Biggar dominates in South Lanarkshire Senior Schools Cross-Country

THE annual South Lanarkshire Schools Cross-Country made a welcome return to Biggar Rugby Club, with the local school dominating the medals table with four individual and five team awards from the eight races.

Early morning mist which greeted the runners in the first few races did little to disguise the difficult underfoot conditions caused by the heavy rain of the previous few days.

When this was combined with several short but sharp hill climbs on each lap, the courses presented an excellent challenge to the 700 athletes from 16 schools.

For more information on this event, pick up a copy of this week’s Carluke and Lanark Gazette which is in the shops now.