PUPILS were in the running for medals at the primary and secondary schools cross country championships at Alloa's West End Park.
Kids from 19 primary schools and three high schools braved the wet weather for the annual event.
Youngsters in primary five, six and seven ran a mile around the park as part of the Clackmannanshire Primary Schools Sports Association annual programme.
Pupils qualified for the event at the in-school cross country races held in August and September at individual schools.
Despite persistent rain, the young athletes showed determination and enthusiasm throughout the day.
Gold medal winners in the primary schools' categories included E Robertson, A Blair, E Glen, O Wallace, L Johnson, L Caskie and H Brown.
In the afternoon, students from S1 to S6 took part in the secondary schools event as part of the Clackmannanshire Secondary Schools Sports Association annual programme.
Around 75 pupils from Alva Academy, Alloa Academy, Lornshill Academy and Alloa Academy EASN competed in either a 1.5-mile or 0.5-mile course.
ASN gold and silver medal winners in the 0.5-mile race were B Brown, C Bond, J McKenzie, A Shearer, S Sharp and C Gibson.
Gold medallists in each category in the 1.5-mile race included F McKinsley, A Judge, E Shirlaw, D McAllister, G Capon, L Roche, K Rafferty, H Miller, R Blair and R Linning.
A huge thanks was given to the Wee County Harriers and to Dave Ingram from Central Athletics who helped out at the event, as well as the young coaches and volunteers who came out to help the sports and leisure team host the event.
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