6 Lostockers took part in the 20 mile village link challenge organised by the Sunnywood Project. The route was actually 22 miles with an elevation gain of 2,600ft. Participants started at Burrs Country Park, travelling to Ramsbottom, Peel Tower, Redisher Wood, Tottington and back to the beginning. Sally McCoy, Janet Rhodes and Beverly Atherton McKenna ran the challenging event and Rachel Hancock, Ste Hancock and Kathryn Orrell hiked the course. It was a fantastic event despite the mud!
Lostock Athletic Club gathered to celebrate a year of remarkable performances and personal milestones, as members came together for the annual awards evening. The event highlighted the depth of talent across disciplines ranging from cross country and road running to fell racing and multi‑event competitions. The club’s cross-country accolades reflected strong performances across age categories. ... Lostock AC Award 2026
Lostock AC delivered a strong showing at the first ever Bolton Half Marathon and 10K organised by Epic Events, with runners taking on a challenging new course that showcased some of the town’s most recognisable landmarks. Both races started in Queen’s Park, sending runners out on a route that mixed steady climbs, fast descents and ... Bolton 10k and 1/2 Marathon
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 53:58 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Chris Baker 25:27 Andy Laycock 26:26 Brian Halton 26:31 (1st in age category) Antony Sutton 26:48 Sally McCoy 27:16 (1st in age category) Matt Withers 27:41 Lee Burns 29:15 Jeanette Brandon 31:17 Ian Burns 32:01 Gillian Caldwell 34:15 (1st in age category) Heaton Park Carol ... Parkrun Results – Carol’s 100th