Endurance Running Academy

The University of Edinburgh’s Endurance Running Academy was set up in partnership with Scottish Athletics to provide a performance development programme for athletes competing in middle & long distance track, cross country, road, and mountain running.

Athletes on the programme will be supported with coaching and access to support services (such as physical preparation, physiotherapy, performance psychology, performance nutrition, and performance lifestyle support), and access to sports scholarships. Athletes selected for the Endurance Running Academy are expected to represent the university at BUCS.

24/25 Applications

We are seeking applications from both new and returning Edinburgh University students for the 2024-25 academic year.

The deadline for applications is the 30th August, with initial selections being made the week commencing 2nd of September, re-selections will happen continuously throughout the application period. If you miss this deadline but meet the selection criteria please still get in touch.

Consideration Criteria / Standards for 2024-2025 Season

To be considered for selection it is expected that athletes meet at least one of the following criteria (please note that these are consideration standards and achieving them does not guarantee selection onto the programme):

  • Represented Great Britain at track, cross country, road, or mountain running in 2024 season
  • Achieved the following times in 2023/24 season:
Times achieved

 

If you have achieved any of the criteria / standards above and would like to be considered for selection into The Edinburgh University Endurance Running Academy for the 2024/2025 season, please fill in the following form to confirm your interest and highlight the criteria / standards you have met. If you do not meet the selection criteria but believe you are capable of meeting the standards and would still like to be considered please still complete the form.