Subscribe to the Newark AC latest news feed

Newark Athletic Club - Newark on Trent, Nottinghamshire

Newark 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.


Holly Ward of Newark AC in action at the Lincolnshire Track & Field League in 2005



A Newark AC under-11 athlete competing in Nottinghamshire Mini League Cross Country



Senior Newark AC athlete Nicky Brompton in the 800m in the North of England League held at Cleckheaton in 2005



Newark AC member Gary 'G-Unit' sporting his new headgear in summer 2005