Not content with just racing on Wednesday, 7 Lostock members who returned to Chorley on Sunday to take part in the Chorley 10k. They were joined by fellow member Tommy Smith. The race started in Chorley town centre and members enjoyed a familiar run around Astley Park. This again was 2 loops finishing on Market … Chorley 10k
On Sunday 3 Lostock AC members competed in the Horwich Triathlon. This is also known as ‘The Race to The Pike’ and is one of the oldest triathlon events in the Northwest. The Lostockers completed the standard distance race. This starts at Horwich Leisure Centre with a 500m pool swim. Campetitors then take on a … Horwich Triathlon
Parkrun results: Lostock AC members celebrated 2 milestones at Parkrun this weekend with members Lynda Hardman and Katie Edern celebrating their 50th Park run. The results are as follows: Bolton Parkrun: Lynda Hardman (31:03); Haigh Woodland Park: Brian Halton (26;47), Andy Laycock (27:09), Katie Edern (30:23), Matt Withers (30:50), Karen Taylor (33:24) and Lurdes Corlett … Park Run Results 4 May 2024
Wednesday 1st May saw the first of the mid-week championship trail/road races. 19 Lostock AC members headed to Chorley to complete in the Astley Park trail race. This is a 3½ mile trail race covering two laps of the park. It was a beautiful evening for a run and the sun had dried the ground … Astley Park Race 1
Some great news – we can confirm that this year the Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race will be held in Conjunction with Horwich Festival of Racing. Horwich Festival of Racing Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/horwichfestivalofracing.co.uk/ You can find the Leo Pollard Fell Race Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092142715605
The Lostock AC annual Trail race took place on Wednesday 24 April 2024. 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. … Chair’s Trail Race
Lostock members joined a further 1,200 Boltonians, taking part in the Bolton Community 10k. This was a fantastic local race starting at the Tough Sheet’s arena, heading along Chorley New Road towards Bolton, turning around at Heatonand heading back. This was an undulating course enjoying the rise and fall of the road. Chris was … Bolton Community 10k
Lostock AC members Janet and Rachel joined 50,000 to complete the London Marathon. This iconic race starts in Greenwich and ends on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace. Janet and Rachel were in the Blue Wave and started at 11am. The first land mark the pair passed was the Cutty Sark at mile 6. The race … London Marathon
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
