Cross country success for Kiltearn Primary boys and girls at Fairburn Centre
Around 160 pupils from schools in Easter Ross and Sutherland pounded the paths at Fairburn Activity Centre last Monday, in the first in a series of cross country races this season.
Organised by High Life Highland Active Schools Co-ordinators, the November 5 event was held at Fairburn for the first time, with the next in the series due to take place at Culbokie Woods on November 19.
Primary 4-7 pupils showed they were up to the challenge of running at a new venue, unfazed by muddy parts and a long uphill section of the route set in the woodlands of Strathconon Glen.
The girls were first to complete the mile course with Amber from Kiltearn Primary claiming first, quickly followed by Ruby from Bonar Bridge. Ellie from Coulhill Primary finished in third position.
For the boys, first and second places were claimed by Kiltearn Primary with Mackie just pipping Harris to the post, while Calvin from Dornoch finished in third place.
The event was the first of six dates planned between November and March 2025, with Alness Crawl Park, Invergordon Academy fields, Dornoch Primary fields and Inver also among the upcoming venues.
Willie Macleod, Dingwall Active Schools Co-ordinator, who organised the Fairburn event, said: “Thanks so much to all of the parents, teachers and helpers that came along to make the first Dingwall Active Schools Cross Country race at Fairburn a such a success.
“It was great to see so many runners taking part with some amazing times achieved by the young people, with lots of supporters cheering them on.
“These races are organised as a training opportunity for pupils involved in the Ross-shire Primary School Sports Association Cross Country event and to provide an opportunity for pupils who don’t take part in the area event to run and represent their school in a local level.”
