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A year like no other 2020 will be remembered as one of the most challenging years in living memory, how did we do? Our annual membership survey is now open and we would love to hear your views on how ...

Welsh Schools Athletic Association today confirms the cancellation of the 2021 SIAB Cross Country event which was due to be held at Callendar Park, Falkirk, Scotland on Saturday, March 20th. We unders...

With a very busy 18 months ahead of athletes and their support teams, Welsh Athletics is pleased to announce that it will support a total of 44 Athletes during 2021. This is in addition to the 5 athl...

Ar ras drwy redeg yn ysbrydoli ymgyrch newydd  Rhedeg Cymru yn gweld 18% o'r boblogaeth sy’n oedolion yn rhedeg yn ystod y cyfnod clo  Yn ystod cyfnod clo 2020 camodd dros...

With the recent Lockdown in Wales we at Welsh Athletics wanted to provide our members with opportunities for e-learning. As part of our partnership with DSW, members can access all these excellent co...

#TellYourStory is a major research programme exploring race and racism in sport. We want you to get involved and share your experiences to help create real change.   If you’re a sportsperson – ...

The Welsh Government have placed Wales into Alert Level 4 for an unquantified time period due to the severity of the current COVID-19 situation.  In light of this, discussions have been held regard...

Cardiff-born Bob Maplestone [no.8 in image], the first Briton to run a mile indoors in under 4 minutes died on Saturday (January 2nd) in his adopted home of Seattle, USA aged 74. He ran 3.59.5 indoors...

Between Monday 30th November and Friday 18th December was the virtual Welsh Schools & Welsh Athletics Primary Schools 1km challenge. We were very pleased to see so many schools taking the opportunity ...

    This year has been a year to remember. It's been an extremely challenging one but we've all pulled through and so have our athletes who have done some amazing things this year despite h...

Being a parent is tough. Being a parent of a child or children in sport can be even tougher. That’s why Cricket Wales, Welsh Gymnastics, Welsh Athletics, Hockey Wales and Welsh Netball have teamed u...

A Big Congratulation to all of our award winners for 2020 - in what has been a challenging and frustrating year, they've stayed positive and kept the sport going for their community. National Awar...

Following the most recent announcement regarding restrictions in Wales, we have reviewed the implications for Athletics in Wales. Please look at the Welsh Government Coronavirus Control plan document�...

Ho, Ho, Ho After the long year we've all had, we at Welsh Athletics thought that we should get the ball rolling for the festive season by delivering early gifts for our members - we bring you the...

At a time when events are not possible due to COVID-19 restrictions in Wales, Welsh Athletics are running a free-to-enter virtual road relay competition to give runners and clubs from across Wales the...

With the end of 2020 approaching Welsh Athletics would say a big congratulations to all the leaders and coaches who have started or progressed their coaching journey this year.  It has been a challe...

The members of UK Athletics at today’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) made a number of important steps as part of the organisation’s ongoing transformation.  The AGM comprises the members of UK Ath...

It's the penultimate day of the #12daysofchristmas offer with Welsh Athletics  - Today we have teamed up with @oofosuk, they are giving a great Christmas offer of 20% discount off their website. ...

Welsh Athletics has formed a new working relationship with Believe Perform to help support the mental health of the athletics and running community. The agreement, featuring all four Home Country Athl...

This weekend saw the first endurance Regional Development Activity (RDA) sessions of the 2020/2021 season. Training sessions took place at Pembrey Country Park (West); Parc Bryn Bach (East) and Llanda...