Garnock Academy 7th Annual GA5K was held recently at its usual venue at Vale Park, Kilbirnie.

Garnock Academy 7th Annual GA5K was held recently at its usual venue at Vale Park, Kilbirnie.

<img style="width: 500px; height:500px;" src="/media/Images/StoryFeed/1365041.jpg?width=500&height=500" alt="undefined" rel="71748" /> The evening proved to be cold – extremely cold even Arctic cold – with many runners shivering as they prepared for the event to begin at 6.30pm.

<img style="width: 500px; height:500px;" src="/media/Images/StoryFeed/1365051.jpg?width=500&height=500" alt="undefined" rel="71752" /> Because of the extreme cold, it was understandable that the numbers taking part were slightly down on previous years.

<img style="width: 500px; height:500px;" src="/media/Images/StoryFeed/1365050.jpg?width=500&height=500" alt="undefined" rel="71751" /> After the usual fantastic fun race the official winners were: 1st Fiona Ramsay with Baillie her dog from Beith; 2nd Fraser Mackie of Ardrossan Academy and 3rd Jack Craig, S3 Garnock Academy.

Even the heidie of Garnock Academy, the galloping Mr Alan Dick, took part and enjoyed his first GA5K, with fitting nicely alongside the daunering group, so no records broken by the heidie this year!

The event was organized by Lee Gardiner, Deputy Head and the intrepid PE team at Garnock to whom thanks is due.

Congratulations to all the athletic brave-hearts who took part and to the pupils and staff who worked hard to make it all happen.

Mind you, here’s hoping for better weather next year!