Lostock AC fell runners also had a busy weekend. 5 fell runners completed the tour of Pendle. This is a tough race cover 17miles and a dizzying elevation gain of 4500ft. Tom lead the way and finishing in just under 3 ½ hours. He was joined by Josie, Mark S, Mike and Kerry .
The results had not yet been finalised.
Saturday afternoon 7 Lostockers competed in the historic Rivington Pike Fell Race, one of the oldest races in the country, first held in 1892. It is well supported and feels more like an event than a race with lots of spectators lining Lever Park Avenue, the lower steep slopes of the concrete road, the top ... Rivington Pike Fell Race
Saturday morning saw another strong turnout at parkrun events, with members spread across several locations. At Haigh Woodland Parkrun, the highlight of the day was a special milestone as baby Orla made her parkrun debut, accompanied by mum Jo McManus (35:11), who perhaps underestimated the notorious hills of the Route B course. Chris Baker led ... Orla’s First Park Run – 5 April 2026
Race report by Josie: This race signals the start of the light evening race season and is a firm favourite on the local fell running calendar. Set over 5 miles in the hills above Rawtenstall and Crawshawbooth, this classic out and back route offers a true test of fell running, with tough climbs, stretches of ... Pete Hartley Memorial Fell Race
