Welcome to Lostock A.C.
The friendly running club

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About us
More than just a running club

This small but friendly club was first established in the early 1980s. It continues to go from strength to strength. Within the club, there is something for everyone, whether you run for pleasure, enjoy the social interactions, race competitively or want to try cycling and swimming.

Come and see what we are all about on Wednesday nights at 6:50pm for a 7:00pm start from the Horwich Leisure Centre foyer.

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Our Committee

Committee member Greg Kilshaw
Greg Kilshaw
Social Secretary
Committee member Terri Aldred
Terri Aldred
Welfare Officer
Committee member Emma Chadwick
Emma Chadwick
Ordinary Member
Committee member Jon Tuson
Jon Tuson
Canicross Captain
Committee member James Jackson
James Jackson
Cross Country Captain
Committee member Paul Lacey
Paul Lacey
Vice Chair
Committee member Heather Soden
Heather Soden
Secretary
Committee member John Smith
John Smith
Life President
Committee member Sheila Garewal
Sheila Garewal
Ordinary Committee Member
Committee member Rachel Hancock
Rachel Hancock
Tri Captain
Committee member Mark Shuttleworth
Mark Shuttleworth
Men's Fell Captain
Committee member Josie Greenhalgh
Josie Greenhalgh
Ladies Fell Captain
Committee member Jo McManus
Jo McManus
Road Captain and Membership Secretary
Committee member Gareth Pratt
Gareth Pratt
Road Captain
Committee member Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Chair and Lostock 6 Race Director
Committee member Andy Laycock
Andy Laycock
Treasurer

Upcoming events

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Wednesday Social Run

Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 6:50 pm

Couch to 5k

Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 6:15 pm

Friday morning track

Date: Friday 23rd January 2026 at 7:00 am

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Thinking of joining us?
We meet every Wednesday

We meet every Wednesday in the foyer of Horwich Leisure Centre at 6.50pm for a 7.00pm start. We usually start off with a few announcements before splitting off into groups, it's all very informal and friendly.

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Latest club news

Pennington Flash Parkrun

Lostock AC members descended on Pennington Flash on Saturday morning for the latest round of the club’s Parkrun Championship, with an outstanding turnout and plenty of fantastic performances across the field.  Pennington Flash is known for being a challenging Parkrun consisting of 3 laps around a field. The 3 laps do require participants to run ... Pennington Flash Parkrun

Wednesday 5th August 2026
Borrowdale Fell Race 2026

Race report by Josie: On Saturday, Tony Marlow and I headed to the Lake District to take on the Borrowdale Fell Race, the fifth race in the Classic Series and probably my personal favourite, despite its relentless climbs and brutal descents. Starting and finishing in the village of Rosthwaite, the 17-mile course crams in around ... Borrowdale Fell Race 2026

Wednesday 5th August 2026
Dunster 25k challenge

Race report by  Janet R: I completed a 25k challenge on Saturday from Dunster on the South West Coast Path. It was tough but the views were worth the drive!  

Wednesday 29th July 2026
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Lostock A.C. in numbers

100 Members
544 Miles ran this week
50940 Elevation gain achieved this weeK

What our members love about Lostock A.C.

Member
Greg Kilshaw
Joining Lostock AC has been one of the best things that's ever happened to me. I decided to give it a try mainly to loose weight and meet new people. It's really helped with my weight, mental health and output on life. I've been in the club over a year now. Everyone makes you feel so welcome and I love being part of the Lostock family. My running has definitely improved, especially seeing all the medals I've won. It is not just running, Lostock offers other activities too such as cycling, bootcamp and skiing. All I've had a go at which has just been brilliant. Lostock is my second family . I have entered the Machester marathon next year and an ultra. All this for someone who couldn't run . Everyone has made me feel very welcome in the club, I now consider myself to be a runner and would recommend anyone to give Lostock a try.
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Rachel Stevens
I joined Lostock AC to help improve my running and to motivate me to run more often. The club has surpassed my expectations. I am not from Bolton originally and did not have many friends in the area. I now feel part of an extended family. I have been encouraged and supported to run half marathons, marathons and an Ultra. I would never believe this was possible 3 years ago.
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Rachel Hancock
I’m proud to be a member of Lostock AC, it’s an inclusive club with lovely people, there’s plenty of sporting activities to get involved in and the social get togethers are always welcoming and fun.

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