RUNNERS from across the county descended on Birchwood Forest Park in Warrington for the 2019 Cheshire Cross Country Championships on Saturday.

There were 463 finishers in races that featured under 11s runners through to over 75s on a course that was firmer than in past years but featuring steep hills and mud patches in places.

> VIDEO: How the senior men's race unfolded

> WATCH: Footage of the senior women's race

> VIEW: 180 pictures in our gallery of Saturday's event

Prizes were awarded to the first three individuals in each category, while there were team prizes too.

Watch out for more videos, reports and results to follow, but above you can watch footage from races for under 11s through to under 20s women.