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The 26th edition of the prestigious Cardiff Cross Challenge returns to Llandaff Fields this Saturday. As one of the most sought-after events in the UK over 2,000 athletes from across the globe have en...

There has been an update to the Club Welfare Officer training. The Club Welfare Officer training has replaced the previous Time2Listen course. The previous Time2Listen course remains valid for 3 ...

The 2023 Cardiff Cross Challenge returns for the 26 event this Saturday at Llandaff Fields! For the third year in a row, the Cardiff Cross Challenge has achieved the World Athletics Cross Country Tour...

IAU 50km World Championships, 5 November Two Welsh Athletes headed to Hyderabad, India to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the IAU 50km World Championships. Anna Bracegirdle (Salford Ha...

This year’s prestigious Cardiff Cross Challenge will be supported by local Welsh businesses, Dragon Signs & Sportin Wales. This is in addition to the recently announced Elite Mile sponsors, ...

On 30 October, the Home Country Athletics Federations (HCAF) met along with the England Athletics Board, and the England Council to debate the suggested changes to the existing age groups set out with...

Following the appointment of Chris Type in January 2023 as the new Head of Performance for Welsh Athletics, a full review of the Performance Strategy has taken place.   Aligning with Welsh Athlet...

Marathon Eryri, 28 October The picturesque Marathon Eryri returned to the roads of Snowdonia on Saturday. In the women’s race, Alaw Evans (Les Croupiers) took victory completing the course ...

T11 British recorder holder James Ledger is looking for a new guide runner to join him and his team on his journey. James is looking for a sprinter who has the ability to run 10.7 seconds and under ov...

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 t...

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 mi...

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: &ldqu...

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 – ...

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 Grif...

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 ...

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...

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...

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 ...