What track distance limits apply to each youth age group?
Rule- UK
- UK Athletics
- Youth athletics
- Under 14
- Under 16
- Under 18
- Under 20
- UKA Rules 2026
- 2026/27
- Coaches
Under UKA Rule TR3 S2:
| Age group | Longest track race | Other limits | Steeplechase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 14 | One mile | No 300m or 400m races; only one race from 600m to one mile per day | 1200m |
| Under 16 | 3000m | Only one event from 600m to 3000m per day. National age group leagues and home country championships offer 300m; other organisers may offer 400m | 1500m (0.762m barriers). A U16 who will be 16 on 31 December may run the 2000m steeplechase against U18s |
| Under 18 | 5000m | Applies even in graded events with older athletes | |
| Under 20 | 10,000m |
Race walking maximums (track and off-track): Under 14 3000m, Under 16 5000m, Under 18 15,000m, Under 20 20,000m, Seniors unlimited.
Added 21 Oct 2026