Member took part in the latest instalment of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix, the Quays Blackleach 5 mile trail race. The race takes is 2 laps Blackleach Park. The first Lostock member to finish was Andy in 39:46, followed by Jo 40:05 who was 2nd in age category, Tony in 40:56 who was 3rd in … Quays Blackleach 5 mile trail
Gareth and Louise headed to the Lake district take part in the Lakeland Trails Keswick challenges. It was an extremely hot day which impacted runners performances. Gareth defeated the 10k, the includes 1000ft of climbing in 1:00:46, achieving 3rd in his age category. Despite 2 nasty falls, Louise was able to complete the 15k in … Keswick Trail Challenges
Lostock AC members embarked on another challenge, the gruelling Yorkshire Man. This is an off-road marathon across the South Pennines. The 26.2 miles covers a dizzying elevation gain of 3,300ft. The rain was not kind, and this made the race even more demanding. Some paths had turned to rivers and participants were required to wade … The Yorkshire Man Marathon
On Sunday 3 members headed to Newcastle to take part in the iconic Great North Run. The race sees 60,000 participants run from 13.1 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Sheilds. The race is famous for it’s fantastic support all along the course and the red arrows flying over the Tyne Bridge. Jo was … Great North Run 2024
Bolton Parkrun Anthony Maxwell 26:46 (1st in age category) Sheila Garewal 32:10 (1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 35:11 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Ian Burns 30:01 Pennington Flash Parkrun Mark Checkley 30:53 Rothay (Ambleside) Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:21 Sale Water Parkrun Lynda Hardman 29:35 (2nd in age category)
Saturday 31st August 2024 – The Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race Race report by Shutters: This was the 3rd Lakes race in the 3 race series and is approx. 10 miles long and has 5000ft of ascent. Starting in Glenridding and visiting Birkhouse Moor, Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn, St Sunday Crag, in short it is … The Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race
Lostocker Rachel Stevens competed in the August instalment of the Runthrough Media City 5k. The race takes place at the iconic Media City in Salford. The race commences outside the BBC studios and participants by following the Manchester Ship canal, before completing a loop, running across a bridge and past the Lowry Theatre. The race … Media City 5k
Wednesday night saw the annual Chair’s Fell Race. This is a race for club members that commences at Rivington Hall Barn and traverses the fells of Rivington, The race covers 5 miles and an elevation gain of over 100ft. The race requires runners to run to the top of the Pike and also to the … Chair’s Fell Race
Sunday saw the next instalment of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix race service. 6 members headed to Leigh to take part in the Pennington Flash 5 Mile Trail Race organised by local club Leigh Harriers. It was perfect weather for the race with the rain staying away. The race started on the club’s running … Pennington Flash 5 Mile Trail Race
Dewsbury Parkrun Dan Wood 26:21 (2nd in age category) Encliffe Parkrun Cathy Stratton 30:59 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Jo and Orla McManus 29:10 (third in age category and Orla’s 10th Parkrun). Rachel Hancock 31:04 Peel Parkrun Mark Shuttleworth 23:12 Sandringham Parkrun Tony Marlow 23:50 (second in age category) The Lost Gardens ... Parkrun Results 22 August 2026
Race report by Shuttlers: I had seen this race on the FRA calendar a few days ago, when i checked the weather the BBC had it as rainin with lightning at 7pm race start time, i thought i would give it a miss as i have got soft after all the sunny weather. However, come ... Pilgrims Cross Fell Race
Race report by Emma: Today, Terri, Dan and I attended the 41st Birchwood 10K, hosted by Spectrum Striders Running Club. A brilliant morning of running! 👏 The race starts near Birchwood Shopping Centre at 10am and follows a fast, mostly flat road and tarmac course, mixing urban business park paths with rural village lanes. The biggest challenge comes ... Birchwood 10k
