Rachel Stevens

Central Lancashire New Years Half Marathon

Jo McManus headed to Preston to take part in the rearranged Central Lancashire New Year Half Marathon. This is a lovely half organised by Fylde Coast Runners, taking in scenery around Inskip and Catford. McManus had a fantastic race, finishing as 12th female in 1:47:16 and winning her age category.

The Hebden

The Hebden 2025 – race report by Josie: Let me tell you how excited I was when my alarm went off at 5:30am!!⏰🥳 It’s true! The Hebden really is a great race and it’s 4 years since I last did it so, the excitement was real! Organised by the 12th Halifax Sea Scouts, the event The Hebden

Cross Country 4/4

Cross country report by Andy.  2 Lostock ladies and 4 men braved a chilly Saturday afternoon to attend the final cross country of the season. The ladies went first  completing a 3 lap 4.8 mile course, very nearly the same as the mens. ( don’t know why we don’t run together) Rachel  was first in at Cross Country 4/4

Parkrun Results 18 January 2025

Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 32:19 (3rd in age category) Gill Caldwell 34:06 (1st in her age category)   Haigh Woodland Park: Chris Baker 23:52 (2nd in age category) Brian Halton 25:15 Andy Laycock 27:29 (3rd in age category) Matt Carney 28:05 Mary White 28:23 (1st in age category) Rachel Stevens 29:37 (2nd in age category) Parkrun Results 18 January 2025

Trails and Ales Fell Race

Lostock AC members ended 2024 with a bang by taking place in the Tails and Ales New Year’s Eve Fell Race. This is a 7 miles trail race that covers a tough elevation gain of   The race starts at The Little Tea Room, and it started by a piper playing the bag pipes. The Trails and Ales Fell Race

Wormstones Fell Race

Race Report by Checkers: Happy New year everyone Yesterday morning I went to Glossop to do the Wormstones fell race. This is a very good proper fell race. You set off 200m downhill on the road then join a very long queue over a stile still going down through the woods. The the real work Wormstones Fell Race

Parkrun Results 4 January 2025

Haigh Woodland Park Andy Laycock 24:08 Greg Kilshaw 24:44 Brian Halton 25:22 Tony Maxwell 26:12 (2nd in age category) Rachel Stevens 27.51 (1st in age category) Matt Withers 29:33 Katie Edern 30:12 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns 30:15 Sheila Garewal 30:15 (1st in age category) Karen Taylor 33:26 Heaton Park Rachel Hancock 29:05

Parkrun Results New Years Day

Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 25:14 Greg Kilshaw 25:55 Brian Halton 25:56 (3rd in age category) Tony Maxwell 26:49 (2nd in age category) 28:26 (2nd in age category) Beverley Atherton- McKenna 30:12 (2nd in age category) Gareth Pratt 31:02 Ian Burns 31:09 Katie Edern 31:24 Sheila Garewal 31:46 (2nd in age category) Heaton Park: Rachel Parkrun Results New Years Day

Parkrun Results 28 December 2025

There was a fantastic turn out of Lostock AC members at Parkrun on 28 December 2024.   At Bolton Parkrun, members joined 279 runners. TonyMaxwell was first in 26:37 (3rd in age category), followed by Sheila Garewal 30:30 (2nd in age category and 150th Parkrun),Gillian Caldwell 35:23 (1st in age category) and Stephen Davies 40:00. Parkrun Results 28 December 2025

Whinberry Naze Fell Race

Race Report by Checkers: Whinberry Maze (Naze)🤔 Very foggy. Just me and Matty. Rubbish at fancy dress so just stuck with my Santa hat A great race for testing new gear. Certainly got my shoes and socks muddy. A very slow start from everyone. That’s the trouble with too much food and drink the day Whinberry Naze Fell Race

Latest club news

England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards

Lostock AC were honoured to win the Unsung Project of the Year award at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards. The award recognises a project or initiative that delivers meaningful impact within the club or wider community. Lostock were rewarded for the Lostock Community Project that commenced in 2026. The project involved working with Primary ... England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards

Monday 21st September 2026
World Athletics Road Running Championship Copenhagen

It was an international outing for two Lostockers as Gill and Chris headed to Denmark to take part in the World Athletics Road Running Championship taking place in Copenhagen. Gill took on the 5k race on the Saturday afternoon, enjoying the atmosphere and excitement of race day as she represented Lostock on the streets of ... World Athletics Road Running Championship Copenhagen

Monday 21st September 2026
Katie’s 100th Parkrun

Amager Strandpark Chris Baker 25:37 Gill Baker 32:28 Bolton Parkrun Brian Halton 25:11 (2nd in age category) Andy Laycock 25:44 Lee Burns 27:31 Mary White 28:53 (1st in age category) Heather Soden 29:59 (3rd in age category) Ian Burns 32:34 Katie Edern 32:41 (100th Parkrun) Sally McCoy 32:42 Janet Rhodes 32:43 Lynda Hardman 35:10 Rachel ... Katie’s 100th Parkrun

Monday 21st September 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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