Hundreds of youngsters will be heading out this afternoon (Friday) for the first cross country race in the Cornish Times sponsored East Cornwall Primary Schools league.

Schools across the district have been busy training for the running event, which is organised by the East Cornwall Harriers for children from Years 3 - 6.

Registration for the race at Great Trethew near Horningtops is set to open at 3.15pm.

Participants and supporters are being encouraged to lift share where possible.