After a thrilling Beijing Olympics in 2008, attention on the track will switch to the World Championships to be held in Berlin.

As well as that we have outdoor and indoor Grand Prix meetings from around the UK.

And as always we will also bring you live coverage of the London Marathon and the Great North Run.

ATHLETICS ON THE BBC IN 2009

Times and dates subject to change

Great North Cross Country
10 January

UK Indoor match
31 January

UK Indoor Grand Prix
21 February

European Indoor Championship
6-8 March

World Cross Country Championship
28 March

London Marathon
26 April

Great Manchester Run
17 May

European Team Championships
20-21 June

World Trials and UK Championships
11-12 July

London Grand Prix
24-25 July

World Championships
15-23 August

British Grand Prix
31 August

Women's 5k Challenge
6 September

World Athletics Final
12-13 September

Great North Run and Miles
3-4 October

European Cross Country Championships
13 December

If you have any questions about the BBC's athletics coverage please first consult