WEEKEND ROUND UP 24-25TH OF JANUARY 2026

It was a hugely impressive weekend for local athletes both at home and abroad, with record-breaking performances on the track, personal bests across the board, and hard-fought titles decided in testing cross-country conditions. From standout runs in Boston to championship success in Lurgan Park, it was a weekend that showcased depth, resilience, and top-class form.

NI and Ulster Teams Announced for Home Countries XC and Armagh Road Races

Northern Ireland and Ulster athletics have named their men’s and women’s teams for two key fixtures in the February racing calendar: the Home Countries and Celtic International Cross Country Championships and the Armagh Road Races.

NI Indoor Record for Roy in Texas Weekend Roundup 17th & 18th Jan

Lauren Roy (NI Coach Adam McMullen / City of Lisburn), opened her 2026 season in dramatic style by improving her 60m PB significantly from 7.39 first, to 7.31 in the heats of the Corky Classic in Texas and then to a Northern Irish record of 7.25 in the semifinals, posting the 3^rd fastest time.

Strong Northern Ireland Squad Announced for 2026 Anglo Celtic Plate in Limerick

We are delighted to announce the Northern Ireland national team selected to compete at this year’s Anglo Celtic Plate 100k International.

WEEKEND ROUND UP 10-11TH OF JANUARY

Two NI records fell in Valencia on Sunday morning in what was billed as the fastest 10k in the world.

NI & Ulster Athletes Invited to Express Interest for 2026 Inter Counties XC

Athletics NI has confirmed that an NI & Ulster Senior Men’s and Women’s team will compete at the 2026 UK Inter Counties Cross Country Championships at Wollaton Park, Nottingham, on Saturday 7 March 2026.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Athletics Northern Ireland (2008) will be held on Wednesday, 21^st January 2026 at 7.00pm in Les Jones room, Athletics House, Old Coach Road, Belfast BT9 5PR. The meeting will be in person, however voting by Proxy is permitted (see Note 7).

Individual Athlete Grants for Belfast City Council Now Open

Applications to Athletics NI are now open for individual grants for athletes eligible for Belfast City Council funding.

Please carefully read the criteria and application process below. 

Javelin Group Training Announced at Ulster University Jordanstown

A new Javelin Event Group training programme has been announced for early 2026, offering athletes the opportunity to develop their technique under expert coaching at Ulster University Jordanstown.

Mary Peters Track & Athletics NI Office, Christmas & New Year Opening Times

Athletics NI would like to advise athletes, clubs and facility users of the opening arrangements for the Mary Peters Track and Athletics NI offices over the Christmas and New Year period.