Races that have been officially measured will be identified on the fixture list by a tick in the appropriate column on the downloadable calendar and by display of Athletics NI’s new Certified Distance Kitemark logo on entry forms and promotional materials. (See below for additional information)
Only races which are identified on the fixtures as certified distance will be eligible for rankings & records consideration. Runners should treat un-certified races as ‘approximate distance’.
The Race Organiser’s Starter Pack is available below. Other information that maybe required includes all the forms below and info plus a copy of British Athletics' Public Liability Insurance, 11/1 Form, Online Entry System info, and more!
Please ensure all Health & Safety information is read prior to permit application. This information can be found in the Welfare Section.
Athletics Northern Ireland is now able to offer use of its popular online entry system to all licensed event organisers.
No matter what size of race you are planning, from a community fun run to a national championship, we are able to cater for you.
The Officials' Association has Portable PA Equipment for hire for use at all types of meetings. If you would like to hire the equipment for your event please contact Gary Keenan on 077 6431 3166.
Hire cost = £10
Please note Athletics NI cannot permit races with runners running with dogs. The use of in-ear headphones by runners in any race on an open road is now prohibited.
Information on New Regulations
New regulations have recently been introduced dealing with "Special Events on Roads". This includes road races which are taking place on public roads and which may require road or lane closures event for a short distance.
Athletics NI is trying to clarify how the new regulations will be implemented and will issue full guidelines to all race organisers and on our website when this is available. However, in the meantime race organisers are advised to contact the local council of the district the race is being held in for advice on the process to be followed.
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1. Telephone us on 028 9060 2707 to notify us of your date
2. Submit Road Race Permit Application (online): £25 deposit required* (Athletics NI Club)
*Also submit Associate Affiliation form & additional £50 if not organised through an Athletics NI club.
3. Submit Returns Forms within 28 days post-race date along with fees** (**Fees detailed Returns Form include your £25 deposit. Download Fee Summary)
Entry fees are sent to you by cheque within 28 days of receipt of your post-event Returns Forms. (Cheques made payable to Athletics NI).
An excellent resource when organising a Road Race is the Run Britain Race Director's Handbook.
ROAD RACE PERMIT - APPLY ONLINE
PLEASE NOTE the Athletics NI permit does not cover any dogs running with runners in races.
If you are unable to pay for your permit by credit/debit card please email info@athleticsni.org to request a hard copy of the permit application form.
If you are applying for a Multi-Terrain/Trail Race Permit please select the 'Road Race' payment option. Applications submitted without payment will not be processed.eM
1. Telephone us on 028 9060 2707 to notify us of your date
2. Submit Cross Country Permit Application* (Athletics NI Club)
*Also submit Associate Affiliation & additional £50 if not organised through an Athletics NI Club
3. Fill in Cross Country Returns Forms and retain these for your records Cross Country Event Organisation Guide (UKA)
CROSS COUNTRY PERMIT - APPLY ONLINE
If you are unable to pay for your permit by credit/debit card please email info@athleticsni.org to request a hard copy of the permit application form.
1. Telephone us on 028 9060 2707 to notify us of your date
2. Submit Track & Field Permit Application* (Athletics NI Club)
*Also submit Associate Affiliation & £50 if not organised through an Athletics NI Club
3. Fill in track & Field Returns Forms and retain these for your records
TRACK & FIELD PERMIT APPLICATION
TRACK & FIELD ONLINE ENTRY APPLICATION
If you are unable to pay for your permit by credit/debit card please email info@athleticsni.org to request a hard copy of the permit application form.
When your licence application has been approved you can set up online entries for your race using the Athletics NI System.
The system offers organisers great flexibility, with many options including:
There is no upfront cost to set up online entry. An overall fee of 10% will be charged following upon release of online payments following your event.
For more information contact the Athletics NI Office info@athleticsni.org
SET UP ONLINE ENTRY FOR YOUR RACE - APPLY ONLINE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS - ORGANISERS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS - ATHLETES
Races that have been officially measured will be identified on the fixture list by a tick in the appropriate column on the downloadable calendar and by display of Athletics NI’s new Certified Distance Kitemark logo on entry forms and promotional materials.
Athletics NI are currently providing training for official measurement of race routes. In the interim, for your race route to be officially measured CLICK HERE
Only races which are identified on the fixtures as certified distance will be eligible for rankings & records consideration. Runners should treat un-certified races as ‘approximate distance’.
Contact marketing@athleticsni.org for the logo.
In response to the ever increasing number of road races Athletics Northern Ireland wishes to extend its list of Certified Course Measurers. For more information CLICK HERE
We recommend that as an official rubber-stamp of your race’s quality and safety, the Athletics NI logo is displayed on any flyers or promotional material associated with the race. Many of you already state that your race is run under Athletics NI rules, which is great, however including the logo of the governing body will help to increase awareness and become a recognisable seal of quality.
Please note that "The NIAF" is now rebranded to "Athletics Northern Ireland", and the logo can be obtained on request from marketing@athleticsni.org
Ambutran are the official medical provider for Athletics Northern Ireland. If you wish to avail of their services, please contact Ambutran via email - ambutran@yahoo.co.uk or via telephone - 077 1109 6370.