Job Opportunity - Events and Marketing Manager

Athletics Northern Ireland are seeking to recruit an Events and Marketing Manager which is a key member of the Senior Management team reporting to the Chief Executive.

WEEKEND ROUND UP 4TH OCTOBER 2025

Unfortunately, on Saturday due to a weather warning in place the NI Masters XC Championships which due to be held at the Dub were cancelled. However, the aftermath of storm Amy did not deter our local athletes from competing both at home and across the water the following day.

Performance Profiling in Athletic Youth Populations Youth Athlete Recruitment

My name is Scott Paulin and I’m an Athletic Development Coach with Athletics Northern Ireland. I am also currently pursuing a PhD at Ulster University, where my research focuses on strength and conditioning in youth athletes within the sport of athletics. 

Seaton Classic 10K Team Results

Seaton Classic 10K

Over thirteen hundred runners took to the roads around Bangor for the Seaton Classic 10k which was also the 2025 NI and Ulster 10k road championships. The athletes were greeted by some heavy rain showers and blustery winds; however, this did not detract from some great performances.

NI & Ulster Even Age Groups and Bobby Rea XC Entries are now open!

Entries for the NI & Ulster Age Group Championships and Bobby Rea XC races due to take place on Sunday 26th October are now live for entry!

Athletics NI Announces Exclusive Discount for NI Running Show 2026

Athletics NI is excited to confirm a new partnership with the NI Running Show, taking place 7–8 February 2026 at the Eikon Exhibition Centre. This landmark event is the first of its kind in Ireland, bringing together the running community from across the island.

OConnor Stuns the World with Silver in Tokyo

It was an historic night for Northern Irish and Irish athletics on Saturday 20th September when Kate O’Connor became the first Northern Irish Medallist at a non para global outdoor championships since Mary Peters’ Olympic Gold in 1972.

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.