MORE than 1,200 children took part in a mass cross country run event.

Youngsters from 24 primary schools competed, in an event organised by the Durham City School Sport Partnership and held at Houghall College, near Durham.

Older children were competing for places at the 2010 county finals.

There were two races for each age group.

The winners were: Year three and four girls: Amy Jack, Georgia Egan Year three and four boys: Jack Walmsley, Scott Kent Year five and six girls: Chloe Lewis, Ellen Hirst Year five and six boys: Kenton Richardson, Lewis Howarth