Spotlight on our Clubs - 2024 Award Winners
This year's Welsh Athletics and Run Wales Awards provided an opportunity to honor and celebrate the outstanding contributions and successes of our clubs, athletes and volunteers. There were three ...
Digital Platforms Update
Following our update on Friday, we would like to apologise again to our members for the disruption they have faced in recent days and the inconvenience caused as a result. We have been working closely...
Annual General Meeting - 42 day reminder
Welsh Athletics members are reminded that the 42 day deadline for submissions of notices of motion at the 2024 Annual General Meeting is this Saturday (14th September 2024). Could any member who wishe...
Glyn Pugh Obituary & Funeral Details
Welsh Athletics is saddened to hear of the passing of Rhondda AC Coach, official, athlete and stalwart Glyn Pugh. It is with immense sadness we share the news that Glyn Pugh, a stalwart of Rhondda Ath...
Weekend Round-Up (17th & 18th of February)
Welsh Cross Country Championships, 17 February Over 1,000 athletes took to the field in Brecon for the 119th edition of the Welsh Cross Country Championships in what were sticky and challenging cond...
2024 Microplus UK Athletics Indoor Championships Round-Up
It was a successful weekend for Welsh athletes at the 2024 Microplus UK Athletics Indoor Championships in Birmingham, which saw Jeremiah Azu (Cardiff Athletics), Olivia Breen (City of Portsmouth), and...
Age Group Webinars
Following UK Athletics’ decision to approve proposals made by the Home Countries Athletics Federations (HCAFs) to amend age groups, we are pleased to confirm the next step in the process to implemen...
Meet our new Club Modernisation & Facilities Co-Ordinator
Emyr Jones this month has joined Welsh Athletics as our new Club Modernisation & Facilities Co-ordinator. Emyr’s role is to support the modernisation and development of the club structure across Wal...
Facilities Developments across Wales
During the last 12 months, there have been a number of facilities developments across Wales including both new high-quality athletics track installations as well as refurbishments to existing faciliti...
Benefits for new members joining Welsh Athletics in January 2024
Considering getting involved in Athletics or Running in 2024? Athletics clubs have something for everyone, from Run, Jump, Throw, to ‘Couch to 5K’ programmes to support you in making the changes...
HCAF proposals to amend age groups approved by UKA Board
UK Athletics can confirm an amendment to age groups as part of the Rule Change Proposals for the 2024 – 2026 Rule Book has been approved at a recent UKA Board meeting. James Williams, Welsh Athletic...
2023 Round-Up
2023 has been an amazing year for athletics and running in Wales, with Welsh Athletes performing superbly on the World Stage. History was made at the Commonwealth Youth Games, medals galore at the Wor...
Second Round of the Modernisation & Development Grant (2023-24) Now Open
We are delighted to announce the launch of the second round of the Modernisation and Development Grant (for 2023-2024) is now open for applications. The Modernisation & Development Grant will give ou...
2023 New Life members and Service Award Winners Announced
Following this year's Annual General Meeting, we're delighted to be able to share and celebrate the following people whose immense contributions to our sport in Wales have been recognised. Lif...
Steve Brace - Welsh Athletics Life Member
Steve Brace’s contribution to athletics in Wales has been immense and wide ranging. He has served the sport with distinction as an athlete, a key employee and as a world class race director. He star...
Weekend Round-Up (2nd & 3rd of December)
Valencia Marathon, 3 December History was made at the Valencia Marathon on Sunday, with Clara Evans (Pontypridd Roadents) breaking the Welsh Marathon Record in a time of 2:25:04. The time sees Evans g...
November Officials & Volunteer Spotlight
It has been a busy month for Officials and Volunteers across Wales during November. Zoe Holloway, Officials and Volunteer Coordinator shared: In November there have been many noteworthy accomplishme...
2023 Welsh Athletics & Run Wales Annual Awards Round-Up
The Welsh Athletics & Run Wales Annual Awards returned on Saturday for a great evening to celebrate the athletics and running community in Wales. It has been a fantastic year from success on the World...
Practical Officiating Workshop for Para Athletics Round-Up
The Practical Officiating Workshop for Para athletics was held on Saturday 4th November and it was a great success with 13 participants, 2 athletes involved Ellie Bowen F56 and Kieran Jones F34 as wel...
National Survey for Wales names running, jogging and athletics as the top sport for participation
The National Survey for Wales is an annual survey conducted across Wales, involving around twelve thousand people each year. The survey covers a whole range of topics, such as healthcare, schools, wel...