August 21 saw children from across the Ohinemuri cluster of primary schools gathering in Hikutaia for a challenging cross-country event. While the weather held, recent rain meant the paddocks were a boggy, muddy obstacle course for racers to pick their way through. Combined with the hills and knee-high grass, the course tested everyone’s stamina. The students were all smiles though, and the camaraderie and spirited cheering from the sidelines gave each participant a boost as they approached the finish line. ALICE PARMINTER waded to the sidelines to watch the action.
