Rachel Stevens

Birchwood 10k

Race report by Emma: Today, Terri, Dan and I attended the 41st Birchwood 10K, hosted by Spectrum Striders Running Club. A brilliant morning of running! 👏 The race starts near Birchwood Shopping Centre at 10am and follows a fast, mostly flat road and tarmac course, mixing urban business park paths with rural village lanes. The biggest challenge comes Birchwood 10k

New C25k and 5K Improvers

Discover Running with Lostock AC’s Couch to 5K! Have you ever thought about taking up running but weren’t sure where to start? At Lostock AC, our Couch to 5K programme is designed to help complete beginners build confidence, improve fitness and discover just how enjoyable running can be. Following the success of our 10-week Couch New C25k and 5K Improvers

Ramsbottom Mile

20 Lostockers headed to Ramsbottom to take part in the Ramsbottom Mile, for the final instalment of the mid-week championships. This is a fantastic event, taking place in Nuttall Park in which runners run in different 12 different waves and try to run the fastest mile they can achieve. A fantastic 295 took part in Ramsbottom Mile

Parkrun Results 15 August 2026

Bolton Parkrun: Tony Maxwell 28:29 Sheila Garewal 31:22 (first in age category)   Burnley Parkrun: Sally McCoy 26:02 (3rd in age category) Dudley Parkrun: Ann-Maria Baker 31:54 (1st in age category and Parkrun PB) Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Antony Sutton 22:14 Luke Baker 24:31 (second in age category) Janet Rhodes 28:34 (third in age category) Chris Parkrun Results 15 August 2026

Lancaster 10k

Race report by Jo M: Today I headed to Lancaster with the intention of running the half marathon, but after not fuelling particularly well and getting very little sleep following a trip to see SIX, I decided the 10K was the better option. I figured I’d use it as a training run ahead of the Lancaster 10k

Oulton Park 10k & 1/2 Marathon

Race report by Jo W: Matt and I ran round Oulton Park racetrack this morning. Matt did the half marathon and I did the 10k. There was also a 5k, a metric marathon (26.2k), 20 miles and a marathon! There were staggered starts with differing numbers of laps (mine was an out and back plus Oulton Park 10k & 1/2 Marathon

Carrebirras Mil Palmeras 6k

Race report by Sally: On Saturday evening Bev, Janet, Lynda and myself took part in the 4th Carrebirras Mil Palmeras 6k road race. The race started at 8pm to allow the temperature to drop from 92 to 89 degrees 🥵🌞 My plan was to take it steady, enjoy the scenery, take some pics, and don’t Carrebirras Mil Palmeras 6k

Windmill 1/2 Marathon

Race report by Rachel H; Windmill half marathon, Arrived in lytham to an overcast but very warm morning, I knew the course was a lapped event but thought it was 2 laps, curses it turned out to be 3 laps 😭 (I hate laps). I’d taped my knees up for this as I’m struggling with Windmill 1/2 Marathon

Parkrun Results – 8 August 2026

Bolton Parkrun: Tony Maxwell 28:31 Rachel Hancock 29:49 Sheila Garewal 31:43 (first in age category) Dougie Ainsworth 34:02 George Iveson 34:21 Emma Chadwick 34:32 Rachel Walker 34:46 Dudley Parkrun Ann-Maria Baker   Ellesmere Port Carol Ensor 33:29   Haigh Woodland Parkrun Antony Sutton 22:44 (first in age category) John Harrison 23:39 Brian Halton 25:39 (first Parkrun Results – 8 August 2026

Chairs Fell Running Event

Lostock AC’s annual Chair’s Fell Running Event once again proved what a fantastic club night it is, encouraging members to step outside their usual running environment and experience the challenge and enjoyment of fell running. The five-mile event, with an elevation gain of 8ooft, attracted 32 runners, with some chasing a quick time while others Chairs Fell Running Event

Latest club news

Heather’s 25th Parkrun

There were some outstanding results at Parkrun. At Bolton Parkrun, Lostockers celebrated Heather Soden’s 25th Parkrun. Soden finished in 28:16 securing 2nd in her age category. Andy Kirks had an awesome run, finishing in 22:57 for a Bolton PB. Other Bolton results include: Lee Burns 28:51, Bev Atherton-McKenna 29:00, Dougie Ainsworth 30:26 and Lynda Hardman ... Heather’s 25th Parkrun

Tuesday 1st September 2026
Golden Balls 20 Mile Run

Race report by Greg: Today me and Janet travelled to Lancaster to take part in the Golden Balls run. There’s a Ten mile and 20mile option. 2 laps out and back for the 20. It’s a flat fast route along the river Lune using the old railway lines . Janet chose this as its great ... Golden Balls 20 Mile Run

Monday 31st August 2026
Hartsop Hop Fell Race (22/8/26)

Race report by Josie; Whilst on holiday in the Langdale, I took the opportunity to do The Hartsop Hop Fell Race. A challenging 12-mile (19.5 km) race through some of the wildest and most spectacular terrain in the Lake District. Organised by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, the race was first run last year and has quickly become ... Hartsop Hop Fell Race (22/8/26)

Saturday 29th August 2026

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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