St. Croix cross country season opens at Renaissance Park

Elementary school runners from St. Croix took to the track Wednesday afternoon for the opening cross country meet of the season, organised by the St. Croix Interscholastic Athletic Association.

The event was held at Renaissance Park in Christiansted, with boys and girls competitors racing from the starting line. Weather conditions were favourable for the meet, with mixed sun and clouds, a high of 89 degrees Fahrenheit, and southeast winds at 10 to 15 miles per hour.