NORTH East runners were in action Saturday, 7 June at the Athletics Victoria Cross Country Relays, held on a winding and undulating 3km course at Jells Park.

The weather was kind with no rain during the relays.

Junior athletes generally run a single lap (3km), while the seniors have to run two laps (6km).

NE Runners entered 27 runners of various ages into the event.

The under 14 girls finished eighth overall, with very good runs from two Cathedral College students, Amelie Coll and Emma Wyatt, who were well supported by Ava Roberts from Wodonga.

This was the girls’ first outing at AV cross country.

The underage boys’ teams consisted of an under 16 and under 18 team of three runners each.

The under 16 boys ran very consistent times, finishing sixth – the team was led off by Max Coll (Cathedral College), followed by Sam and Jasper Brown from Numurkah.

Locals Jackson Harrap and Dexter Hill bookended the under 18s, with Dexter finishing 17th fastest in the age bracket.

The division two female team finished a creditable sixth, with Franzi Stumph (Mansfield), running a great leg of 6km for a junior.

The division three men (who ran 5x6km) featured Wangaratta’s Josh ledger and Flynn Hill, with both making a bit of a comeback from injury.

The men’s div six team (4x6km) blitzed the field, anchored by Wangaratta marathon director Liam Delany.

For full results go to the athsvic.org.au results hub.

The next outing for the juniors will be Friday at the zone cross country event in Benalla.

Sunday this week sees the new 5km at Albert Park – it’s possibly the fastest 5km event available, and will be a great test for entrants.

This race is open to both recreational runners such as Wangaratta runners members, and any non-member of a club - check it and future races out at athsvic.org.au.

North East Runners is the cross country arm of the combined clubs of Mansfield, Albury, Wodonga and Shepparton.

For more information, go to northeastsports.com.au.