What a glorious sight and great day out for thousands of British endurance athletes. Against the background of Wollaton Park and its stately home –  thousands of athletes from U13’s through to seniors and veterans battled it out over eleven races held on the day and, in the most amazing conditions for cross country racing. Blue sky, sun and little wind made the day a delight too for masses of coaches, parents and spectators as they shouted themselves hoarse, supporting their athletes on a tough and demanding course with its ‘ups and downs’. Added to the programme was the first Para Race which started the race programme off at 10.30 – being run over 4000m, won by Sam Fernando and greeted very enthusiastically by the spectators who applauded the runners the whole way through the race. (ALL RACE RESULTS)

All Photos are on Blackburn Harriers Facebook Page – HERE

Blackburn Harriers had a number of athletes selected for the different age groups competing for Lancashire in addition to a number of athletes from the Harriers who were selected but unable to run. Those racing on the day included Matt Ramsden, Ross Harrison, Ben Makin – SenM; Jack Lamb, Daniel Smith – U20M; William Grundy – U15B; Freya Neild, Isabelle Perry, Isabella Pacelli, Lottie Smith – U17W; Oliver Gill, Henry Ward – U17M;  Millie Jordan – U15G. Lancashire placed 17th in the U13 Girls; 4th in the U13 Boys; 13th in the U15 Girls; 21st in the U15 Boys; 27th in the U17 Women; 16th in the U17 Men’s; 3rd and winning the Bronze Medal in the team run of the day were the Senior Women; 8th in the Senior Men’s plus 3rd in the 9 man team results including the individual run of the day by Matt Ramsden finishing in 6th spot overall. Matt Ramsden & Ross Harrison were the first two counters in the Senior Men’s race, William Grundy was first counter in the U15 Boys race, Freya Neild was 3rd counter in the U17 Women’s race; Oliver Gill was 3rd counter in the U17 men’s race and Millie Jordan was 3rd counter in the U15 Girls Race.

L-R Ross Harrison – Ben Makin – Matt Ramsden

L-R Freya Neild – Isabella Pacelli – Lottie Smith – Isabelle Perry

Lancashire U15 Girls Team L-R Aimee Harling – Kristy Leitch – Millie Jordan – Isabel Goodman – Elsie McKeever – Ruby Cleaver – Sophie Mitchell

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