South West Athletics Academy
Participation - Potential - Performance
Portable Athletics Track
Group Training sessions
One on One Sessions
Competitions & Events
We run a number of competitions and events - please see our latest below
SWAA SW Mini marathon Trials
Sunday 15th February 2026
Westpoint near Exeter
NEW * SW Trial event for athletes to be considered for the South West Team In London in April.
The first 3 finishers will get an automatic place in the sw team. Races on closed private roads over 2.4k for under 14s (minimum age 11) Under 16s and Under 18s plus an ambulant/wheelchair race as well
follow link below for bookings
booking for SW mini marathon trial
see our events page for more details
SWAA 3 stage mixed Road Relays
Sunday 15th February 2026
Westpoint near Exeter
NEW * following after the mini marathon trials we will be holding a series of mixed 3 stage relays - each leg will be 1600m and can be one male and two female or two female and one male. Age under 12s up to Seniors - see booking section for more details
* this event will use the new age groups due to the links with next season and mini marathon trial
SWAA sprint track and field open
Sunday 29th March 2026
Exeter Arena
Entries are now open for our spring warm up track and field meeting.
Events for under10s through to seniors and also including disability events as well.
A big thanks to everyone who took part and helped - here are the results for this event
Latest NEWS / Updates
February 2026 - We have 2 competitions we are organising - a road event on private roads at Westpoint near Exeter on Sunday 15th Feb- mini London marathon SW trials event and 3 stage mixed relays. Our annual spring open track and field event is on Sunday 29th March at Exeter Arena.
See booking section for entries
South West Athletics Academy run coaching sessions, and events and competitions (UK) - please contact Sonya for details
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About Us
We are an athletics organisation that promotes and organises both coaching and events in the South West and across the UK. We run inclusive sessions and events and support athletes from aged 4 to adults. We also mentor and support both coach and officials development.
The academy is based in Exeter and is an inclusive club with a range of groups and activities from minis (age 4-7) Juniors (age 8-11) Advanced juniors (age 12-14) and Seniors – Age 15 to adults. We also have specific groups for disability and women and girls.
Contact Us
Based at Exeter Arena, Exeter UK
Tel: 07745 616852
email - info@sw-athletics-academy.co.uk