Frank Birch won the senior men's Christie Cup race at Hawick's Wilton Lodge Park on Saturday, beating Andrew Gibson and Alan ColtmanFrank Birch won the senior men's Christie Cup race at Hawick's Wilton Lodge Park on Saturday, beating Andrew Gibson and Alan Coltman
Frank Birch won the senior men's Christie Cup race at Hawick's Wilton Lodge Park on Saturday, beating Andrew Gibson and Alan Coltman

In photos: Teviotdale Harriers up for cup at Hawick park to start new season

Teviotdale Harriers got their 2021-22 season under way with their annual Christie Cup races on Saturday at Hawick’s Wilton Lodge Park on Saturday.

Frank Birch, Ava Hughes, Conan Harper, Freya Mitchie and Connor Davidson were the winners on the day.

Birch won the senior men’s race ahead of Andrew Gibson and Alan Coltman.

Hughes won the under-15, U17 and senior ladies’ race ahead of Jade McHugh and Kirsty Hughes.

Harper beat Charles McKay and Irvine Welsh to win the U15 and U17 boys’ race.

Michie finished in front of Emily Hush and Bonnie Scott to win the U11 and U13 girls’ race.

Davidson won the U11 and U13 boys’ race, edging out Callan Michie and Oliver McCraw.