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What Birmingham 2026 leaves behind for grassroots clubs
The European Athletics Championships have left Alexander Stadium. Here's what they actually left behind for ordinary clubs.
From club track to Alexander Stadium: the clubs that produced GB's 2026 team
Every GB athlete on the Alexander Stadium podium started at an ordinary club track. Here's where a couple of them came from.
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Alexander Stadium: complete visitor guide
Everything you need to know about visiting Alexander Stadium in Perry Barr: transport, parking, seating and capacity.
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Alexander Stadium: home of the 2026 European Athletics Championships
How Perry Barr's Alexander Stadium went from a £72 million Commonwealth Games rebuild to hosting the 2026 European Athletics Championships.
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UK athletics tracks open to the public: where to actually train
Not every athletics track lets you turn up and run. Here's how to tell which ones do, and what to expect if you're not a club member.
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How to read Power of 10: PBs, rankings and club records
Power of 10 is the UK's official track and field results database. Here's how to find your own PBs, rankings and club records on it.
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runbritain rankings and handicap scores explained
The runbritain handicap turns any race time, on any course, into one comparable number. Here's how it actually works.
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Heptathlon and decathlon events explained, in order
Ten events for the men, seven for the women, run across two days. Here is the exact order and how scoring actually works.
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Javelin technique and the UK club rules on throwing
The one throwing event that uses a run-up and spikes, and the safety rules every UK club takes seriously.
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UK athletics age groups explained
The age group names changed in April 2026. Here's the current system, and what it used to be called.
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