ANI Cross Country League set to begin this weekend in Armagh!

The first fixture of the 2025/2026 Cross Country league will take place this weekend with the TJ McElmeel Cross Country Day at the Palace Demesne on Sunday 21^st September.

All the very best to those competing this weekend in the first event of the Cross Country season!

Athletics NI Pre and Youth Academy

Athletics Northern Ireland have opened the Youth Academy & Pre-Academy Strands for applications for 2025-2026. The Academies will support the progression of talented 14-21 year old athletes.

World Championships Weekend Preview

Almost a week since Conor Kelly helped the Irish Mixed Relay team to 11^th place in the World Championships, up to three NI athletes will be taking to the Japan National Stadium across Friday and Saturday as the Heptathlon and Women’s 4x400m Relays begin.

International Selection Time for Northern Ireland Masters

The start of autumn also signifies the beginning of the cross-country season.

First NI Athletes set to compete in Tokyo

Two Northern Irish Athletes will be taking to the warm up track on the early hours of Saturday morning as the Irish Mixed 4x400m Relay Team aims for qualification through to Saturday evening’s final.

Athletics NI mourns the loss of Rory Friel

It is with a deep sense of shock and sadness that the athletics community has learnt of the death of Rory Friel after a very short illness. Rory passed away in the early hours of Thursday, 11^th September, surrounded by his children and loved ones, after a very short illness.

Weekend Roundup International Competition & Road Racing Highlights (September 6th,7th 2025)

September is often a quieter month for athletics, with many athletes taking a well-earned break after the track season. However, this past weekend was packed with action both at home and abroad, showcasing exciting performances across road racing and combined events.

Mary Peters Trust Applications September 2025

Applications are now open for the Mary Peters Trust Award, offering support to aspiring athletes on their journey toward future international success.

World Masters Mountain Running Championships, Meduno 2025 NI Runners Report

Over the last weekend in August, the 24^th World Masters Athletics (WMA) / World Mountain Running Association (WMRA) World Masters Mountain Running Championships were held in Meduno, Italy.

Athletes perform at Road Relays, BMC and Scottish Championships

Locally last weekend saw the annual running of the NI and Ulster Road Relay Championships which were held in Victoria Park on Saturday.