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
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)
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
Race report by Josie: The second race on our midweek Fell Championship is a local favourite, AGGIE’S STAIRCASE FELL RACE. Organised by neighbouring club Darwen Dashers, this 4mi/1148ft race is a lung and leg buster with lots of runnable terrain. With 30degree heat and humidity, runners were advised to wear hats and carry water. It … Aggies Stair Case Fell Race
Bolton Parkrun Dougie Ainsworth 29:45 (new Bolton PB) Emma Chadwick 32:30 (2nd in age category) Terri Aldred 32:34 (3rd in age category) Jay and Olivia Smith 36:43 Rachel Hancock 43:02 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Greg Kilshaw 22:46 (Haigh PB) Brian Halton 24:28 (3rd in age category) Matt Withers 24:31 Janet Rhodes 24:48 (2nd in age category) … Parkrun Results 20 June 2026
On the hottest day of the year so far, Lostockers Rachel S and Janet headed to Lancashire to compete in the Freckleton 1/2 marathon. The race boasts that it is the oldest 1/2 marathon in the UK and this event was extra special as it was the 50th anniversary of the ladies race. The race … Freckleton 1/2 Marathon
Race report by Sheila: A return visit to Sydling St Nicolas, Dorset, for Tony and me to run in the 10k trail race on Saturday morning. (We’re keeping the earlier morning marathon and Sunday morning half marathon in reserve!) Couldn’t see the hills as it was muggy and cloudy when we set off from the … Giants Head 10k
Several Lostock runners lined up for the ever-popular Two Lads Fell Race, which this year provided overcast conditions and mist on the higher sections of the course. Starting near The Bridge Inn, runners quickly encountered the infamous climb up Factory Hill before continuing through Wilderswood, George’s Lane and onto the quarry tops. Persistent rain throughout the day created challenging … 2 Lads Fell Race
Race report by Jo: Our 6th Parkrun Championships fixture took us to our very own Haigh Hall, where 28 Lostockers raced around thick mud that felt more like January than June. Haigh being Haigh, the route gave us its usual mix of hills, more hills, and that one section where you’re convinced the ground is … Parkrun Championship Haigh Hall
Race report by Janet R: I completed a 25k challenge on Saturday from Dunster on the South West Coast Path. It was tough but the views were worth the drive!
Alderly Parkrun Runner Time Position Andy Kerks 21:31 13 and 3rd in age category Bolton Parkrun Runner Time Position Rachel Hancock 46:56 226 Dudley Parkrun Runner Time Position Ann-Maria Baker 34:21 183 and 3rd in age category Haigh Woodland Parkrun Runner Time Position Greg Kilshaw 23:16 29 Luke Baker 23:20 31 – 3rd in age ... Parkrun Results 25 July 2026
Race report by Rachel S: Haigh Woodland Parkrun is my local Parkrun but event number 472 was going to be extra special. Lined up with the 279 runners, were 4 runners who had just completed a 10 week couch to 5k course with Lostock AC. There were nerves when we listened to the welcome talk. ... Couch to 5K graduation
