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
Jon Tuson
Ordinary member
Committee member James Jackson
James Jackson
Cross Country Captain
Committee member Paul Lacey
Paul Lacey
Road Captain
Committee member Heather Soden
Heather Soden
Ordinary Member
Committee member John Smith
John Smith
Life President
Committee member Sheila Garewal
Sheila Garewal
Ordinary Committee Member
Committee member Jenni Donnellan
Jenni Donnellan
Secretary
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
Welfare Officer
Committee member Clive Worthington
Clive Worthington
Chairman
Committee member Christine Smith
Christine Smith
Ordinary Committee Member
Committee member Andy Laycock
Andy Laycock
Treasurer

Upcoming events

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Lostock 6

Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025 at 10:00 am

Mel’s Bootcamp

Date: Tuesday 11th March 2025 at 7:00 pm

Wednesday Social Run

Date: Wednesday 12th March 2025 at 6:50 pm

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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

Parkrun Results 1 November 2025

Bolton Parkrun Ian Burns 31:39 Rachel Hancock 49:34 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Antony Sutton 23:48 Brian Halton 25:22 (1st in age category) Jay Smith 27:25 Beverly Atherton-McKenna 27:57 (3rd in age category) Greg Kilshaw 29:27 Heather Soden and Buddy 29:31 Rachel Stevens 29:34 (2nd in age category) Katie Edern 30:25 Terri Aldred 30:40 Markus Stevens 32:28 ... Parkrun Results 1 November 2025

Tuesday 4th November 2025
The Gin Pit

Race report by Janet: Gin Pit 5 2025 The penultimate race in the Central Lancashire Grand Prix with a very civilised start time of 10.30 am on a Sunday. Eight Lostockers took on the mud and ankle deep puddles on this twisty narrow course with a few loops on gravel tracks, a hill to start ... The Gin Pit

Tuesday 4th November 2025
Soyland Moor Fell Race

Race report by Shutters: Organised by CraggRunner ie ‘Darren’ it is 1 of about 11 races he organises around Saddleworth, Littleborough, Cragg Vale, Hebden Bridge areas. The races i have run have all used live tracking via an ankle tag which must be the future for longer races especially in winter, pre-entry was £14 but ... Soyland Moor Fell Race

Tuesday 4th November 2025
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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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