Liverpool and Merseyside primary schools boast a proud history of nurturing talented young runners who have consistently showcased their skills on the biggest stages, from dominant county displays to national championship titles.

Selection Pathway:

League to County Level: Children compete in the local Liverpool Primary Schools’ Cross Country League throughout the season. The top-performing individual runners and top team scorers across the league races earn selection to represent the Liverpool District team at the Merseyside County Championships and the Merseyside Cross Challenge.

County to National Level: During the County Championships and Cross Challenge matches, runners from Liverpool compete directly against top primary school athletes from other Merseyside districts (such as Wirral, Sefton, Halton, Knowsley, and St Helens). Based on finishing positions in these county-level events, the top runners are chosen to represent Merseyside at the National Primary Schools’ Cross Country Championships.

• Merseyside Primary Schools National Championships – ROLL OF HONOUR [2019–2026]

• Merseyside Primary Schools County Championships/Cross Challenge - ROLL OF HONOUR [2019-2026]