On Saturday the 11th of March the Coose Trannack Cross Country races return giving the local community a chance to come together and raise vital funds for Trannack School.

Organised by Friends of Trannack School (FTS), the day consists of 8 races for children from reception through to under 16s, as well as an adult fun run (4800m).

Races begin back in 2022 (Image: FTS)

There are medals for the top three finishers of each year group for both the Girls' and boys' events and also trophies awarded to winning primary schools and clubs. 

One of the organisers for the event and chair of the parent-teacher association Joanna Hart got in touch with Nub News after she and fellow organisers Andy Ross (Captain Coose) and Freddie Ash had been blown away by the amount of support they have received from local businesses and people.

Organiser Andy Ross better known as Captain coose (Image: FTS)

Joanna said: "We've had so many businesses that have either offered us stuff for free or with huge discounts to help keep the cost down, even though a lot of people are struggling right now that has felt really uplifting."

It was clear Joanna was extremely grateful for all the support they have received and wanted to make sure it didn't go unnoticed, she said: "Helstonbury, Cornwall Council, and Phoenix Signs have been supporting us for the past few years. They have been joined by Euro Tools, Christophers Estate Agents in Helston, Vision Arts Tin, St Austell Print, Hart Personalised Workwear, and Salt n Vinegar.

Local businesses come together to support the event each year (Image: FTS)

"The event could not go ahead without them or local people volunteering to help sell teas and coffee or marshal the actual run. We also want to thank local residents for the use of their fields to park cars."

Voulnteers running the stalls for refreshments (Image: FTS)

The entry fee is £4.00 per child (£6.00 for the Adult Race - age 16 and over). Cheques should be made payable to the "FTS". As part of the entry fee competitors will receive a drink and a snack bar. They will also receive a certificate showing their finishing position and can keep their race number as a memento of the occasion

Here is how the schedule of events will take place:

• Refreshments will be served from 08:30 am (competitors are advised to arrive early and dressed to race as no in-door changing rooms available)
• Secondary School Event U13 & U16 - 2400m - 09:35 am (staggered start for each age group) Medals will be handed out at the finish line for Secondary School races
• Primary School Events:
• Yr. Reception: 300m - 10:00 AM
• Yr 1: 500m - 10:15 am
• Yr.2: 500m -10:30 am
• Yr.3: 900m - 10:45 am
• Yr.4: 1200m - 11:00am
• Yr.5: 1500m - 11:15am
• Yr.6: 1800m -11:30am
• Adult Race: 4800m -11.45am
  

  Anothe race from 2022 (Image:FTS)

Medals & Trophies: 12.15 pm (Trannack school playground)Trannack School is approximately 2 miles north of Helston. Follow the B3297 from Helston towards Redruth, and turn left where the school is signposted just past Wheal Dream Golf and Restaurant. Depending on the weather prior to the even,t parking will be on fields below Trannack School. There is disabled parking in the school car park. All cars are parked at their own risk.

Registration should be completed and returned before the event (by Saturday, 4th March), however, if this is not possible entries can be made on the day, please report to Registration at least 1 hour before the scheduled time of the race.

The team is still looking for people to get involved in the event, it could be businesses to help with funding, volunteers to serve refreshments or marshall, and even runners looking to compete.

You can find more information and contact details here: Coose Trannack Cross country.

You can also contact them directly here: [email protected]

For event enquiries and to submit your School/Club Registration Form email: [email protected] or post to: Trannack School, Trannack, Helston, TR13 0DQ