Rachel Stevens

Great North West Half Marathon

Rachel Stevens completed the Great North West Half Marathon. This race takes place every February in Blackpool. Participants are usually faced with storms and high winds. However, the 2024 race was a pleasant surprise and runners were welcomed by a dry and sunny day. The race route commences at Wilton Promenade, starting with runners heading Great North West Half Marathon

Cross Country #4

Saturday saw the final race of the cross country season. In the male race Paul Edwards was the first Lostocker home, completing the muddy laps oh Heaton Park in an impressive 44:35. The next to finish the 10k was James Jackson in 50:38, followed by Mark Shuttleworth in 52:58, Andy Laycock in 56:29 and Greg Cross Country #4

Parkrun Results 17 February 2024

Parkrun results for 17 February 2024 Haigh Woodland – Chris Baker 24:03 volunteer – Karen Taylor Bolton – Rachel Hancock 27:39 Pennington Flash – Hazel Hadfield 24:52 (first in age category)

Congratulations to Rachel H

A huge congratulations to Rachel Hancock who won her age category in the 2023 Central Lancashire Grand Prix race series. Rachel was awarded her trophy after the Bolton 5k on Sunday.

Anglezarke Amble

Janet completed the Anglezarke Amble. This is an epic event organised by West Lancashire Long Distance Walking Association, the event is open to both runners and walkers. The route taken by Janet covered 16.5 miles and over 2,500ft of elevation gain. The event starts close to Rivington Tea Rooms and participants summit Rivington Pike, Brown Anglezarke Amble

Bolton United Harriers 5k

write up by Road Captain Gareth  Sunday saw 9 Lostockers take part in the first race on our road/trail club champs and the first in the Cental Lancs Grand Prix – the Bolton United Harriers 5K. You don’t see many road 5K races these days so this one is a must!. It’s a cracking good Bolton United Harriers 5k

Parkrun results 10 February 2024

Bolton Parkrun – Rachel Hancock 27:41 (first in her age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun – Gareth Pratt 29:49 Hilly Fields Parkrun – Mark Checkley 31:49

Mad Dog 10k

Rachel Hancock and Rachel Stevens joined 1,266 runners and completed the Mad Dog 10K in Southport. The race is known for having a different theme every year. This year the theme was Barkbie (based on Barbie), and participants are encouraged to engage with the theme.   The race started at Stanely High School and then Mad Dog 10k

Grizedale 1/2 marathon and full marathon

Husband and Wife duo, Martin and Amanda Smith headed to Grizedale to compete in the Grizedale Trail 13 & 26. The race begins at Grizedale Forest Visitor Centre. The half marathon course is the first 13 miles of the marathon route and takes place on forest tracks. The route is undulating, with an elevation gain Grizedale 1/2 marathon and full marathon

Loughrigg Silver Howe

Not content with just racing on Friday Tony and Josie competed in the Loughrigg Silver Howe Chase on Sunday. They were joined by fellow Lostocker, Mark. This is another tough race covering 8.7 miles and 2,887ft.   The race started in Ambleside in the Lake District and climbs the tough Longhrigg Fell and then heads Loughrigg Silver Howe

Latest club news

Trotters 5 mile trail race

Race report by Gill: Yesterday 5 lostock runners took part in the Trotters 5 mile trail race at Smithills this race is always a surprise as the course changes slightly each year it was a cold start near Smithills Hall this year and a fairly flat start but not for long before you start the ... Trotters 5 mile trail race

Tuesday 17th March 2026
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

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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