With lack of competitions and no cross-country running events over the early part of the winter months, a large number of local athletes turned out for the annual cross-country championships hosted by the Lake City Athletic Club.
These were held on Sunday morning over a 2000m lap course at Boord Park.
Despite the heavy rain during Saturday, underfoot conditions were excellent for cross country running.
![Ava Fiske. Photo / Kelly Albrecht](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/O2A2KE7QKOTOWPMONDLV4T2BJE.jpg?auth=75338e145e8b4e63afc7206f241f5f5f62e9d95df52cec5b899992f978cb88e8&width=16&height=19&quality=70&smart=true)
The highlight of the morning's running was the clash between nationally ranked runner, Michael Voss and international ranked duo athlete, Sam Osborne.