Loughborough International Athletics
Loughborough International Athletics will take place on Sunday 17th May 2026
Loughborough University is proud to be hosting the Loughborough International Athletics (LIA) event on Sunday 17th May 2026.
LIA is widely recognised as the curtain raiser to the outdoor season with an action-packed day of first-class athletics hosted at the Paula Radcliffe Stadium on campus.
Once again, Loughborough athletes will compete against teams representing England, Wales, Scotland and GB&NI Under-20s.
This year we are also excited to welcome pupils from local primary schools who will be taking part in junior races on the day. This fantastic partnership celebrates the energy and enthusiasm of young athletes, giving them the chance to experience the thrill of racing on the same track as some of the country’s top talent.
The event will offer a great day out, where friends, families and athletics fans alike can enjoy an event full of action-packed fun and excitement.
Tickets
Prices for tickets purchased in advance are as follows:
| Category | Price exc. booking fee |
| Adults | £10 |
|
Concessions |
£7 |
| Loughborough Students | £5 |
| Coaches | £1 |
| Family Ticket* (2 adults and up to 3 children) |
£22 |
*Family tickets will only be available to purchase in advance of the competition
Proof of eligibility may be required at the venue
Guest places & media enquiries
Guest entry request to Event Leads:
Jumps - Lukasz Zawila L.Zawila@lboro.ac.uk
Endurance - Kyle Bennett K.K.Bennett@lboro.ac.uk
Sprints and Hurdles - Dai Greene D.D.Greene@lboro.ac.uk
Throws (inc. ambulant throws) - Femi Akinsanya O.Akinsanya@lboro.ac.uk
Ambulant Sprints (100m and women's 200m) - Joe McDonnell J.A.McDonnell@lboro.ac.uk
Men's ambulant 1500m - Kyle Bennett and Joe McDonnell (contact details above)
Guest entries will cost £18.50 and will be payable via Roster once a space has been secured.
Please note that coach accreditations for guest athletes will NOT be automatically issued, and only competing teams will receive accreditations. Coaches of guest athletes will have access to outdoor warm up areas and the stadium upon purchase of a coach ticket.
For media enquiries, please contact Dan Trussell.