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The Primary Cross Country Competition was established in 2015 to provide running competition for boys and girls from Year 3 to Year 6. Races take place after Round 1 of the ESAA Schools' Cross Country Cup in the morning. The Primary School Event starts at 1pm and finishes by 3pm. In addition two Year 7 races take place at 12.30pm and 12.45pm.

A maximum of 6 runners are allowed in a team, with 4 to count.

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PREVIOUS PRIMARY and YEAR 7 RESULTS:

COVID

Primary Cross Country Championships: Individual and Team Competitions - 2025

Year 3 Girls / Year 3 Boys / Year 4 Girls / Year 4 Boys / Year 5 Girls / Year 5 Boys / Year 6 Girls / Year 6 Boys

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Year 7 Girls / Year 7 Boys (12.30pm)

Venue: Temple Memorial Park, South Shields

Date: Tuesday 7 October 2025 - 1.00pm to 3.00pm

SPECTATOR ENTRY FREE

EVENT ENQUIRIES:	paul.ponton@btinternet.com / 07747 791 732
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM:	please click HERE
COMPETITOR NUMBERS:	available after entries close
PRINTABLE NUMBERS FILE	please click HERE
TEAM MANAGER INFO:	download HERE or VIEW
ROUTE MAP - START TIMES:	download HERE or VIEW
RISK ASSESSMENT:	TBA (see Policies page for insurance details)
RESULTS:	tba

EVENT DETAILS & GUIDANCE TO TEACHERS:

Please be sure that your pupils can run (not walk) the required distances before entering them. We do understand that some runners will falter on the day and will require assistance. Setting off too fast at the start of the race often becomes a problem later on. We want the event to be a happy experience for all children. Additional runners will be issued with separate number bibs.

Approximate Distances:

Advice on recommended distances has been obtained from UKA and in consultation with English Schools' AA.

Year 3 - 1300m to 1350m
Year 4 - 1300m to 1350m
Year 5 - 1600m to 1700m
Year 6 - 1600m to 1700m
Year 7 Girls - same distance as ESAA XC Cup Junior Girls race
Year 7 Boys - same distance as ESAA XC Cup Junior Boys race

Useful info:

You are permitted up to 6 runners in a team.
Runners may compete in their year group irrespective of age.
You will be advised of your competition numbers in advance to print out at school.
You must bring 1 number and 4 safety pins for each runner.
Numbers must be worn on the front and be clearly visible at a reasonable distance.
Any extra runners make take part and will be issued with different numbers
Runners and teachers are advised to have warm clothing. No changing facilities are available.
On arrival it is advised to visit toilets immediately, which may be some distance from the Race Start.
On arrival the teacher/person in charge must register their runners immediately at Race HQ.
Each school is required to bring their own first aid kit for minor injuries.
In event of bad weather an Indoor Provision will be made available in the Sports Hall

TEMPLE MEMORIAL PARK - TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER 2025

ROUTE PLANS 2025

RACE ORDER- START TIMES

Year 7	GIRLS	12:30	1 small & 1 large loop	Start-A-E-D-F-A-B-C-D-E-Finish
Year 7	BOYS	12:45	2 large loops	Start-A-B-C-D-F-A-B-C-D-E-Finish
Year 3	GIRLS	13:00	1 medium loop	Start - A – B – C – E - Finish
Year 3	BOYS	13:15	1 medium loop	Start - A – B – C – E - Finish
Year 4	GIRLS	13:30	1 medium loop	Start - A – B – C – E - Finish
Year 4	BOYS	13:45	1 medium loop	Start - A – B – C – E - Finish
Year 5	GIRLS	14:00	1 larger loop	Start - A – B – C – D - E - Finish
Year 5	BOYS	14:15	1 larger loop	Start - A – B – C – D - E - Finish
Year 6	GIRLS	14:30	1 larger loop	Start - A – B – C – D - E - Finish
Year 6	BOYS	14:45	1 larger loop	Start - A – B – C – D - E - Finish

Temple Park Runners