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Why sprint nights will light up Birmingham 2026.
The European Athletics Championships next summer gets off to a flying start with 100m finals in the first two days.
The European Athletics Championships next summer gets off to a flying start with 100m finals in the first two days.
Why sprint nights will light up Birmingham - Athletics Weekly
The European Athletics Championships in 2026 gets off to a flying start with 100m finals in the first two days. The European Athletics Championships will st ...
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November 6, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Why sprint nights will light up Birmingham 2026.
The European Athletics Championships next summer gets off to a flying start with 100m finals in the first two days.
The European Athletics Championships next summer gets off to a flying start with 100m finals in the first two days.
📚 Our November issue is out today 📚
🏃 We look at the worlds of road running, trail running and cross-country
🇺🇸 Conner Mantz on breaking the US marathon record and what more could be possible over 26.2 miles
⛰️ An exclusive look inside HOKA-sponsored Team Makou
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🏃 We look at the worlds of road running, trail running and cross-country
🇺🇸 Conner Mantz on breaking the US marathon record and what more could be possible over 26.2 miles
⛰️ An exclusive look inside HOKA-sponsored Team Makou
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November 6, 2025 at 8:50 AM
📚 Our November issue is out today 📚
🏃 We look at the worlds of road running, trail running and cross-country
🇺🇸 Conner Mantz on breaking the US marathon record and what more could be possible over 26.2 miles
⛰️ An exclusive look inside HOKA-sponsored Team Makou
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🏃 We look at the worlds of road running, trail running and cross-country
🇺🇸 Conner Mantz on breaking the US marathon record and what more could be possible over 26.2 miles
⛰️ An exclusive look inside HOKA-sponsored Team Makou
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The UK Indoor Champs returns to Birmingham on February 14-15, 2026.
The Keely Klassic is set to take place the following weekend.
The Keely Klassic is set to take place the following weekend.
UK Indoor Champs returns to Birmingham - Athletics Weekly
Utilita Arena will stage national event on February 14-15 with the Keely Klassic returning the following weekend. The Novuna UK Indoor Championships will be ...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:11 AM
The UK Indoor Champs returns to Birmingham on February 14-15, 2026.
The Keely Klassic is set to take place the following weekend.
The Keely Klassic is set to take place the following weekend.
Introducing our November front cover 🥁
In this edition, we go beyond the track and look at the worlds of road, trail and cross-country running ⛰️
Front cover stars include British and Irish 10km record-holders Rory Leonard and Efrem Gidey ⚡️
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In this edition, we go beyond the track and look at the worlds of road, trail and cross-country running ⛰️
Front cover stars include British and Irish 10km record-holders Rory Leonard and Efrem Gidey ⚡️
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November 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Introducing our November front cover 🥁
In this edition, we go beyond the track and look at the worlds of road, trail and cross-country running ⛰️
Front cover stars include British and Irish 10km record-holders Rory Leonard and Efrem Gidey ⚡️
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In this edition, we go beyond the track and look at the worlds of road, trail and cross-country running ⛰️
Front cover stars include British and Irish 10km record-holders Rory Leonard and Efrem Gidey ⚡️
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Tonbridge's men and Belgrave's women victorious at English Cross-Country Relays.
James Kingston and Kate Axford anchored their clubs to wins in Mansfield.
James Kingston and Kate Axford anchored their clubs to wins in Mansfield.
Tonbridge's men and Belgrave's women victorious at English Cross-Country Relays in Mansfield - Athletics Weekly
Berry Hill Park in Mansfield stages the 2025 event, sponsored by sportsshoes.com. South of England clubs took most of the main honours at the English Cross ...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Tonbridge's men and Belgrave's women victorious at English Cross-Country Relays.
James Kingston and Kate Axford anchored their clubs to wins in Mansfield.
James Kingston and Kate Axford anchored their clubs to wins in Mansfield.
🏆 New York City Marathon men's champion 🏆
Benson Kipruto beats compatriot Alexander Mutiso in an incredible photo finish at the New York City Marathon 🗽
After 26.2 miles of running, the Kenyan duo both clock 2:08:09 and Kipruto takes the win by just 0.16 of a second 🤯
Benson Kipruto beats compatriot Alexander Mutiso in an incredible photo finish at the New York City Marathon 🗽
After 26.2 miles of running, the Kenyan duo both clock 2:08:09 and Kipruto takes the win by just 0.16 of a second 🤯
November 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🏆 New York City Marathon men's champion 🏆
Benson Kipruto beats compatriot Alexander Mutiso in an incredible photo finish at the New York City Marathon 🗽
After 26.2 miles of running, the Kenyan duo both clock 2:08:09 and Kipruto takes the win by just 0.16 of a second 🤯
Benson Kipruto beats compatriot Alexander Mutiso in an incredible photo finish at the New York City Marathon 🗽
After 26.2 miles of running, the Kenyan duo both clock 2:08:09 and Kipruto takes the win by just 0.16 of a second 🤯
🏆 New York City Marathon women's champion 🏆
Hellen Obiri makes history with a sensational run of 2:19:51 to regain her crown in the Big Apple 🗽
The Kenyan becomes the first ever female athlete to run sub-2:20 in NYC and takes apart Margaret Okayo's course record of 2:22:31 from 2003 🇰🇪
Hellen Obiri makes history with a sensational run of 2:19:51 to regain her crown in the Big Apple 🗽
The Kenyan becomes the first ever female athlete to run sub-2:20 in NYC and takes apart Margaret Okayo's course record of 2:22:31 from 2003 🇰🇪
November 2, 2025 at 4:26 PM
🏆 New York City Marathon women's champion 🏆
Hellen Obiri makes history with a sensational run of 2:19:51 to regain her crown in the Big Apple 🗽
The Kenyan becomes the first ever female athlete to run sub-2:20 in NYC and takes apart Margaret Okayo's course record of 2:22:31 from 2003 🇰🇪
Hellen Obiri makes history with a sensational run of 2:19:51 to regain her crown in the Big Apple 🗽
The Kenyan becomes the first ever female athlete to run sub-2:20 in NYC and takes apart Margaret Okayo's course record of 2:22:31 from 2003 🇰🇪
Eliud Kipchoge eyes running in Antarctica as a future challenge.
Ahead of competing at the New York City Marathon, the double Olympic champion is already looking at a life after his professional career.
Ahead of competing at the New York City Marathon, the double Olympic champion is already looking at a life after his professional career.
Eliud Kipchoge eyes running in Antarctica as a future challenge - Athletics Weekly
The double Olympic marathon champion also revealed that New York City could be his last marathon major. As Eliud Kipchoge prepares for this Sunday's (N ...
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October 31, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Eliud Kipchoge eyes running in Antarctica as a future challenge.
Ahead of competing at the New York City Marathon, the double Olympic champion is already looking at a life after his professional career.
Ahead of competing at the New York City Marathon, the double Olympic champion is already looking at a life after his professional career.
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Who, what and when guide: 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.
Competitors include reigning champions Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui plus Sifan Hassan, Eliud Kipchoge, Hellen Obiri and Brits Jess Warner-Judd and Patrick Dever.
Competitors include reigning champions Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui plus Sifan Hassan, Eliud Kipchoge, Hellen Obiri and Brits Jess Warner-Judd and Patrick Dever.
Who, what and when guide: 2025 TCS New York City Marathon - Athletics Weekly
Competitors include reigning champions Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui plus Sifan Hassan, Eliud Kipchoge, Hellen Obiri and Brits Jess Warner-Judd and Patr ...
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October 31, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Who, what and when guide: 2025 TCS New York City Marathon.
Competitors include reigning champions Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui plus Sifan Hassan, Eliud Kipchoge, Hellen Obiri and Brits Jess Warner-Judd and Patrick Dever.
Competitors include reigning champions Abdi Nageeye and Sheila Chepkirui plus Sifan Hassan, Eliud Kipchoge, Hellen Obiri and Brits Jess Warner-Judd and Patrick Dever.
How the World Ultimate Championships qualification works.
The inaugural edition will take place in Budapest next September.
The inaugural edition will take place in Budapest next September.
How the World Ultimate Champs qualification works - Athletics Weekly
The first edition of the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships will be in Budapest. World Athletics has announced the qualification for the inaugural ...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:24 PM
How the World Ultimate Championships qualification works.
The inaugural edition will take place in Budapest next September.
The inaugural edition will take place in Budapest next September.
World Athletics victims of $1.7m systematic corporate theft.
The crime unfolded over several years and is now being investigated by police.
The crime unfolded over several years and is now being investigated by police.
World Athletics victims of $1.7 million systematic corporate theft - Athletics Weekly
The crime unfolded over several years and is now being investigated by police. World Athletics has lost $1.7 million (£1.3m) to “systematic theft” which all ...
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October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
World Athletics victims of $1.7m systematic corporate theft.
The crime unfolded over several years and is now being investigated by police.
The crime unfolded over several years and is now being investigated by police.
"We’re all on our own biological timelines, so our progress can’t be compared. Success looks different for everyone."
Our October rising star is Issey Kyson – the 400m hurdler who is making an impact both on and off the track 🏃♀️
Our October rising star is Issey Kyson – the 400m hurdler who is making an impact both on and off the track 🏃♀️
Issey Kyson taking barriers in her stride - Athletics Weekly
We talk to a young athlete who is making a big impact away from the track. On the track, 17-year-old Issey Kyson is a promising 400m and 400m hurdles athlet ...
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October 29, 2025 at 3:15 PM
"We’re all on our own biological timelines, so our progress can’t be compared. Success looks different for everyone."
Our October rising star is Issey Kyson – the 400m hurdler who is making an impact both on and off the track 🏃♀️
Our October rising star is Issey Kyson – the 400m hurdler who is making an impact both on and off the track 🏃♀️
This Sunday's New York City Marathon marks the sixth time that Kenenisa Bekele and Eliud Kipchoge have faced each other over 26.2 miles.
I've taken a look at the other five occasions and why you can't rule out a seventh meeting in the marathon.
I've taken a look at the other five occasions and why you can't rule out a seventh meeting in the marathon.
The history of Kenenisa Bekele v Eliud Kipchoge in the marathon - Athletics Weekly
It will be the sixth time that the pair have faced off against each other over 26.2 miles during their career. If you thought you saw the last of Kenenisa B ...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:01 PM
This Sunday's New York City Marathon marks the sixth time that Kenenisa Bekele and Eliud Kipchoge have faced each other over 26.2 miles.
I've taken a look at the other five occasions and why you can't rule out a seventh meeting in the marathon.
I've taken a look at the other five occasions and why you can't rule out a seventh meeting in the marathon.
ICYMI, Olympians past, present and future enthralled in Cumbernauld.
Megan Keith and Andy Butchart were in action at the Lindsays Scottish National XC Relays on Saturday.
Megan Keith and Andy Butchart were in action at the Lindsays Scottish National XC Relays on Saturday.
Olympians past, present and future enthral in Cumbernauld - Athletics Weekly
Megan Keith and Andy Butchart in action at the Lindsays Scottish National XC Relays on Saturday. Andy Butchart and Beth Potter once stood in a muddy field i ...
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October 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
ICYMI, Olympians past, present and future enthralled in Cumbernauld.
Megan Keith and Andy Butchart were in action at the Lindsays Scottish National XC Relays on Saturday.
Megan Keith and Andy Butchart were in action at the Lindsays Scottish National XC Relays on Saturday.
Jake Wightman has been announced to run the mile for Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games 🏴
Read how he felt after almost becoming a double world 1500m champion in Tokyo 🇯🇵
Read how he felt after almost becoming a double world 1500m champion in Tokyo 🇯🇵
Jake Wightman: "I still believed that I had this in me" - Athletics Weekly
The 2022 champion came so close to winning another 1500m world title but he is only feeling grateful and positive about his Tokyo experience Jake Wightman h ...
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October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Jake Wightman has been announced to run the mile for Scotland at the 2026 Commonwealth Games 🏴
Read how he felt after almost becoming a double world 1500m champion in Tokyo 🇯🇵
Read how he felt after almost becoming a double world 1500m champion in Tokyo 🇯🇵
Why a world treadmill champs might not be a bad idea.
It might have first been mentioned as a joke, but World Athletics’ proposal to stage a world treadmill champs has merit and is way for athletics to tap into a huge market.
It might have first been mentioned as a joke, but World Athletics’ proposal to stage a world treadmill champs has merit and is way for athletics to tap into a huge market.
Why a world treadmill champs might not be a bad idea - Athletics Weekly
It might have first been mentioned as a joke, but World Athletics’ proposal to stage a world treadmill championships has merit and is way for athletics to t ...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Why a world treadmill champs might not be a bad idea.
It might have first been mentioned as a joke, but World Athletics’ proposal to stage a world treadmill champs has merit and is way for athletics to tap into a huge market.
It might have first been mentioned as a joke, but World Athletics’ proposal to stage a world treadmill champs has merit and is way for athletics to tap into a huge market.
Big medal energy – European athletes poised for more in Birmingham.
From Mondo Duplantis to Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Keely Hodgkinson to Femke Bol, Birmingham 26 will be packed with big names.
From Mondo Duplantis to Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Keely Hodgkinson to Femke Bol, Birmingham 26 will be packed with big names.
Big medal energy – European athletes poised for more in Birmingham - Athletics Weekly
From Mondo Duplantis to Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Keely Hodgkinson to Femke Bol, Birmingham 26 will be packed with big names. After their success at the World ...
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October 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Big medal energy – European athletes poised for more in Birmingham.
From Mondo Duplantis to Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Keely Hodgkinson to Femke Bol, Birmingham 26 will be packed with big names.
From Mondo Duplantis to Jakob Ingebrigtsen and Keely Hodgkinson to Femke Bol, Birmingham 26 will be packed with big names.
Hurrell and Burrell in winning form at Essex League.
Cross-country round-up includes news from the Start Fitness NE Harrier League and Ron Hill University of Manchester Relays.
Cross-country round-up includes news from the Start Fitness NE Harrier League and Ron Hill University of Manchester Relays.
Hurrell and Burrell in winning form at Essex League - Athletics Weekly
Cross-country round-up includes news from the Start Fitness NE Harrier League and Ron Hill University of Manchester Relays. ESSEX LEAGUE, One Tree Hill, Sep ...
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October 27, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Hurrell and Burrell in winning form at Essex League.
Cross-country round-up includes news from the Start Fitness NE Harrier League and Ron Hill University of Manchester Relays.
Cross-country round-up includes news from the Start Fitness NE Harrier League and Ron Hill University of Manchester Relays.
Salford and Charnwood among winners at British Masters cross-country relays.
All the news from the BMAF Open Masters Cross Country Relay Champs at Long Eaton in Derbyshire.
All the news from the BMAF Open Masters Cross Country Relay Champs at Long Eaton in Derbyshire.
Salford and Charnwood among winners at British Masters cross-country relays - Athletics Weekly
All the news from the BMAF Open Masters Cross Country Relay Champs at Long Eaton in Derbyshire. Salford Harriers dominated the main men’s age groups while G ...
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October 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Salford and Charnwood among winners at British Masters cross-country relays.
All the news from the BMAF Open Masters Cross Country Relay Champs at Long Eaton in Derbyshire.
All the news from the BMAF Open Masters Cross Country Relay Champs at Long Eaton in Derbyshire.
For over 55 years, Malcolm Arnold coached some of the finest hurdlers in history.
An exclusive Q&A with the former UK Athletics head coach about a life in athletics that is impossible to imitate in the 21st century.
An exclusive Q&A with the former UK Athletics head coach about a life in athletics that is impossible to imitate in the 21st century.
Meet the coach: Malcolm Arnold - Athletics Weekly
The former UK Athletics head coach and hurdles guru talks to George Mallett about a life in athletics that is impossible to imitate in the 21st century. For ...
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October 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
For over 55 years, Malcolm Arnold coached some of the finest hurdlers in history.
An exclusive Q&A with the former UK Athletics head coach about a life in athletics that is impossible to imitate in the 21st century.
An exclusive Q&A with the former UK Athletics head coach about a life in athletics that is impossible to imitate in the 21st century.
After Ruth Chepngetich ran 2:09:56 in Chicago, the world was left wondering if the performance was down to her undoubted talent, hi-tech super shoes, modern energy drinks or something else.
Today the Kenyan was banned for three years for doping.
Today the Kenyan was banned for three years for doping.
Chepngetich's 2:09:56 world marathon record tests the belief of fans - Athletics Weekly
As the Kenyan becomes the first woman to break 2:10, the running world is left wondering if the performance was down to her undoubted talent, hi-tech super ...
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October 23, 2025 at 4:23 PM
After Ruth Chepngetich ran 2:09:56 in Chicago, the world was left wondering if the performance was down to her undoubted talent, hi-tech super shoes, modern energy drinks or something else.
Today the Kenyan was banned for three years for doping.
Today the Kenyan was banned for three years for doping.
Ruth Chepngetich, the women's world marathon record-holder, has been banned for three years after an investigation by the Athletics Integrity Unit.
The Kenyan, who ran 2:09:56 in Chicago, tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide back in March.
The Kenyan, who ran 2:09:56 in Chicago, tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide back in March.
Ruth Chepngetich banned for three years for doping - Athletics Weekly
The women's world marathon record-holder had her ban reduced by one year after admitting guilt and accepting the sanction. Ruth Chepngetich, the women& ...
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October 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Ruth Chepngetich, the women's world marathon record-holder, has been banned for three years after an investigation by the Athletics Integrity Unit.
The Kenyan, who ran 2:09:56 in Chicago, tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide back in March.
The Kenyan, who ran 2:09:56 in Chicago, tested positive for hydrochlorothiazide back in March.
An exclusive Q&A with Olympic and world 5000m & 10,000m champion Beatrice Chebet ⚡️
🥇 Her mindset to win the double in Tokyo
🏃♀️ Marathon and road running ambitions
🇰🇪 Frustration over the number of positive doping tests in Kenya
🥇 Her mindset to win the double in Tokyo
🏃♀️ Marathon and road running ambitions
🇰🇪 Frustration over the number of positive doping tests in Kenya
Beatrice Chebet: "I know by going to the roads that I'll achieve more" - Athletics Weekly
Beatrice Chebet, who created history with another distance double at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, on the secret of success, a future move to ...
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October 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
An exclusive Q&A with Olympic and world 5000m & 10,000m champion Beatrice Chebet ⚡️
🥇 Her mindset to win the double in Tokyo
🏃♀️ Marathon and road running ambitions
🇰🇪 Frustration over the number of positive doping tests in Kenya
🥇 Her mindset to win the double in Tokyo
🏃♀️ Marathon and road running ambitions
🇰🇪 Frustration over the number of positive doping tests in Kenya
Top 10 unforgettable moments at the European Athletics Championships.
Brilliant memories from this event – and what they mean ahead of Birmingham 2026.
Brilliant memories from this event – and what they mean ahead of Birmingham 2026.
10 unforgettable European Championships moments - Athletics Weekly
Brilliant memories from this event – and what they mean ahead of Birmingham 2026. Spitfires out of the sun When Seb Coe, Tom McKean and Steve Cram rounded t ...
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October 22, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Top 10 unforgettable moments at the European Athletics Championships.
Brilliant memories from this event – and what they mean ahead of Birmingham 2026.
Brilliant memories from this event – and what they mean ahead of Birmingham 2026.