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12 May 2026
The Mary Peters Track hosted the first major track meeting of the year on Saturday. The Belfast Classic was once again blessed with dry sunny weather which led to some great performances from both our local athletes and visitors who came from all over Europe.
11 May 2026
Three long-standing Mary Peters Track records fell in spectacular fashion at the Belfast International Classic on Saturday 9 May 2026, as athletes produced a series of world-class performances in front of an enthusiastic crowd in Belfast.
09 May 2026
Athletics NI registration gives athletes access to competition, support, and discounts, helping them progress safely from local events to higher levels of the sport.
08 May 2026
Athletics Northern Ireland is delighted to highlight a special milestone for one of Northern Ireland’s most historic athletics clubs, North Belfast Harriers, with the upcoming launch of a new book.
07 May 2026
Athletes from NI & Ulster have been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming European 10km Cup in Italy later this month.
06 May 2026
It is with great saddeness that the athletics community has heard of the death of Raymond Black.
06 May 2026
Athletics NI would like to remind participants of the dangers of swapping race numbers. The practice of number swapping is strictly prohibited by the governing body rules, both under UK Athletics rules and World Athletics rules.
06 May 2026
Athletes from Northern Ireland played a pivotal role in Ireland’s relay success at the weekend, as strong performances in Gaborone, Botswana secured qualification for the 2027 World Championships in Beijing.
06 May 2026
Athletics NI are delighted to announce that the Waterside Half Marathon, promoted by Derry City & Strabane Council will be the 2026 NI & Ulster Half Marathon Road Race Championship.
05 May 2026
Thousands of runners filled the streets of Belfast on Sunday as the city hosted its annual marathon, drawing a strong field and enthusiastic crowds for one of the highlight events on the local athletics calendar.