Welsh Athletics are delighted to be hosting a Women’s Running Conference, in conjunction with the ABP Newport Marathon Festival on Saturday 12 April 2025 at USW Newport Campus.   The day will be an […]

At Welsh Athletics and Run Wales, we are dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of our running community. Through our partnership with Mind Cymru, we continue to train Mental Health […]

Mental health is a crucial part of our overall well-being, yet it’s often a difficult topic to bring up. At Welsh Athletics and Run Wales, we’re committed to changing this […]

January can be a challenging month for runners. The holiday cheer has faded, the weather is bitterly cold, and the dark evenings can sap even the most dedicated runner’s motivation. […]

In the balmy, yet sometimes very wet, October air of 2024, Michael Beynon, a 29-year-old runner and Mencap Myth Buster, set out to accomplish something extraordinary: a 100km challenge over […]

Winter can make staying motivated to run a bit of a challenge. The cold, dark, and often wet conditions can seem daunting. But the social running community in Wales has […]

The 2024 Conwy Half Marathon delivered a breathtaking blend of athletic challenge and camaraderie, as nearly 3,000 runners gathered under the shadow of the 700-year-old Conwy Castle on Sunday. Now […]

Admiral has successfully revived and reshaped its workplace running group, providing colleagues across locations and working models with an innovative, inclusive way to enhance their physical and mental health through […]

In February, Welsh Athletics joined forced with Mind to co-design a mental health champion role to improve mental health within running communities across Wales. This is the first partnership of […]