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Four Welsh athletes have been nominated for membership to join the UK Athletics Olympic World Class Programme (WCP) for 2023/24. Melissa Courtney-Bryant (coach: Rob Denmark, club: Poole AC) and Jake H...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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 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...

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 ...

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...