Congratulations to all the young athletes that took part in this year's Scottish Athletics Junior Hill League over 8 races across the length and breadth of the country, from Peebles to Dingwall and from Greenock to Falkland. This year saw record numbers of runners from a record spread of clubs completing the required 3 races.
The 2023 League Winners and Runners-up, who all received trophies and prizes sponsored by Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels, were:
U15G
Winner: Anna Elizabeth Ross (Victoria Park)
Runner-up: Holly Simpson (Giffnock)
U15B
Winner: Joel Gillan (Central)
Runner-up: Ethan Scobie (Giffnock)
U17W
Winner: Kirsty Rankine (Gala)
Runner-up: Katie Meek (Inverness)
U17M
Winner: Rowan Taylor (Lasswade)
Runner-up: Struan Gatherer (Perth Strathtay)
U20W
Winner: Isla Paterson (Gala)
Runner-up: Rachel Giffen (Springburn)
U20M
Winner: Harris Pagett (Strathearn)
Runner-up: Irvine Welsh (Gala)
Special mention for U17 athlete, Alasdair McLean of Ayr Seaforth, who often had to travel 3 or even 4 hours each way to take part in the league races but still managed to complete all 8 of them. Impressive commitment!
Thanks to all the race organisers and their teams of helpers for a brilliant set of races this year and for giving these young hill runners such a fantastic opportunity to take part in our sport.
Final Results available here -