News & Reports

Northern Athletics are sad to hear of the passing of Alan Barlow after a long struggle with illness. Alan was an endurance official based in Stockport and will be sorely missed by all of those he worked with.

NORTHERN LIGHTS SHINE BRIGHTLY IN MIDDLESBROUGH By Susan Jardine HOT on the heels of the Combined Events Championships in Manchester the North East played host to the Northern Athletics Championships as the outdoor season took another step towards the Schools...

The funeral of Pete Watson, former member and coach at Pudsey & Bramley, will take place at 1pm on Tuesday August 15th Rawden Crematorium.

Details for the Northern U13 U15 & U17 Championships in Middlesbrough can be found on our Next Event page. Entries for this event are now closed without exception. A timetable will be published by Monday August 7th.  Please do not contact Northern Athletics...

Sunderland 5k Thursday 20th July 2023 - Report by Ken Smith  The Northern Athletics 5k was again included within this event, and it provided another  competitive race on the paths of Silksworth. There are 2 races, one female, one male, but the success of this event,...

The Annual Open Meeting of the ERRA (English Road Running Association) will take place via Zoom on Monday 31st July 2023 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...

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The entry lists and timetables for the Northern Senior and U20 Championships can be found below. Athletes will be e-mailed in the next few days regarding registering for parking spaces.  Due to concerts taking place at the Etihad Stadium, parking is extremely limited...

Northern Athletics are saddened to hear of the death of Ken Kaiser, a long standing member of the athletics community in the North who sadly passed away yesterday evening.

All associated with Northern Athletics are deeply shocked and saddened to hear of the sudden death of leading Timekeeper Kevin Johns, who collapsed whilst out for his usual Saturday walk. First responders were alerted by a passing dog walker but unfortunately...

Northern Athletics are very sad to hear of the passing of Joe Galvin of Leigh Harriers. Leigh Harriers wrote: Joseph Galvin (1942-2023) sadly passed away in his sleep. Athlete and Secretary then Chairman and top coach at the Leigh Harriers athletic club for over 50...

The 2023 Northern 10 Mile Road Championships will be held as part of the Thirsk 10 on March 12th. Entry is available via the following LINK Medals for the first three individuals of each gender and first teams based on clubs affiliated to Northern Athletics.

SEVEN YEARS ON BLACKBURN DO NORTHERN’S PROUD - AGAIN (Report by Bill McGuirk) Blackburn Harriers pulled out all the stops as competitors from near and far travelled once again to Witton Park for the Northern Athletics Cross-Country Championships. The championships...