Rachel Stevens

Manchester 10k

Sunday saw a busy day of racing in Manchester as the city held its annual half marathon and 10k event. This is a huge event with 35,000 taking part in the event and racing with incredible athletes, including Vicent Ngetich, Selemon Barega, Medina Eisa and Emily Sisson. This is a long day of racing with Manchester 10k

Treasure Hunt

Lostock AC held their annual Treasure hunt this week. This is always a fun event, with members racing around West Houghton and Aspull trying to find the answer to clues prepared by Member Mark Smith. Members covered distances of over 5 miles and many got lost, including one team that spent time wondering around a Treasure Hunt

Astley Park Trail Series – Race 1

Race report by Gareth: The midweek champs kicked off in style last night with the first race in the ever popular Astley Park Series. Another great turnout of 17 Lostockers out of a field of 124 toed the line (16 finished but that’s a different story lol) at 7:30 on a perfect evening for racing. Astley Park Trail Series – Race 1

Fairfield Horseshoe

Race Report by Shutters: This race is organised by Ambleside AC, is an AM category race, is 10 miles long, 3100 ft of ascent and takes in the peaks of Nab Scar, Great Rigg, Fairfield and Dove Crag. I ran this race last year in scorchio weather and suffered on the final few miles as Fairfield Horseshoe

Parkrun Results 10 May

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 28:49 (first in age category) Melonie Crompton and her son Ben 40:26 Fell Foot Parkrun: Tony Maxwell 24:41 (new Fell Foot PB and first in age category) Sheila Garewal 30:10 (third in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Anthony Sutton 22:28 Andy Laycock 24:03 (second in age category) Brian Halton 24:28 Jo Parkrun Results 10 May

The Lap!

Race report by Gareth: The Lap! They call it “the beautiful ultra” and it absolutely does not disappoint. 47 miles, 8,800ft of elevation on a glorious sunny day in the Lake District, what’s not to like? The race is a pretty new one, first held in 2019, is a clockwise lap of Windermere (they do The Lap!

Fur Nations International Event

Race report by Jon: A 2hr drive down to the England leg of the Fur Nations international event at Shipley Country Park this morning rewarded us with a new 5k canicross PB of 25:56. That was enough to place us 5th in the 2 dog category, so we earned really good England points too. Even Fur Nations International Event

Chorley 10k

Race report by Jo: Chorley 10k race report. There was a fantastic turnout from the team at this year’s Chorley 10K, with runners tackling the challenging course and delivering some brilliant results along the way. The route is a local classic, starting and finishing in Chorley town centre, weaving through residential streets before heading into Chorley 10k

Coniston Fell Race

Race report by Checkers: Coniston Fell Race Early at Marks this morning forgot about the loud door bell and promptly woke everyone up including me😮 sorry. Waited for Tom to arrive. We arrived nice and early. So time for a natter and loads of cake and be quite chilled out. Josie and Rachael came up Coniston Fell Race

Horwich Triathlon

Race report by David W: Yesterday I did the Horwich Triathlon, described as The Kona of the North! This year they have added an ‘aquathon’ ( swim/ run ) which had 2 distances to choose from as well as a standard and sprint triathlon. So something for everyone and a great way to get started Horwich Triathlon

Latest club news

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

100 Members
544 Miles ran this week
50940 Elevation gain achieved this weeK

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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