News & Reports

The Home Countries International Cross Country takes place at Parliament Hill, London, on Saturday February 7th.Northern Athletics will be taking teams of four in the Senior Men, Senior Ladies, U20 Men and U20 Ladies categories. The selection policy for...

Northern Athletics are sorry to hear of the passing of John Capenerhurst. More to follow.

The Northern Athletics AGM takes place on Saturday November 8th at Junction 25 Conference Centre, Brighouse, HD6 1QF, commencing at 11:00. Only clubs who are affiliated to Northern Athletics for the 2025 – 2026 year may attend.  A list of affiliated clubs...

Northern Athletics is sad to hear of the passing of Christine Bellamy. Christine was a much loved and respected friend of so many in Athletics and an outstanding supporter and official of our Sport. Christine officiated at countless athletics meetings for Humber, the...

ERRA 6&4 STAGE, PLUS YOUNG ATHLETES ROAD RELAYS 2025 Sutton Park, October 4th 2025. Despite Storm Amy hitting the country on Friday night, Sutton Park was fairly peaceful on race day. We even had glimpses of blue sky at times, along with a chill and at times gusty...

Links to results and further photographs can be found HERE. Many thanks to Eileen Ingham for the podium photos at the bottom of the page!   Northern Athletics Joe Galvin Road Relay Championships Thanks to the efforts of Margaret Galvin and the hard working Leigh...

Northern Athletics is sad to hear of the passing of Barry Parker, and has had the below words from Barry's Family passed on: **A celebration of the life of Barry Parker will take place at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton lane, Derby,  on the 14th October at 2.30 pm.**...

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of Northern Athletics will be held on Saturday 8th November 2025 at Junction 25 Conference Centre, Kirkdale House, Armytage Road, Brighouse, HD6 1QF. The meeting will commence at 11.00am. Representatives from all...

- Pat's funeral will be held on August 20th at midday at Widnes Crematorium.  Attendees are requested to wear something red if possible. Pat Green sadly passed away on Sunday August 3rd. Words from Arwel Williams: As many will know Pat for many years was the women's...

SUNDERLAND 5K SILKSWORTH PARK Thursday July 10th 2025 - Report by Ken Smith It is no surprise that the Northern Athletics 5k championship was again hosted by Sunderland Harriers at their popular 5k road races at Silksworth. The number of entries for a mid-week road...

Many thanks to Eileen Ingham for the below podium photos from the 2025 U20 & Sen Championships in Derby! Further photos from Ruth Hirst can be found be using the following LINK.  Competition results can be found HERE. [gallery columns="4" size="large"...

Thanks to Eileen Ingham for her podium pictures from the weekend! Thanks also to Ruth Hirst for the following linked galleries! Day One Day Two [gallery columns="4" size="large"...

Obituary — Gordon Alan Wright (01.09.1930 — 22.05.2025) Senior Figure in British Athletics for more than Six Decades It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Gordon Wright, a senior figure at all levels of British athletics for more than 60...

Cardiff 5k Race for Victory Race Report by Ken Smith: This year, Northern Athletics had agreed to support more young athletes and send under 20 teams to the Cardiff 5k, alongside the two senior teams. Selection for both teams had been based on the Northern Athletics...

The Annual Open Meeting of the ERRA (English Road Running Association) will take place via Zoom on Monday 12th May 2025 at 19.30. A representative of all Clubs affiliated to England Athletics is invited to attend and vote. If any Club wishes to attend, please email...

Congratulations to the medallists in the 2025 Northern 10,000m Championships held at Warrington on Sunday - Our thanks go to Warrington AC for hosting the event! 10000m Senior Women & Senior Men Pos Name Club Perf 1 Grant Cunliffe SM Rossendale 30:02.0 2 Ross...

Report by Ken Smith REDCAR SUNDAY 30TH MARCH 2025. Graham Hall had certainly picked the day to host the event with wall to wall sunshine, but a strong and cold wind . The Redcar course uses the coastal road with its immaculate road surface and  road closures ensures...

Many thanks to Eileen Ingham for the below podium pictures from the Northern 12 & 6 Stage Relay and Young Athletes' 5k in Redcar. Many thanks also to Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson for assisting with the presentations! Mick Hill's photo gallery of the event can be found...

Home Countries XC International incl Inter-Area Match, Temple Newsam, Leeds - Saturday 8th February 2025 Athletes from all over the UK and Ireland gathered in Leeds on a dull and chilly day ready to race over a hilly and technical course at Temple Newsam park! The...