Applications for this year's Elite and Community Grants have now closed, and we've been blown away by the response. After reviewing every entry, we're pleased to announce the shortlists heading forward to our judging panel.
The Elite Grant supports individual athletes competing at national and international level with training, coaching and competition costs. This year's shortlist:
- Sofia Vidak (800m)
- Brodie Young (400m)
- Rebecca Grieve (400m)
- Scott Harman (Road/XC)
- Taylor Von Massey (Trail/Ultra)
- David Race (800m)
The Community Grant supports clubs, charities and grassroots groups doing brilliant work getting people running. This year's shortlist:
- Deaf Run Club
- Wheatley Hills RUFC Running Club
- Refugee Run Club c/o MileShyClub
- Preston Girls Run
- The Roots Community Suffolk
- 261 Club UK CIO
- PTR Juniors
- Prestwich Plodders
- ULRC (Untitled Love Run Club)
- Sospan Road Runners
A huge thank you to everyone who applied. The standard this year was higher than ever, and we're proud to support the running community in every way we can.