South West Athletics Academy
Participation - Potential - Performance
Events and Competitions
SWAA Mini London Marathon Trials ( U14, U16, U18)
& 3 Stage Mixed Relays
( U12s - Seniors)
Sunday 15th February 2026
We will be holding our first ever SWAA mini London Marathon Trial & 3 stage mixed road relays on Sunday 15th February 2026. at Westpoint Arena near Exeter
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This event will be held under the new age group rules due to linking to the Mini London Marathon in April 2026
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SWAA Mini London Marathon Trials
Races start at 10am (FINAL updated timetable)
10am Race 1 - Under 14 boys and Girls - 3 laps 2400m
10.25am Race 2 - Under 16 and Under 18 Girls -3 laps 2400m
10.50am Race 3 Under 16 and Under 18 Boys - 3 laps 2400m
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3 Stage Mixed Road relays
Mixed teams of 3 athletes
2 male and 1 female or 2 female and one male
yo can also have a mixed team of
ambulant/wheelchair/non disabled as well
Races start at 11.20am each athlete runs 2 laps
( 1 mile or 1600m)
11.20am Race 1 - All age groups
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EA Permit 30508
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Entries are now live!​​ see booking section for details ​
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The first 3 finishers of the mini marathon trials in each age group of under 14s, under16s and under 18s will get automatic selection to the sw team ( as long as athletes are eligible from one of the 7 sw counties of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire.
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The 3 stage mixed road relays
This is a new concept having a short format road event for teams of 3. Each person will run 2 laps - total 1600m each and each team is made up of 1 male and 2 female or 2 female and 1 male runners.
RESULTS
A massive thanks to everyone who attended this event and well done to all those who took part - results link is above and we look forward seeing you at other events,
Also big thanks to Westpoint and
RED-ONE for supporting us as well as all the amazing volunteers who officiated and were marshals at the event
Sonya - Event organiser
SWAA Spring track and field Open
Sunday 29th March 2026 - Exeter Arena
Spring warm up track and field open meeting 2026
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Online Entries will close at 7pm 20th march 2026 at 7pm .
Entries can be made on the day but we would prefer you to pre book
and entry on the day will cost more and spaces will be limited in
some events..
Juniors (under16and below) can compete in up to 3 events and
under17s-seniors – can compete in up to 4 events.
Entry information will be shared with the P10 website
to enable results to be listed for ranking purposes.
If you would like to submit a group entry ( University, School or Club) you can do this please email a sheet with Athlete Name, DOB and event/s they are entering to info@sw-athletics-academy.co.uk and we will give you details to make a bank transfer for the payment.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made up to and including 20th March 2026 will receive a full refund less £1.50 charge.
Cancellations made up to 72 hours before will receive a 50% refund less £1.50 charge.
Cancellations made less then 48hours before the event will not receive a refund.
Entry fees are £10 for one event and £15 for 2 or more events
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Events
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, Long jump, Triple Jump, High Jump, Shot, Javelin
For track events for under 15s and older will be seeded (under 11s and under 13s separate).
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South West AA Spring Athletics Open Sunday 22nd March 2026
Sunday – Exeter Arena
Timetable – see below – EA permit – applied for
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All entrants shall be deemed to have made him/herself/themselves familiar with, and agreed to be bound by the UKA Anti-Doping Rules and to submit to the authority of UK Anti-Doping in the application and enforcement of the Anti-Doping Rules. The UKA Anti-Doping Rules apply to entrants participating in the sport of Athletics, for 12 months from date of entry, whether or not the entrant is a citizen of, or resident in, the UK.
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Timetable (provisionl version 1)
Timetable (provisionl version 2)
TRACK Field
12noon onwards - Registration 12 noon onwards Registration
1:00pm 75m Under 10s 1.00 pm Shot Put under 16’s - seniors
1:15pm 100m under 12s U14s 1.30pm – Long Jump Under 10s and U 12s
1:25pm 100m under 16s-Seniors (seeded -fastest first)
1.50pm 800m U12s & U14s
2:00pm 800m U16s -Adult (seeded) 2.15pm – Long Jump – U14-seniors
2.20pm U10s 600m 2.35pm Turbo Jav under 10s.
2:30pm 200m Under 12 & U14s 2.30pm – seated shot
2.35pm 200m U16s-senior – seeded – fastest first
3pm 400m – under 20s-seniors 3:00pm High Jump – under 16 - Seniors
3:20pm Mile – Under 16 – seniors - seeded
3:40pm Mixed relays teams of 2x100/1x200/1x 400m Mix Relays - mix age/gender /distance**
Ambulant/wheelchair/running frame-
100m, 200m, 400m, 800m & field events
Sportshall Athletics
Sportshall Athletics
Anyone aged 4-11 is welcome to come and have a go at a range of activities including speed jumps, turbo javelins, sparkly shot putts, nerf howlers and racing hurdles. No experience is necessary – just come along and join in the fun. Children receive instruction from fully qualified staff who get them involved in mini competitions. All activities are also fully inclusive for any ability and equipment is brightly coloured and specially adapted.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sportshall is an ideal activity for community events. The lively and fun format where people can take part in many different activities on the same day keeps interest levels and activity levels high. To find out how your school, business, community group or event can benefit from Sportshall, please call us on 07745 616852 or please contact us
BACKGROUND
Sportshall Athletics was created by George Bunner of Sportshall Associates over 30 years ago and now has activities all over the UK and the world. We are organising various activities and events for schools, clubs and organisations and if you would like to know more please contact us
