The final race in the Lostock AC Road and Trail Midweek Championships took place this week with 17 members heading to Chorley for the final instalment of the Astley Park Race Series. This was the final of 3 races.
Paul E had an amazing series and completed the 3.8 mile run in 23:51, followed by Greg 27:36 and Andy 29:58. The first female was Rachel H 30:44 who achieved 3rd in her age category, followed by Jo in 32:24 and Rachel S in 34:32.
Other results include: Gareth 30:07, Brian 30:23, Gaz 30:43, Matt 31:23, Chris 32:16, Katie 35:15, Ian Burns 35:49, Lynda 36:29, Checkers 37:44, Ste Hancock 38:44 and Gill in 40:21 who was 2nd in age category.
The results for the overall series did not disappoint with Rachel H winning her age category, Brian and Rachel S accomplished 2nd in their age categories.
The Road and Trail Midweek Championships consists of 6 races. Following the final Astley Park race, the results for the championship were announced with Greg being the victor of the male category and Hazel being triumphant in the female category.

Race report by Rachel H: The event is held at the leisure centre of a caravan park so parking wasn’t an issue, I was in the 8:35 wave which went off slightly behind schedule but I enjoyed the none rushed atmosphere, helped to settle race day nerves. Swim was great although I did get held ... Ribby Hall Triathlon
Race report by Gill: Yesterday 5 lostock runners took part in the Trotters 5 mile trail race at Smithills this race is always a surprise as the course changes slightly each year it was a cold start near Smithills Hall this year and a fairly flat start but not for long before you start the ... Trotters 5 mile trail race
Bolton: Rachel Hancock 30:50 Haigh Woodland Park: Gregg Kilshaw 24:25 Brian Halton 25:44 (first in age category) Andy Laycock 26:29 Lee Burns 28:04 Ian Johnson 28:34 (first ever Parkrun) Janet Rhodes 28:36 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns 30:03 (3rd in age category) Bev Atherton-McKenna 30:53 Katie Edern 31:45 (3rd in age category) Lynda Hardman ... Parkrun Results 7 March 2026