Josie competed in the Saddleworth 10 Reservoirs race. The event organised by Craggrunner provides participants with the choice of visiting 5, 10 or 15 of the local reservoirs along a set, unmarked route. Josie opted to visit 10 and the course covered 27 miles of high moorlands and valleys around the Saddleworth area with an … Saddleworth 10 Reservoirs
Despite a night of celebrations at the annual Awards celebration, this did not deter members from running across the weekend. 13 Lostockers headed to Smithills Sports Centre to compete in Burden Road Runner’s Trotter Trails Race. This is the third race in this seasons Central Lancashire Grand Prix series. The race saw a … Trotters Trail Race
Lostock AC held their annual awards ceremony last week at Spice Valley in Horwich. It is always a fantastic night and is the opportunity to celebrate the club members achievements. The first awards were presented to the Fell team with Tony Marlow and Nikki winning the Midweek Championship. In the Main Championships Rob won … Lostock AC Awards 2025
Race Report by Josie Tony & I traveled to the Lake District today for his first race of the year & we weren’t disappointed. What a fantastic race! Two stiff climbs up to Black Combe’s two summits from almost sea level . The reward was 360deg views! The descents were equally tough and rough depending on … Black Combe Fell Race
The Lostock 6 returned for its 42nd year on Sunday 23rd February. The race was another sell out and from 8.30am runners started to gather on the car park on the corner of Lockstock Lane. Sadly, the weather was against us this year and it was a cold a rainy day but this did not … Lostock 6
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 30:22 Haigh Woodland Park Andy Laycock 24:01 (second in age category) Gareth Pratt 24:52 Nikki Hamerton 26:13 (10th female and first in age category) Rachel Stevens 28:09 (second in age category) Katie Edern 30:47 Gill Caldwell 31:46 (first in age category) Pennington Flash Hazel Hatfield 24:26 (first female) Mark Checkley 33:15 … Parkrun Results 22 February 2025
Race report by Gareth: Yesterday saw a mega turnout of 18 Lostockers out of a field of 287 runners take part in the first race of this year’s club championships and Central Lancs Grand Prix, the super fast & competitive Bolton 5K. For context on how fast this race is, the first 5 finishers were … Bolton Harriers 5k
Race report by Jo: The Media City Half Marathon this morning didn’t start off the best for Paul and me. Paul was on a course of antibiotics, and I was single-handedly keeping Sudafed in business. Despite this, just over 2000 runners lined up at the start outside the BBC, ready to tackle the course. The … Media City 1/2 Marathon
Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 26:55 (ninth female and second in age category) Steven Davies 37:24 Franschhoek (Cape Town): Tony Maxwell 26:31 (tenth male and second in age category) Sheila Garewal 32:20 (second in age category). Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Brian Halton 25:11 (third in age category) Rachel Stevens 28:54 (first in age category) Ian Burns 150th … Ian’s 150th Parkrun
Race report by Janet: What an experience. Boston has been amazing. I get it now. This city loves the marathon and embraces all who run it. After arriving last Thursday we spent 4 days exploring the city, visiting Harvard and eating our way from one place to the next. Lobster rolls, stuffed clams, Boston cream ... Boston Marathon
The Lostock AC annual Trail race took place on Wednesday 15 April 2026. This is a fun race for Lostock members only. The race covers 5 miles, starting at Dicconson Lane, Westhoughton. The race heads along Dodd Lane into Borsdane Wood. Participants complete a loop and then head back in the same direction. Prior ... Chair’s Trail Race
The Manchester Marathon 2026 once again proved that while rain may be a Manchester staple, race day is the exception. Under near-perfect conditions, a record-breaking 42,000 runners gathered, ready to take on the challenge in what would become the city’s biggest marathon yet. With runners setting off in waves, anticipation built quickly. Phil was first ... Manchester Marathon – race report by Paul
