Cross Country

September seems a little early for Cross Country racing, particularly when it is 20 degrees and sunny!  The reason for the early race was a trial for the Scottish Team for the Home International XC in November, which this year will be at Tollcross Park in Glasgow.  4 Kilmarnock Harriers…

KILMARNOCK DUO BRAVE THE ELEMENTS IN THE HIGHLANDS Last weekend (Jan 30th) saw the town of Forres between Inverness and Aberdeen play host to the Scottish Masters Cross Country Championships, and despite severe snow in the area in the days leading up to the race, the day took place with…

The Scottish Athletics National Cross Country Championships, takes place in Falkirk, on Saturday 27th Feb, this is pre entry only & closes on Wed 10th Feb. A fantastic race to finish off the winter cross country season, (as well as earn points in Senior Winter Champs!), & as one of the biggest…

FUN IN THE SNOW AT THE EAST KILBRIDE CROSS COUNTRY RACES On Saturday afternoon, Jackton on the outskirts of East Kilbride played host to the towns local Athletics Club’s Open Cross Country Races. A number of events took place, and with a large number of Junior athletes making sure the…

JONNY DOES KILMARNOCK PROUD IN THE CAPITAL Hot on the heels of December’s excellent 5th place performance at the West Districts Cross Country Championships at Bellahouston, Under 13 Kilmarnock Harrier athlete Jonny Houson gained the prestigious award of selection for this weekend’s Great Edinburgh Cross Country Meeting. Being held in…

The Scottish Masters National Cross Country Championships will take place in Forres, on Saturday 30th January 2016. This is open to men & women over 40 years of age & you must be a member of the SAF. This is pre-entry only,  with entries closing on 16th January,  can anyone wanting to race please…

RUNNERS TAKE THE HONOURS FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 2008 On Sunday, one of the most popular festive events on the circuit took place at Irvine as the bikes took on the runners in the longstanding Cyclists v Harriers Race.   Taking place around grass, moorland, and pathways in and around…

The results of the Club Junior Cross Country Championships are here – Cross Country Champs 2015 The 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each category will be presented with their trophies, and all other competitors will receive their medals, at the Club Presentation Dance on February 6th. Great effort everyone.