The cross country championships for primary school children across Dyfed continues soon with the turn of the youngsters down from Pembrokeshire.

It was a great event last year with over 1,000 taking part in the Pembrokeshire Primary Schools Championships and this year’s event should see numbers around the same.

In its 28th year by now, the Pembrokeshire primary schools cross country championships is organised by friends and members at Pembrokeshire Harriers along with support from Sport Pembrokeshire.

This year’s competition returns to Oakwood Theme Park on Thursday, October 18 following the bumper turnout of runners and spectators alike 12 months ago. Every school in the county have been invited to enter individuals and teams for the 2018 edition.

Pete Freeman from Pembrokeshire Harriers has been involved in the organisation of the event from the very first race in 1990.

“The event has grown so much over the years and inspired numerous Pembrokeshire children to take up athletics,” he said.

“In 1990, Gerald Codd, Shay Buckley and myself organised the event with help from Corrine Codd, Ann Freeman, Renzo and Ann Rabiaotti. We could never have envisaged the success of the event back then. I am delighted.”

Races begin at 2 pm and all schools/spectators are asked to arrive in plenty of time to get to the start line as it can get congested entering the park. Awards will be presented on completion of the eight categories.

It’s set to be an excellent afternoon as children look forward to representing their local school.

A number will be doing it for the last time in year 3, but for the year 3 this is the beginning of the journey for them.