West District Cross Country Championships
It was a short trip down the M77 for the first Cross Country Championships of the 2025-26 season, in Kilmarnock, and while we didn’t snag any medals this time, the team spirit was immense and we recorded some truly excellent runs.
Our Masters team led the charge, finishing a brilliant 4th overall, just one place ahead of the Senior Men who secured 5th.
The top run of the day belonged to Jamie Burns. Following up on his recent Half Marathon success, Jamie flew around the 4km course, clocking one of the fastest times of the day with an impressive 11:05!
Senior Men (5th Team)
| Runner | Time |
|---|---|
| Jamie Burns | 11:05 |
| Sam Lesley | 12:11 |
| Luke Howard | 12:03 |
| Daniel Bradford | 12:05 |
| Tom Porter | 12:39 |
| Cameron Sharp (36th) | 13:30 |
| John Duffy | 15:23 |
| John Oates | 15:24 |
Masters (4th Team)
| Runner | Time |
|---|---|
| Iain Burns | 13:09 |
| Ronnie Strachan | 13:23 |
| Mark McColl | 14:32 |
| Denis Williams | 14:44 |
Ladies Team (7th Team)
A huge well done to the Ladies team who finished 7th overall. Clare Stewart was the pick of the team, recording the 6th fastest time of the day!
| Runner | Time |
|---|---|
| Clare Stewart | 13:13 |
| Charlotte McKenna | 14:18 |
| Avril Mason | 14:52 |
Incomplete Team Runners: Ruth Joss (14:53), Hannah Terrance (15:11).
University & Young Athletes
We also saw a strong representation from members running for Strathclyde University, with Ben Seath (11:45) and Joshua Mirtle (12:29) helping the University team finish 7th.
It was absolutely brilliant to see such a fantastic turnout from our Young Athletes, with many of them sampling the delights (and mud!) of cross country for the very first time. Great running from everyone!
Young Athletes – Boys
| Team (18th/28th) | Runner | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 18th | Rio Biddlecombe | 9:24 |
| 18th | Ciaran Curley | 9:28 |
| 28th | Matthew McEwan | 9:25 |
| 28th | Louis Millican | 10:24 |
| 28th | Thierry Giraud | 10:26 |
| 18th | Dominic Bole | 10:29 |
| Incomplete | Noad Woldeselassie | 9:50 |
| Incomplete | Tristan Giraud | 10:19 |
Young Athletes – Girls
| Runner | Time |
|---|---|
| Charlotte Reilly | 10:31 |
| Rowan Lennox | 10:32 |
| Emma Lockie | 10:59 |
Parkrun Notice
Apologies to all Parkrun devotees! Our dedicated Park Run Pundit is currently on holiday, so results and report will follow as soon as they are back. Thanks for your patience!
Club Notices & Upcoming Events
Volunteers Needed for Club Tent!
Many thanks to all our parents, coaches, and officials who help throughout the day. The club tent is transported to events to allow everyone to have a shelter—we are asking if you could take a turn to help with this vital task! Please contact John Mackay at secretary@shettlestonharriers.org.uk.
Looking Ahead: Next Two Weekends
- FRA Hill Relays (Wales): Next weekend, we’ll see at least three club teams head to Wales for the FRA Hill Relays. The club has supported these teams with travel grants to compete in this exciting event. Good luck to all!
- Next Major XC Event (October 25th): The next major cross country event is on October 25th where we hope to be at full strength. We have entered 3 Senior Men, 2 M40, 1 M50, and 3 Senior Ladies teams. If you want to run, please contact:
- Men: John Mackay
- Ladies: Avril Mason
