For race organisers · World Athletics ABW
We map the air along your course, share it with your runners and give you the evidence World Athletics asks for. No equipment to install. The TCS London Marathon worked with us in 2026 and scored 6 out of 6.
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Why it matters
World Athletics rates events from Bronze to Platinum under its Athletics for a Better World (ABW) Standard. Air quality is part of that score – and most events are not yet claiming it.
6
local air quality points under ABW – one is required
2026
the year ABW became part of the contract for World Athletics Series hosts
40 of 102
reporting events included air quality in the Standard's first full review
The six points
For each point, we do the work and write the evidence for you.
1
Required
We write the air quality sections of your plan with you: local rules, how to reduce pollution and how to protect athletes.
2
+1 point
We find the official monitors near your course and collect one month of their data, with charts.
3
+1 point
We map air quality street by street, from start to finish. No sensors needed.
4
+1 point
Daily screens for elite athletes and a live hourly web app anyone can open with a QR code.
5
+1 point
Ready-to-send newsletter text, screen content and FAQs that explain air quality simply.
6
+1 point
Screens at the start with a live QR code, plus articles before, during and after your event.
How it works
You approve everything before it goes out. We do the rest.
Start at least six weeks before race day, so we can collect a full month of data. [NEEDS INPUT: confirm lead time]
Book a 30-minute call1
Start · Point 1
We study your course and local rules, tell you which points you can claim, and write the air quality sections of your plan.
2
One month before race day · Points 2–3
We collect data from the nearest official monitors and map the air along your whole course.
3
Race week and race day · Points 4–6
Newsletter text for runners, daily screens for elite athletes, and screens with a live QR code at the start.
4
Within four weeks after · All six
A report with charts, plus ready-to-submit wording for every point.
The 2026 season
Three major athletics events in 2026, on the road and in stadiums.
London Diamond League
Live air quality for athletes and spectators at the London Stadium.
July 2026
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European Athletics Championships
A 3D air quality model of the stadium. Road races started at the time of day with the lowest ozone.
August 2026
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In the news
Our London Marathon work made the front page of Air Quality News.
Press
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Want more?
Tell us about your event and what you need – more ABW points, international athletes or growth – and we will come back with ideas.
More ABW points
ABW gives two extra points for air quality legacy: ongoing monitoring and pushing for cleaner-air policies in your city. We can help you build the case.
Legacy
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International athletes
Reach runners who already use AirTrack to train in cleaner air. [NEEDS INPUT: confirm offer]
AirTrack
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Brand credibility
Show your runners, sponsors and city that you take athlete health seriously, with articles, case studies and press like London's.
Profile
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In a 30-minute call, we'll tell you which points your event can claim and what it takes. Or tell us about your event first.
