The annual membership fee for 2026/27 is £42, due by 1st April 2026. This includes:
£19 for Alton Runners membership
£23 for England Athletics registration
New members are welcome to join at any time of the year. Fees depend on when you join:
| Member Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard (England Athletics Affiliated) | £42 |
| Second Claim Member* | £19 |
| Young Member (aged 16–17)** – Affiliated | £33 |
| Young Member (aged 16–17)** – Non-Affil. | £10 |
| Junior Member (aged 12–15) | £10 |
| Member Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard (England Athletics Affiliated) | £36 |
| Second Claim Member* | £13 |
| Young Member (aged 16–17)** – Affiliated | £28 |
| Young Member (aged 16–17)** – Non-Affil. | £5 |
| Junior Member (aged 12–15) | £5 |
You pay the full annual fee for your category, but you won’t need to renew again until April 2028.
* A Second Claim Member is someone who is already a member of another athletics club and pays their England Athletics fee through that club.
** Young Members (16–17) who want to compete in league races must register as England Athletics Affiliated. Those who only wish to train with the club can choose the non-affiliated option.
New members: Please use the Join Us button on our website, or click here to join online.
If you have any questions, need assistance or would like to arrange a trial session before joining, please email AR.membership@outlook.com.
We aim to reply within 24–48 hours. If you haven’t received a reply, please check your spam folder.