Kate Axford (born 31 March 1999) is a British cross country and long distance runner, and former international field hockey player.

She became contracted to play for the senior Great Britain women's national field hockey team in 2022.

[3][4] A hip injury caused her to retire from hockey and try competitive running, a sport she had competed in nine years earlier while at school.

She joined Belgrave Harriers after being spotted by coaches at a 5 km race in Battersea Park.

[7][8] In June 2024, she ran 15:19.40 to finish fourth in the 5000m at the 2024 British Athletics Championships in Manchester.