Which events can an Under 16 do?
Rule- England
- England Athletics
- UK Athletics
- Under 12
- Under 14
- Under 16
- UKA Rules 2026
- 2026/27
- Parents
Under UKA Rule TR3 S2, Under 16s (aged 14 or 15 on 31 August in the competition year):
- Can't run any race longer than 3000m, and can run only one event between 600m and 3000m in a day.
- Run 300m at national age group leagues and championships; other organisers may also offer 400m.
- Can run the 1500m steeplechase (barriers 0.762m). A U16 who will be 16 on 31 December may run the 2000m steeplechase against Under 18s.
- Hurdle 100m (boys, 0.838m) or 80m (girls, 0.762m), and 300m hurdles (0.762m).
- Can do all field events, including triple jump.
- Throw lighter implements: boys 4kg shot, 1.25kg discus, 4kg hammer, 600g javelin; girls 3kg shot, 1kg discus, 3kg hammer, 500g javelin.
- Race walks up to 5000m.
Added 21 Oct 2026