Rachel Stevens

The Hebden – full report

Lostock AC Take on the Hills at The Hebden Challenge A fantastic turnout of 16 Lostock AC runners made an early start on Saturday morning, travelling to West Yorkshire to take part in The Hebden — a tough and much-loved event set around the surrounding hills of Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge. Organised annually by the The Hebden – full report

Parkrun Results 17 January 2026

Bolton Parkrun Antony Sutton 23:49 (3rd in age category) Mel Goodall 26:05 (8th female and second in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Chris Baker 25:51 Andy Laycock 28:32 Ian Burns 30:35 (3rd in age category) Jeanette Branson 31:15 Gill Baker 31:45 David Wilcock 33:34 Peel Parkrun: Jay Smith 25:03 Terri Aldred 26:41 (3rd in age Parkrun Results 17 January 2026

The Hebden 22 Race report by Greg

Right where do I start may be 5am this morning. Picked up Janet who was ready and waiting at 5.50. Was i hallucinating already or was that to come later 🤣 Janet’s never early 🤣 We made fast progress getting there and the road diversion had gone unlike the previous Recce. We saw Dan and The Hebden 22 Race report by Greg

The Hebden 15 Race report by Josie

Race report by Josie: The Hebden 2026 What a morning out! A fantastic turnout of 16 Lostockers (I think 😬) travelled to West Yorkshire VERY EARLY this morning to run round the surrounding hills of Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge. The Hebden 22 is a challenging annual long-distance walking and running event featuring strenuous climbs, varied The Hebden 15 Race report by Josie

Lostock AC in Runners World

If you have a copy of this month’s Runners World, you will see familiar faces on page 92 & 93. Runner’s World have included an article that covers the history and the future of the Lostock 6. It contains some fantastic photos and memories. Join us for the Lostock 6 on 22 February 2026 💚 https://www.madbullevents.com/events-1/lostock-6-road-race-2026 Lostock AC in Runners World

Parkrun Championships – 1 Preston Parkrun

Race report by Jo: Lostock AC at Preston Parkrun – The New Chapionships Kicks-Off!   This week’s Preston Parkrun was a true winter test, with icy paths and crisp air challenging runners from the start. The course, a scenic three-lap route through Avenham and Miller Parks—features a mix of inclines and flat stretches, with the Parkrun Championships – 1 Preston Parkrun

The Trigger

Race report by Josie: On Sunday, Tony & I headed over to Marsden for our first race of the year. Trigger is a point to point race where runners navigate their way from Marsden over Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder to Edale visiting three trigs points on route. The linear route we covered was 24.75 The Trigger

Trails and Ales

Lostock AC members saw out 2025 and welcomed in 2026 in characteristically energetic fashion, tackling challenging fell races, Parkruns and milestone celebrations across the country. The year ended on a high note at the popular Trails and Ales fell race on 31 December 2025, organised by Trailblazing Events. The seven-mile course around Rivington is renowned Trails and Ales

50th Parkrun Celebrations

Celebrations continued on 3 January at Clarence parkrun, where Janet, Bev, Brian and Greg all completed their 50th Parkruns, with the occasion made even more special as it coincided with Bev’s birthday. Andy K again led Lostock home in 23:14, finishing second in his age category. Greg (24:45) and Brian (25:48) both secured second places 50th Parkrun Celebrations

Parkrun New Years Day

New Year’s Day saw Lostock members swap the fells for parks as they began 2026 in running shoes. At Haigh Woodland Parkrun, Antony Sutton led the club home in 26:48, followed by Matt W (29:44), Katie (30:13), Carol (30:40) and Ian B (31:22). Jo and Paddy in 31:35, with David W (33:16), Chris T (33:32) Parkrun New Years Day

Latest club news

Parkrun Results 7 March 2026

Bolton: Rachel Hancock 30:50 Haigh Woodland Park: Gregg Kilshaw 24:25 Brian Halton 25:44 (first in age category) Andy Laycock 26:29 Lee Burns 28:04 Ian Johnson 28:34 (first ever Parkrun) Janet Rhodes 28:36 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns 30:03 (3rd in age category) Bev Atherton-McKenna 30:53 Katie Edern 31:45 (3rd in age category) Lynda Hardman ... Parkrun Results 7 March 2026

Tuesday 10th March 2026
Garstang Gallop

Race Report by Gareth: A golly gargantuan gathering of 21 members of the green army grappled the glorious Garstang Gallop yesterday. Right that’s enough alliteration, on with the race report! Again a fantastic turnout, up from a very respectable 14 last year, we made up a big proportion of the field of 153. This is ... Garstang Gallop

Monday 9th March 2026
Stan Bradshaw Fell Race

Race report by Shutters: Advertised as a category BM fell race and 9.4 miles and 1780 ft of ascent this is a personnal favourite and a race i have run at least 7 or 8 times before in all sorts of different weather conditions. Fortunately, this year the conditions were spot on, dry, not too ... Stan Bradshaw Fell Race

Monday 9th March 2026

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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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