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John Smith

Life President

I am honoured to be Life President of our wonderful club, I have been a member since 1983 and have held various posts in that time including 4 stints as Chairman. I have competed in lots of different races over the years mainly on the road inc 4 marathons, Tour of Tameside 4times, also some fell races including the 3 Towers, Anglesarke Amble (winter and summer) Fairfield Horseshoe, Harrison Styckle. I have been through lots of highs and lows with the club and can say without doubt that the last few years have been fantastic, with a great influx of new members who are beginning to take part in all our events, may this continue.

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Lostock AC launch Couch to 5k for 2026

🏃🏻‍♀️ FREE Couch to 5k Course 🏃🏾🏃🏿‍♂️ Want to get moving, feel better in your body, and boost your mental wellbeing? This is your chance! 🏃🏾 10 week programme 🗓 Every Wednesday at 6.15pm 📆 Starting 7 January 2026 📍 Horwich Leisure Centre 💻 sign up here: Clubspark / Lostock AC / Coaching / Summary ... Lostock AC launch Couch to 5k for 2026

Wednesday 10th December 2025
Parkrun Results 6 December 2026

Bolton Parkrun Mel Goodall 26:57 (6th female & 1st in age category) George Iveson 32:17 Rachel Hancock 54:33 Haigh Parkrun Janet Rhodes 24:43 (4th female & 2nd in age category) Antony Sutton 26:23 Bev Atherton-McKenna 28:11 (3rd in age category) Matt Withers 28:15 Sally McCoy 29:08 (2nd in age category) Carol Ensol 29:31 (2nd in ... Parkrun Results 6 December 2026

Wednesday 10th December 2025
5k Santa Run

Gill Caldwell donned her Santa suit to take part in the 5k Santa Run supporting Blythe House Hospice at Buxton. The run consisted of 3 laps around Buxton Park.  The race had an always a fantastic atmosphere despite the wet weather. It was a fantastic sight, seeing so many Santa’s in one place all supporting ... 5k Santa Run

Wednesday 10th December 2025
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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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