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Jake Smith [James Thie] sizzles to a new Welsh Record and third in the UK all-time lists in Gdynia. The 24th edition of the World Athletics Half Marathon Championships took place on the re-arranged da...

The 2021 RPMF Grants Application process is now open and will remain open until the end of November.  For much of this year we did not think that it would be possible, for the first time in our 29 ye...

That great day in Antwerp 100 years ago Last Month recalled by Clive Williams Only four Welsh athletes have won Olympic gold medals in the traditional Olympic track and field events and a century ago,...

It has been a positive week for many clubs across Wales who continue to provide local training and running opportunities for their local communities. Last week we saw a much welcomed boost for the spo...

With the continuing COVID restrictions affecting the way Schools in Wales are able to deliver Sport and Sporting Competition. Welsh Schools and our partners at Welsh Athletics today launch the first s...

Following recent changes to guidance we have updated the Return to Providing Facility Use and the Return to Club Activity have been revised and amended (now on Version 5; 07/10/20). The most significa...

Parents in Sport week is an annual campaign to raise awareness of the importance of parents' involvement in youth sport. At Welsh Athletics we aim to create safe, positive environments for all ...

Led by Sport Wales, the Welsh sport sector is pledging a commitment to make safe sport an integral part of the nation’s battle against Covid-19. In light of the rises in new cases and subsequent loc...

Following on from the amazing perfomance at the by Natasha Cockram (Tony Houchin), Josh Griffiths and Charlie Hulson (Steve Vernon) at the 40th edition of the Virgin Money London Marathon, we brin...

The 40th edition of the Virgin Money London Marathon took place on Sunday morning in a unique format, taking in 19.7 laps of of a Covid-19 secure course at St James’ Park. Poor weather conditions da...

Four Welsh Athletes will contest the ‘40th race’ as the Virgin Money London Marathon takes place in a unique format on Sunday. Selected elite athletes will compete over 19 laps of St James’ Park...

The first London Marathon took place on a dull damp day - Sunday 29 March, 1981 - great for running, not so for spectating. 6255 runners finished. The race was a spectacular success and changed the im...

24th October 2020, 11am The Annual General Meeting of Welsh Athletics will take place online only this year due to the COVD-19 restrictions that are in place. You can attend the meeting by registerin...

WSAA Bulletin – October 1st 2020. – UPDATE Welsh Schools have been in extensive discussions with friends at the other Home Countries Schools Associations as well as colleagues at Welsh Athletics a...

UK Athletics will be celebrating Black History Month 2020 by delivering a series of virtual 'Noir Voices' sessions for our athletics family; athletes, coaches, officials, fans, volunteers and ...

In what has been a turbulent year to date, for some areas, local lockdown has thrown up a number of challenges. Not to be deterred, once again athletics clubs and running groups across Wales have foun...

Welsh Athletics endurance stars contiune to shine as athletes are named in the GB squad for the World Half.     Clara Evans’ (Chris Jones) growing form has resulted in her earning her first Great ...

Schools in Wales are encouraged to participate in this year’s event which departs from its’ usual place as the traditional “curtain raiser” to the main race. This event is normally run over th...

Following Friday nights successful return to road running with thre Sunset 5K - full report here: Road Racing Returns in Wales, the weekend saw the Track & Field season come to a close with Welsh at...

At Welsh Athletics we are committed to supporting the continued development of our coach and leader community.  With well over 1000 people attending our ‘Stay Involved’ Webinar Series from May to...