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Two new age group changes drop-in sessions added for off-track queries

With the age group changes coming into effect tomorrow, England Athletics has been hosting a series of online drop-in sessions, to allow those within the sport to get any remaining questions answered, or queries clarified. Two new dates for these sessions have been added in for 6pm-7pm on Tuesday 26 May and Wednesday 24 June 2026.
funetics equipment bag

Tender opportunity: funetics equipment supply and distribution 

England Athletics is inviting suppliers to tender for the provision, storage and distribution of equipment bags for our funetics programme – our national run, jump, throw offer for children aged 4-11 delivered in schools, communities and athletics clubs.  The funetics programme supports children’s physical literacy through engaging movement-based activities. A high quality, fully compliant funetics equipment bag is central to delivery, and we’re now seeking a partner who can supply, store, and distribute these bags efficiently and cost-effectively.
Mountain running group training in Yorkshire

Mountain Running camp inspires junior international hopefuls

On Saturday 28 March, 18 aspiring international mountain runners met in Otley, West Yorkshire for an informative and fun day learning all things mountain running. The camp is part of the mountain running talent pathway for juniors showing potential who wish to improve and are ready for international representation. Talks are delivered by experienced coaches, physiotherapists and sports scientists as well as inputs and insights from elite athletes.
Mary Rand with her Hall of Fame award

Mary Rand: 1940-2026

England Athletics are saddened to hear of the passing of Mary Rand, the first British female athlete to win an Olympic gold medal. Mary was one of the earliest inductees into our Hall of Fame, as a testament to her enormous contribution to athletics. "Mary was an inspiration for other athletes who followed in her footsteps and was a generational talent, hugely respected for her achievements both here in the UK and across the sporting world. She will be missed greatly." 
England, Wales and Armed Forces at Swansea Half masters2000

England Masters ready to take on Wales and Northern Ireland

The Masters marathon has moved from its traditional Autumn slot to Spring. This year England Athletics is excited to announce that the representative race is being held as part of Manchester Marathon on 19 April. A sea of red, white, and green vests amongst 40,000 runners at the start of the race represent teams from England, Wales, and Northern Ireland who will battle it out over the 26 miles. We are pleased to announce the masters athletes who have qualified to compete and earn themselves an England Age Group Masters vest for this race.
England women team win Anglo-Celtic Plate 100k

Double win for England at the Anglo-Celtic Plate 100k

In sunny Limerick, Ireland, the annual Anglo-Celtic Plate 100k team competition saw England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Northern Ireland compete against each other in what was also the British 100k Championships. The weather was cold, but clear at the start on the gravel paths of Limerick University sports fields. The race started as any ultramarathon does, with a close pack in the men’s and women’s competition.
Masters racing at Thorney 10k road race

A Super Sunday for our Masters athletes

England Athletics Masters had their own version of Super Sunday at the weekend, with the opportunity of an England vest up for grabs. Over 500 runners took to the roads of Wilmslow and Thorney and the trails at the Forest of Dean with the aim of gaining selection for the international representative races later in the year.
Kukri ambassadors 2026

Kukri Sports announces exciting cohort of England Athletics ambassadors

Our long-standing partner, Kukri Sports, have announced four new England Athletics ambassadors.

Strong team selected for Nottwil Grand Prix

We are pleased to announce a strong team of England Talent Programme athletes selected to represent England at the 2026 World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Nottwil, Switzerland on 21-23 May 2026. Renowned for its exceptionally fast track and world-class competition, the Nottwil Grand Prix is a key event in the para-athletics calendar, offering athletes an ideal environment to achieve personal bests and challenge top international competitors. The selected athletes will compete across various distances, aiming to build on their previous successes and gain valuable international experience.

Club Improvement Fund reopens for applications

The Club Improvement Fund has reopened for applications, offering vital support to clubs across the country.