NYSD Cross Country League road relays round-up, Darlington

Clubs from across the region gathered at the park for a busy day of junior and senior racing, bringing another competitive winter of cross-country action to an end.

Proceedings began with the under-11 boys’ and girls’ race, which was held as an individual event. The relays then got underway, with under-13 and under-15 teams of three athletes each tackling single-lap legs around the park.

The senior races followed in the afternoon, with both the women’s and men’s events featuring teams of four. Athletes from under-17, under-20, senior and veteran age groups all competed together in the senior categories.

Each runner completed one lap, with changeovers playing a key role throughout.

Medals were awarded to the top three teams in each category, rounding off the day’s competition and giving clubs the chance to end the season on a high.

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)

North Yorkshire and South Durham Harriers league cross country relays at South Park in Darlington (Image: SARAH CALDECOTT)