t is also the start of the Santa Dash Season and Jay Smith did not disappoint with his snowman outfit at the Santa Dash organised by Cutacer Running Club. Despite knowing he had a race on Sunday, Smith had a fantastic run around Cutacre Park. It is just the start of the Christmas period and … Jay starts the Christmas period in style
Race report by Gareth: Where to start…?….As captains we always try & keep races local to encourage as much participation as possible so obviously the best turnout of the year was in Benidorm on Saturday lol. An incredible 22 Lostockers took part in the Benidorm HM & 10K 😊. After a very sober Friday night … Benidorm 1/2 Marathon
Sunday saw the final race in the Central Lancs Grand Prix, the Last Drop 5k race. The race starts at the Last Drop village, starting up a steep tarmac hill before joining the trails around Turton Golf course. The race then has a steep descent down Charlestown Road before completing a loop at the bottom … Last Drop 5k
Race report by Karen: Saturday afternoon saw the second instalment of the South East Lancashire Cross Country League at Heaton Park. The weather was not as pleasant as the October race, fairly grey and bleak, but was at least dry and not too cold, and thankfully Storm Claudia had mostly worn herself out by then. … Cross Country number 2
Bolton Parkrun Mel Goodall 27:02 (5th female and 1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 29:58 (2nd in age category) Fell Foot Parkrun Sheila Garewal 32:00 (3rd in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 26:01 Brian Halton 26:54 (2nd in age category) Antony Sutton 27:43 (3rd in age category) Janet Rhodes 28:56 (2nd in age … Parkrun Results 15 November 2025
Race report by Josie: Tour of Pendle 2025 Five Lostockers ventured to Barley Village Hall at the foot of Pendle Hill on Saturday to put themselves through one of the toughest AL races on the South West Pennines. With almost 17miles and over 4800 foot of ascent, this late season race is often ran in … Tour of Pendle
Race report by Tony Marlow: This morning I embarked on my first ‘proper’ race since March and the first since I recovered from cancer. Also my first race in a new age group! The Dave Staff Memorial fell race is a short ‘eyeballs out’ race starting at the Olde England kiosk at Darwen, making its … The Dave Staff Memorial Fell Race
Bolton Parkrun Sheila Garewal 31:37 (first in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Greg Kilshaw 23:11 (3rd in age category) Chris Baker 24:32 Brian Halton 24:56 (2nd in age category) Andy Laycock 25:18 (3rd in age category) Nikki Hamerton 26:24 (1st in age category) Rachel Stevens 27:52 (1st in age category) Abi Taylor 29:18 (2nd in … Parkrun Results 8 November 2025
Race Report by Checkers: Finally some free time without being ill or serious aches and pains. A last minute decision to do this race. Ras Rhobell Fawr nr Dolgellau. I thought I would give it a go as it’s a straight up down an obscure mountain in mid Wales north. Starting at the village hall … Ras Rhobell Fawr nr Dolgellau
Race report by Jo: When I signed up for this race back in September, I definitely wasn’t expecting to be running in tropical heat in Edinburgh. The day kicked off early with a 5:45am park‑and‑ride bus into the city. The race started at 8am on Potterrow outside the University of Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall. After the ... Edinburgh 1/2 marathon
Race report by Gareth: I’m suffering from severe race report writing fatigue so this may be brief…ish lol. Yet another terrific turnout of 21 Lostockers took part in last night’s second instalment of the midweek champs, the Coronation Trail Race. A fairly recent addition to the race calendar (in it’s 4th year) replacing the much ... Coronation Trail Race
Race report by Josie: Tony & I travelled to the Lake District at weekend to compete in the Achille Ratti organised Old County Tops Fell Race. Covering around 37 miles and over 10,000 feet of ascent, it’s a pairs race and no easy feat! The Race starts in Great Langdale and takes in the tops ... Old County Tops Fell Race 2026
