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Welsh Representative Endurance Teams Going Forward
We are committed to providing the best possible opportunities for endurance athletes to represent Wales with distinction. In 2023, the Welsh road and cross-country teams (particularly those in the s...
Weekend Round-Up (21st & 22nd) of October
Trefeo Vanoni Relays, 22 October Five athletes travelled to Morbegno in Italy to represent Wales at the Trofeo Vanoni Relays. The women’s team finished seventh overall with a time of 51:10.85 minute...
2023 Welsh Athletics Annual General Meeting
The Welsh Athletics Annual General Meeting took place in Cardiff over the weekend, and a number of key decisions were agreed by the membership. These included; A decision to increase the Club Affiliat...
2024 Road, Cross Country, Mountain, Trail, and Ultra Selection Policies
We are pleased to announce the Welsh Athletics Road, Cross Country, Mountain, Trail, and Ultra representative opportunities for 2024. Chris Type, Welsh Athletics Head of Performance shared: “The re...
UPDATE: AGM LOCATION MOVED
The 2023 Annual General Meeting will now take place at the Holiday Inn Hotel in Cardiff City Centre. The meeting will take place in Brecon Suite 1. The date and time will remain the same – Saturday...
Weekend Round-Up (14th & 15th of October)
Gwent Cross Country League, 14 October The first match of the 2023/24 John H Collins Gwent Cross Country League took place on Saturday in Pembrey Country Park. In the senior men’s race Dewi Griffith...
Diwrnod Shwmae – Our commitment to Welsh Language
Today is the 10 anniversary of ‘Diwnord Shwmae’. Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae - Shwmae Su’mae Day celebrates the Welsh language and promotes the idea that daily conversations in Welsh can start simp...
SportsShoes.com to sponsor the Elite Mile at the Cardiff Cross Challenge
We are delighted to announce the UK’s no. 1 online retailer for run, gym and hike, Sportsshoes.com will be sponsoring the Elite Mile at the prestigious Cardiff Cross Challenge this November. The 202...
Fundraising for Latch at this year's Annual Awards
At this year’s 2023 Welsh Athletics & Run Wales Annual Awards we will be fundraising for Latch, a Welsh Children's Cancer Charity which supports children receiving treatment for cancer and leu...
Endurance RDP: Introduction to Race Walking
We are delighted to provide an opportunity for endurance athletes and coaches to try race walking and potentially start their journey to the Olympic and Commonwealth podium. Sessions will be led by O...
2022/2023 Annual Report Now Live
The 2022/23 Annual Report of Welsh Athletics is now available to read here. Steve Perks, Welsh Athletics Chair shared: “Without a doubt the world of athletics is back with a vengeance. At all levels...
Open Letter to Rishi Sunak, Keir Starmer and Ed Davey
Tuesday 10 October 2023 Our children are in a mental health crisis. We need to take action now. This World Mental Health Day, we are calling on you, the leaders of our biggest political parties, to un...
Weekend Round-Up (7th & 8th of October)
Chester Marathon, Masters International, 8 October In the final Masters International Road Race between England and Wales at the Chester Marathon there were some great results from Welsh athletes who...
Weekend Round-Up (30th of September - 1st of October)
Cardiff Half Marathon, 1 of October The 20 edition of the Cardiff Half Marathon took place on Sunday, with a record-breaking number of registrations, with 27,000 in total. The Super Half also hosted ...
Introducing our Inclusion & Engagement Coordinator
National Inclusion Week aims to raise awareness of and celebrate inclusion in the workplace, this year’s theme is ‘Take Action Make Impact’, a call to action for all in the organisation, from le...
2023 Cardiff Half Marathon Preview
The 20 edition of the Cardiff Half Marathon will take place on Sunday, which will see a battle among former winners. Shadrack Kimining (Kenya) returns to Cardiff, looking to chase the course record...
Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport Week 2023: Be their biggest supporter
Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport is a national, year-round campaign run by the NSPCC Child Protection in Sport Unit (NSPCC CPSU) which aims to raise awareness of the important role parents play in kee...
Essential Safeguarding Adults in Sport and Activity Clubs Training
The Ann Craft Trust is running essential safeguarding adults in sport and activity clubs in Wales training. This training covers the essentials for safeguarding adults in sport and activity clubs for ...
Weekend Round-Up (23rd & 24th of September)
Llanelli Half Marathon, 24 of September Front Runner Events’ Llanelli Half Marathon returned on Sunday, with hundreds of runners taking part. Harry Waring claimed the men’s title, finishing the h...
2023 Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Athletics Ltd will be held at 10 a.m. on 21 October 2023. The meeting will be held in Sport Wales in Cardiff or online via a video conference. Further information ...