-3:45pm.
Hosted by five-time Olympian and England Athletics ambassador Jo Pavey MBE, the panel features ultrarunner and women’s sport advocate Sophie Power, and marathon runner, dietitian and social media influencer Charlie Watson (therunnerbeans). Together, they’ll explore how athletics and running has progressed, and how it can continue to evolve, to improve access and opportunities for women of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.
Run Club Hub weekend schedule
Saturday 31 January
| 10am - 10.30am | Hayley Hemmings: Coach and England Athletics National Endurance Manager |
| 10.45am - 11.45am | Social hour |
| 11.45am - 12.45pm | RunTogether Run Leader Mentors available for a chat |
| 1pm - 1.30pm | Cole Gibben: road runner and YouTuber |
| 2pm - 2.30pm | Kevin Oakes: West Midlands Regional Council member and Chair of South Birmingham Striders |
Sunday 1 February
| 10am-10.30am | Sophie Power: ultra runner |
| 11am-11.30am | David Yim: social media influencer and ultra runner |
| 11.45am-12.45pm | RunTogether Run Leader Mentors available for a chat |
| 1pm-1.30pm | Paul Moseley: coach and England Athletics Coach Education Programme Manager |
| 2pm-2.30pm | Helen Smith: Chair, Steel City Striders |
Get your tickets now!
You can still buy tickets for the National Running Show, and if you use our discount code ENGLANDATHLETICS you can get weekend tickets for £10!