Meet your athletics heroes at McCain Track & Field Roadshows

McCain - Principal Partner of UK Athletics

Running from May to September up and down the country, McCain Track & Field Roadshows give everyone the opportunity to give athletics a go in a fun and relaxed environment.

Starting on Sunday 17th May in Nottingham, these free public events give everyone the opportunity to try out different athletic disciplines with the support of UK Athletics (UKA) coaches. Top athletics stars including past and present Team GB heroes such as Sally Gunnell, Marilyn Okoro, Steph Twell and Perri Shakes Drayton will be at the roadshows to give tips, inspire and challenge you to get involved and find out more about athletics. Activities available to try out on the day include testing reaction and strength as well as jumping, throwing and sprinting exercises. Top nutritionist Jane Griffin will also be at each roadshow to ensure you are supporting your active lifestyle with good food. Each McCain Track & Field road show takes place in city centres around key athletics meets designed to encourage people to attend and support their local athletes.

McCain Track & Field Roadshows will take place in the following cities from 11am to 4pm with special guest appearances by Team GB athletes between 12-3pm:

  • 27th June: Sheffield, Barker's Pool
  • 4th July: Birmingham, Victoria Square
  • 11th July: Milton Keynes
  • 22nd July: London, Trafalgar Square
  • 8th August: TBC
  • 15th August: Durham, Millennium Square
  • 22nd August: Newcastle, The Blue Carpet, Northumberland Street
  • 5th September, Birmingham, Victoria Square

For those who enjoy what they experience at the McCain Track & Field Roadshow, they can then head to their local Athletics Club, many of which are now part of a McCain Athletics Network*. Every club offers prospective new members a chance to try the sport on the track, and all you need to do is get in touch. You can search for clubs and find out all about the McCain Athletics Network by visiting www.uka.org.uk.

To find out more about McCain Track and Field Roadshows visit www.mccaintrackandfield.co.uk.