Rachel Stevens

Tolkien Trail Race

Race report by Emma: The Tolkien Trail Race – 11.1km 🌳🏃‍♀️ The second wave set off at 11:20am, which is when myself, Lee and Ian started… and apparently when the sun decided to audition for the Sahara! 🥵 Honestly, it felt like I was running through Middle-earth wearing a winter coat. Racing? Absolutely not. Today’s strategy Tolkien Trail Race

Blackpool 10k

Race report by Jo: I took a little trip to the seaside today for the Blackpool Summer 10k. The start line was on the Comedy Carpet under the Tower, and the route heads down to the Pleasure Beach and back. Two laps, totally flat, and absolutely baking. Despite the heat, it turned into a good Blackpool 10k

Parkrun Results – 4 July 2026

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 32:02 Greendale Farm Shop Parkrun (Exeter) Rachel Stevens 27:51 (first in age category) Markus Stevens 30:30 Hafan Pwllheli Katie Edern 31:24 (third in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Antony Sutton 23:46 (100th Parkrun and first in age category) Greg Kilshaw 27:57 Brian Halton 27:58 (1st in age category) Andy Laycock 28:44 Parkrun Results – 4 July 2026

Buttermere Horseshoe Fell Race

Race report by Josie: Who put the LOST in LOSTOCK? Sorry..it’s a long one 😬🫣 BUTTERMERE HORSESHOE FELL RACE On Saturday, Tom Grundy and I headed over to Buttermere for the 3rd installment of the Lakeland Classic Trophy Series, Buttermere Horseshoe, better known as the Darren Holloway Memorial Race. Widely thought of as one of the toughest Buttermere Horseshoe Fell Race

Puddle Duck Trail Race

Race report by Andy K: Puddleducks Trail Race This Sunday, six Lostockers had an early start to make their way through the windy roads of The Forest of Bowland to tackle the Puddleducks Trail 15k and 10k Races. In its fifth year, these races start in the scenic little Village of Dunsop Bridge, which seemed Puddle Duck Trail Race

Lostock Hall Carnival 5k race

Race report by Gareth: Lostockers go to Lostock Hall… Yesterday 20 Lostockers took part in race 9 (I think) of the road/trail champs, the Lostock Hall Carnival 5K. Allow me to start by saying I bloody hate 5K races, especially flat road ones, blowing out of my arse from the get go, can never get my Lostock Hall Carnival 5k race

Astley Park Race 3/3

Race report by Hazel: First attempt at a race report 😬 Last night saw a roaring turn out of 30 Lostockers (complete with a smiley support crew) who all took part in the final race of the Astley trail race series. A just shy of 4 miles race consisting of a mix of trails, woodland path and Astley Park Race 3/3

Parkrun Results – 27 June 2026

Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 27:15 (3rd in her age category) Douglas Ainsworth 60.20 (Tail walker) Lostocker George Iveson organised a Parkrun takeover for Bolton Lads and Girls Club. The following members volunteered: David Wilcock, Grace Hardman, Lynda Hardman and Sheila Garewal.   Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Tony Marlow 24:09 (2nd in age category) Dan Wood 24:56 Parkrun Results – 27 June 2026

Blackrod Scarecrow 10k (ish)

Race report by Gareth: Yesterday saw an amazing 29 Lostockers (out of a field of 200) take part in the 8th race in this years road/trail champs…the Blackrod Scarecrow Festival 10K. Now in its 3rd year, this super friendly, well organised event has clearly become a firm favourite with members of team green. And what’s Blackrod Scarecrow 10k (ish)

Ullswater Sprint Triathlon

Race report by Rachel Hancock: We headed into Ullswater for the sprint distance triathlon, the water was warm but really choppy and I couldn’t get in a rhythm with my crawl so I muddled my way round doing breaststroke but at least that meant I got to admire the scenery. The bike route was undulating Ullswater Sprint Triathlon

Latest club news

Pete Bland Kentmere Horseshoe Fell Race

Race report by Josie: On Sunday, I headed over to Kentmere to do the 50th running of this very special race. It was 50 years since the late Pete Bland put this race together so every runner was given a commemorative map. Sadly, Pete passed away 5 years ago so his son Matt has stepped ... Pete Bland Kentmere Horseshoe Fell Race

Tuesday 21st July 2026
Parkrun Results 18 July 2026

Fulwell Quarry Andy Laycock 25:35 (third in age category) Haigh Woodland Markus Stevens 30:22 Carol Ensor 60:32 (tail walker) Mallards Pike Matt Withers 26:08 Jo Withers 33:30 (3rd in age category) Nant y Pandy Heather Soden 27:30 Ann-Maria Baker 33:37 Lynda Hardman 35:48 (3rd in age category) Worsleyw Woods: Mark Shuttleworth 23:24 (3rd in age ... Parkrun Results 18 July 2026

Monday 20th July 2026
Wye Valley Tunnel Run

Race report by Jo W: Matt and I spent a few days in the Forest of Dean so decided to sign up for the Wye Valley Tunnel run. There was a marathon, half (which Matt did) and I did the 10k. They get the rare permission to run through an abandoned railway tunnel! There were ... Wye Valley Tunnel Run

Sunday 19th July 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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