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09 May 2026

Benefits of Being an Athletics NI Registered Athlete

Athletics NI registration gives athletes access to competition, support, and discounts, helping them progress safely from local events to higher levels of the sport.

Benefits of Being an Athletics NI Registered Athlete

08 May 2026

ANI celebrates launch of new North Belfast Harriers history book

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.

ANI celebrates launch of new North Belfast Harriers history book

07 May 2026

NI & Ulster Trio Selected for Ireland Team at European 10K Cup

Athletes from NI & Ulster have been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming European 10km Cup in Italy later this month.

NI & Ulster Trio Selected for Ireland Team at European 10K Cup

06 May 2026

Athletics NI Saddened at Passing of Raymond Black

It is with great saddeness that the athletics community has heard of the death of Raymond Black.

Athletics NI Saddened at Passing of Raymond Black

06 May 2026

Guidance on Number Swapping

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.

Guidance on Number Swapping

06 May 2026

NI & Ulster Athletes Shine as Ireland Seal Relay Qualification for 2027 World Championships

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.

NI & Ulster Athletes Shine as Ireland Seal Relay Qualification for 2027 World Championships

06 May 2026

Waterside Half Marathon Confirmed as NI and Ulster Road Race Championship

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.

Waterside Half Marathon Confirmed as NI and Ulster Road Race Championship

05 May 2026

WEEKEND ROUNDUP 2ND & 3RD 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.

WEEKEND ROUNDUP 2ND & 3RD MAY 2026

30 April 2026

ANIs Heather Ardis Shortlisted for Local Heroes Award

Athletics NI’s Para Development Lead, Heather Ardis has been shortlisted for the Belfast Telegraph Sports Awards, for the Local Heroes Awards.

ANIs Heather Ardis Shortlisted for Local Heroes Award

27 April 2026

Para Success in London

Athletics NI’s Para athletes saw great success in London this weekend.

Para Success in London
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