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 Jon Tuson
Ordinary member
Committee member James Jackson
Cross Country Captain
Committee member Paul Lacey
Road Captain
Committee member Heather Soden
Ordinary Member
Committee member John Smith
Life President
Committee member Sheila Garewal
Ordinary Committee Member
Committee member Mark Shuttleworth
Men's Fell Captain
Committee member Josie Greenhalgh
Ladies Fell Captain
Committee member Jo McManus
Road Captain and Membership Secretary
Committee member Gareth Pratt
Road Captain
Committee member Rachel Stevens
Welfare Officer
Committee member Christine Smith
Ordinary Committee Member

Upcoming events

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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

Trawden 7

Race report by Tony: A bit more trail run tourism for us today with the Trawden 7 mile trail race, this time only about an hour from home. The race is organised by Trawden AC and starts at the recreation ground atop a hill next to the village which lies a couple of miles south ... Trawden 7

Sunday 29th June 2025
Andy’s 300th Parkrun and Allan’s First

Bolton Parkrun: Mel Goodall 28:27 (third in age category)   Fell Foot Parkrun Tony Maxwell 25:07 (second in age category) Sheila Garewal 31:35   Haigh Woodland Parkrun  Tommy Smith 19:53 (6th male and second in his age category) Gareth Pratt 23:34 (third in age category) Anthony Sutton 23:38 Chris Baker 24:38 Mark Shuttleworth 25:08 Brian ... Andy’s 300th Parkrun and Allan’s First

Saturday 28th June 2025
Parkrun Results 21 June 2025

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 31:34 Haigh Woodland Parkrun  Brian Halton 25:47 Andy Laycock 26:01 Bev Atherton-McKenna 27:43 (3rd in age category) Jay Smith 27:54 Ian Burns 30:47 Markus Stevens 32:33 Pennington Flash Parkrun Run Hazel Hatfield 25:29 (6th female and 1st in age category) Mark Checkley 29:58 Worsley Woods Parkrun Mark Shuttleworth 24:27

Tuesday 24th June 2025

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.
Member
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.
Member
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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