The cross country seasons starts on Saturday 4th October with the West Lothian Athletics Partnership's Cross Country Challenge event.

The event is open to all athletes aged from 9-17. The aim of the session is to encourage young athletes and to give them the chance to compete in a local competition with the help of experienced coaches and officials.

For more experienced athletes, the event will be a useful practice opportunity in preparation for the East District events later in October.

Venue: Deans Community High School then Dechmont Law Park

Date: Saturday 4th October

Time: 2.00 PM - 3.45 PM

Cost: Free of charge

What to Bring: Warm outdoor kit including tracksuit and jacket, trainers and spikes (if you have them), shorts and t-shirt/vest to race in

Entry: Entry on the day

Timetable:
2.00 PM - Registration / Pre-race briefing
2.30 PM - Walk course / Warm-up
2.50 PM - Individual race
3.20 PM - Relay race
3.35 PM - Cool down

Further details are in the flyer below: