Race report by Checkers: Yesterday I went up to Scorton to do a new Fell race Nicky Nook. Having been up here before on a brief visit on a cloudy day. I thought it would be great to enjoy the evening sunshine over Blackpool.😒 Alas not to be as the rain clouds got stuck on … Nicky Nook Fell Race
Race Report by Checkers: Today 3 Intrepid Lostock runners took to the hills/Mountains of the south western Lakes. Me,Mark, and Sharkey. On a bit of a random day weather wise. Showery with low cloud, high winds on the tops. Not cold. I have done the long Duddon twice before. So in theory should have known … The Short Duddon Fell Race
Race report by Jon. Spring bank holiday weekend was the final leg of the Fur Nations international canicross series, this time hosted by the Scotland team at the fabulous Glamis Castle. The England team had a good lead over Scotland from the previous legs at Pembrey, Wales and Shipley, England. However, the Scots as always … Fur Nations at Glamis Castle
Melonie Goodall, Rachel Hancock and Mary White competed in the Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlo. This a great local event, really friendly atmosphere, starts with a 5k trail run round lower Rivinton, then 3 laps on the bike on the roads around the reservoir, then repeat the run. Lostock AC had some fantastic performances with Rachel … Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon
Bolton Parkrun: Tony Maxwell 26:45 (first in age category) Terri Aldred 28:17 (new PB and third in age category) George Iveson 31:00 Sheila Garewal 31:52 (second in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Anthony Sutton 24:01 Chris Baker 24:23 Ian Johnson 30:03 (3rd in age category) Heaton Parkrun: David Wilkes 38:58 Hyndburn Parkrun Linda Hardman 30:52 … Parkrun Results 24 May 2025
Race report by Gareth: Yet another terrific turnout of 17 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 3rd year) replacing the Jubilee Road Race series, this is a testing out & back 6 mile trail race … Coronation Trail Race
Bolton Parkrun: Teri Aldred 28:46 (first in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Anthony Sutton 22:21 (third in age category) Chris Baker, 23:35 Luke Baker 24:11 (new PB) Ian Burns 29:05 (first in age category) Katie Edern 30:24 (third in age category) Worsley Woods Parkrun: Hazel Hatfield 23:06 (7th female and second in age category) Mark … Parkrun Results 17 May 2025
Old County Tops 2025 – Race report by Josie On Saturday, I headed to the Lake District to do Old County Tops Fell Race. Organised by Achille Ratti and it’s massive team of helpers, it’s the longest & possibly one of the toughest races in the fellrunner calendar. This is largely down to the distance … Old County Tops 2025
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
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
Race report by Gareth: There are 3 things certain in life: death, taxes & a hot sunny evening for the annual Haigh 4 miler. It’s always a belter of a night for this great local race for some reason and it has become a firm favourite on the club calendar. The start is absolutely crackers, ... Haigh Hall 4 Mile Race
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 30:29 (third in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Rachel Stevens 27:31 (first in age category) Andy Laycock 27:46 Mary White 28:39 (first in age category) Markus Stevens 31:34 Pennington Flash Parkrun: Hazel Hatfield 25:03 (third female and first in her age category) Beverley Atherton-McKenna 27:11 (first in age category) Greg Kilshaw ... Markus’ 25th Parkrun – 14 June 2025
Race report by Katie: Today I completed the Windermere Marathon, my first one. It was a relatively small and very friendly reincarnation of the Brathay Trust route, organised by the Great Run team for the first time in 2025. A total of 444 runners completed the hilly and super scenic route around the majority of ... Windermere Marathon
