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Newark Athletic Club - Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire

Newark AC in Club Mark accreditedNewark Athletic Club is a sports club located in the Nottinghamshire market town of Newark on Trent. We compete in various athletic disciplines including cross country, track & field (indoor & outdoor), road running and sports hall athletics. We are affiliated to The Midland Counties Athletic Association, UK Athletics, The Midland Men’s & Women’s Cross Country & Road Running Association and the Nottinghamshire Amateur Athletic Association.

We are a small, friendly club and we are always on the lookout for new members, so if you want to give athletics a try, no matter at what level please do get in touch.

Newark AC currently compete in the following leagues:

  • North Midland Cross Country League
  • Northern Athletics Track & Field League
  • Lincolnshire Track & Field League
  • Nottinghamshire Mini League Track & Field
  • Nottinghamshire Mini League Cross Country
  • Nottinghamshire Summer Road Running League
  • East Midland Cross Country League
  • Nottinghamshire Sports Hall League

Events organised by Newark Athletic Club

The Newark Half Marathon

One of the top road races in the East Midlands which regularly attracts in excess of 1,000 entrants. Held in early August.

Gordon Whelbourn Week

A series of 5 road and cross country races in 5 days held in and around Newark. Held in early June.

Dave Lewis Challenge

A run/orienteering event organised in memory of Dave Lewis, a Newark AC coach and athlete. Held in October - 2010 entry form


Amy Fendley of Newark Athletic Club winning the Nottinghamshire county long jump title in 2008 at Harvey Hadden Stadium, Nottingham

A Newark AC junior athlete competing in the Nottinghamshire Mini League Cross Country Series in 2008

Newark Athletic club distance coach receiving one of his many awards during 2008

Rachel McCuaig of Newark AC competing in the Gordon Whelbourn week in 2008