Lostockers headed to Chorley for the second instalment of the Astley Park Race. This is the third race in the road/trail midweek champs. There were some fantastic results, Paul Edwards had an amazing run, covering the 3.7 miles in 24:15. He was closely followed by Dave Parry in 26:52 and Greg Kilshaw was the third male in 28:00. The first female to cross the finish was Hazel Hatfield in an awesome 28:14. Second female was Rachel Hancock who finished 3rd in her age category in 30:30 and third was Heather Soden in 30:58.
Other results include: Chris Baker 29:26, Andy Laycock 29:44, Brian Halton 30:12 (3rd in age category), Tony Maxwell 31:18, Gareth Pratt who is returning from injury had a fantastic run finishing in 33:42, Rachel Stevens 34:59, Lynda Hardman 35:43, Karen Taylor 36:53, Sheila Garewal 36:53, Ste Hancock 37:32 and Gillian Caldwell 39:57 securing 3rd in her age category.
Bolton Parkrun George Iveson 28:56 Rachel Walker 33:11 Guernsey Parkrun Ian Burns 29:18 Nobles Parkrun Linda Hardman 39:56 Worden Parkrun Tony Marlow 22:37 Rachel Hancock 24:42 (1st in age category and Worden PB)
Race report by Jo: Our 6th Parkrun Championships fixture took us to our very own Haigh Hall, where 28 Lostockers raced around thick mud that felt more like January than June. Haigh being Haigh, the route gave us its usual mix of hills, more hills, and that one section where you’re convinced the ground is ... Parkrun Championship Haigh Hall
Race report by Josie: On Saturday, I travelled to the beautiful village of Buttermere in the Western Lake District to run The Buttermere Sailbeck Fell Race. A tough 15km (9.3mi)/ 1,315m (4314ft) mountain horseshoe over two distinct ridgelines. Although a relatively short fell race (for me), a lot of elevation is packed into the distance ... Buttermere Sailbeck Fell Race 2026