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Join the Team - Non-Executive Director Vacancies
Welsh Athletics is seeking enthusiastic and forward-thinking individuals to join its Board. We are looking for experienced individuals with strong critical thinking skills who are capable of applying ...
UKA Competition Rules update
UKA rules for competition 2022 - 2024 The fourth edition of the UKA Rule Book was released on 1st April 2022 and it is the fourth edition that is linked to the World Athletics (WA) rule book. Rule cha...
Athlete Feature: Jac Palmer
With the prospect of a Commonwealth Games debut on the cards for Jac Palmer, this year brings with it much significance. Having been born and raised in South Wales, Welsh speaking Palmer is looking to...
5 Welsh Officials selected for the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games
This summer FIVE or our Welsh Athletics Officials have been selected to officate at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. Zoe Holloway, Officials and Volunteer Development Officer commented: “I...
The Cardiff 5km Race for Victory
The Cardiff 5km Race for Victory returns to its normal May bank holiday date this year. With a fantastic late summer event last year, this year looks to be hotting up to be just as good. Held in the l...
Welsh 10km Road Race Series
The 2022 Welsh 10km Road Race Series will begin with the Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k on Sunday 15th May. The Series will incorporate five of the top Welsh races over 10km and will culminate at the AB...
Weekend Round Up (23-24th April)
World Athletics Race Walking Tour Gold, Dudince Bethan Davies (Cardiff) walked her way to a British Record this weekend in Dundince at the World Athletics Race Walking Tour Gold event. Competing over ...
Carbon Plated Running Shoes... Flying Machines or Overpriced Daps?
We caught up with Matt Hart – Senior Podiatrist at ACE Feet in Motion to get his perspective on the science behind the debate. Running shoes are often advocated as an important requirement for dista...
Welsh Sprinter Nick Williams has sadly died - updated.
The late Nick Williams Update - "The Funeral of former Welsh international sprinter Nick Williams will take place on Tuesday 10th May at 2.30 at Llandaff Cathedral." Clive Williams traces his athletic...
Weekend Round Up (16-17th April)
Tom Jones Memorial, Florida Olympian Joe Brier (Swansea) ran the race of his life over 400m this weekend recording a time of 45.74s, a new personal best and a Commonwealth Games Nomination Standard.�...
Regional Officiating Development Day Wrap Up
Sunday 20th March, saw the return of the East & South T&F Officiating Development Day in Aberdare. Welcoming 20 enthusiastic volunteers of all ages from various clubs across the regions Aberdare AAC...
Athlete Feature: Jeremiah Azu
The U23 Champs in 2021 was a big moment for Jeremiah Azu as he came back from heartbreak 2 years before. Being crowned the100m champion was a massive stepping stone for the young athlete as he cont...
24 Hour Run For Ukraine
Over the weekend of the 9th - 10th April, Cybi Striders, an Anglesey based running club put on a 24hr run in aid of the people of Ukraine, for anyone to attend, from club runners to members of the pub...
WMRA International U18 Mountain Running Cup
The World Mountain Running Association U18 Mountain Running Cup will take place on Sunday June 26th in Saluzzo, Italy. Welsh Athletics will attempt to select the best team possible for the event. For...
Weekend Round Up (9-10th April)
IMG Academy International, Florida To break up their warm weather training camp in Florida, a large group of our sprinters headed to Bradenton to compete in the IMG Academy International. Brother and ...
Rosie Edwards is off to the European Championships!
After running inside the European Marathon standard of 2:32:00 at the British Olympic Marathon Trials last year, Rosie Edwards (Rotherham) has earnt her first Great Britain vest for the European Cha...
WSAA Track & Field Championships
The Welsh Schools Athletics Association Track & Field Championships will be held at Cardiff on Saturday 2nd July. To participate you must be selected by your school district via your school district ...
National Road Relays
The 12 and 6 stage Road Relays are heading back to Birmingham this weekend, as the best clubs in the UK battle it out to become crowned British Road Relay Champions. Welsh clubs have a strong pedigree...
Run With Us Campaign launched
This month, Run Wales are inviting people across the country to discover the joys and feel the benefits of running by asking them to Run With Us. The new campaign, which runs throughout April, is open...
Weekend Round Up (2/3rd April)
From America, to Berlin to the UK, it has been a very busy weekend for our athletes! Here is a round up of the latest action! Stanford Invitational, Palo Alto A group of 6 athletes headed for the Cal...