A primary schools cross-country competition returned to Fairlands Valley Lakes in a blaze of glory.

Hosted by Stevenage Sporting Futures, the annual event saw 16 schools from Stevenage and the surrounding area participate in four competitions for Year 5 and Year 6 pupils, both boys and girls.

In total there were 300 runners involved as well as teachers, parents and members of the public showing their support.

The Comet: The podium for the Year 5 girls at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country.The podium for the Year 5 girls at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country. (Image: Stevenage Sporting Futures Team)

The Year 5 girls event was won by St Ippolyts ahead of Knebworth and Roebuck Academy, although the latter won the individual competition thanks to Phoebe.

The Comet: The podium for the Year 6 girls' team competition at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country.The podium for the Year 6 girls' team competition at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country. (Image: Stevenage Sporting Futures Team)


St Ippolyts also proved their strength reached up to Year 6 too as they won that team prize ahead of Codicote and Ashtree.

The Comet: The podium for the Year 6 girls at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country.The podium for the Year 6 girls at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country. (Image: Stevenage Sporting Futures Team)

Codicote's Orlaigh was the first girl across the line.

The Comet: The podium for the Year 6 boys' team competition at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country.The podium for the Year 6 boys' team competition at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country. (Image: Stevenage Sporting Futures Team)

The dominance continued in the Year 6 boys with St Ippolyts getting the better of St Vincent's and Knebworth this time the first runner to break the tape was one of their squad, Olly taking the win.

The Comet: The podium for the Year 6 boys at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country.The podium for the Year 6 boys at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country. (Image: Stevenage Sporting Futures Team)

There was a different winner though in the Year 5 boys as St Vincent de Paul took the win with Codicote in second and St Ippolyts down in third.

The Comet: The podium for the Year 5 boys' team competition at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country.The podium for the Year 5 boys' team competition at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country. (Image: Stevenage Sporting Futures Team)

The individual winner also came from the winning team, Joshua standing on top of the podium.

The Comet: The podium for the Year 5 boys at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country.The podium for the Year 5 boys at the Stevenage Primary Schools cross-country. (Image: Stevenage Sporting Futures Team)

A spokesman said, "Congratulations to all of the children who participated in the event. There was an incredible atmosphere throughout and the children did themselves proud.

The Comet: The boys complete the final leg of their race.The boys complete the final leg of their race. (Image: Stevenage Sporting Futures Team)

"Thank you to everyone who supported the day, especially Barnwell School students and Sporting Futures Training apprentices."

The Comet: The children warm up before the run.The children warm up before the run. (Image: Stevenage Sporting Futures Team)

For further information about the Stevenage Sporting Futures Team email partnership manager Regan Carolan on rcarolan@stevenagesportingfutures.co.uk