at the National Stadium, an increase of more than 100 from last year.

Every age group increased by at least 30 runners as the event was held in perfect conditions.

During the first race of the day, the 13-14 year-old boys, Maurice Pitt was first in a time of six minutes and 30 seconds. Steven Burchall was second in 6:53.

In the 13-15 girls, Caroline Davies was first in 7:12 and Jennifer Young second in 7:25.

In the second series of races, the 4-5 girls race, Alexis Armstrong was first with Fiona Nusum second and Renee Tucker third. Ray Raynor Jr. was first in the 4-5 boys race in a time of 1:29 while Jahmeco Watson was second in 1:30 and Michael Bean third in 1:30. The races were held over 400 metres. During the largest races of the day, the 6-7 boys and girls over 800 metres, Dennis Martin Jr. was first among the boys in 3:13 while Carlo Paynter was second in 3:14.

Kimberley Fisher, daughter of top Island runner Jennifer Fisher, was first among the 6-7 girls in a time of 3:05 while Brittany Pitt was second in 3:20 and Whitney Matthews third in 3:21.

Flora Duffy, who recently won her age group at the primary school girls cross-country championships, won the 8-9 girls in a time of 7:23. Matasha Simmons was second in 7:47 and Deneka Borden third in 7:51.

In the boys 8-9, Tyler Abbot was first in 7:06, Coyatito Smith second in 7:13 and Cody Lima third in 7:14.

During the final two races, the 10-12 boys and girls, Jayne Dillas continued to dominate her age group by running the mile course in 7:07. Shar-dae Whitter was second in 7:17.

Henry Talbot struck gold when he won the boys race in a time of 6:28. Ezra Arrarat Williams settled for second in 6:38. Jonathan Ball nipped Shane Morrissey to take third in 6:39.