Rachel Stevens

Bury 10K

Lostock AC member, Johanna McManus joined 783 runners as the 2023 Bury 10k. This race has increased in popularity since it started in 2016. The race starts and finishes at The Rock. The race heads out of Bury across the River Irwell to Tottington. Runners complete a U-turn and head back in to the centre Bury 10K

Karen’s 100th Parkrun

On Saturday 2 September 2023, Lostocker headed to Haigh Woodlands Parkrun to celebrate member Karen Taylors 100th Park run. The results included Greg Kilshaw 23:41; Andy Laycock 25:00, Chris Taylor 29:31, Rachel Stevens 29:36, Janet Rhodes 29:39,  Matt Turner-Allen 29:46, Karen Taylor 39:09.

Lancaster University Triathlon

Rachel Hancock completed the Lancaster University Triathlon. The Triathlon takes place on the university campus and consists of a 400m swim, a 20k bike ride and 5k run. The event is organised in memory of Dr Andy Bailey with all proceeds going to St John’s Hospice & Cancer Care. Hancock had a fabulous race and Lancaster University Triathlon

Yarrow Valley Splash 10K

Heather Soden, Rachel Stevens and Mary White headed to Yarrow Valley Park on Sunday to take part in the Yarrow Splash 10k. This is a 10k race, with an elevation gain of 650ft, around the picturesque Yarrow Valley Country Park and Duxbury Woods. It was a tough race taking place on the hottest day of Yarrow Valley Splash 10K

Great North Run

Johanna McManus headed to Newcastle to take part in the iconic Great North Run. She joined 60,000 people on the start line in Newcastle on Tyne to complete the half marathon, running the exciting course out to South Shields. Due to the hot weather, McManus decided to enjoy the atmosphere of the race and the Great North Run

Cutacre 5k

On Wednesday 6 September 2023, Lostockers held a joint race with Cutacre Running club. Participants completed a 5k run around Cutacre Country Park. It was an extremely hot run but Lostock members put in a fabulous performance. Paul Edwards crossed the finish line in pole position in 20.01, followed by Tom Grundy in 22:52. Third Cutacre 5k

Ulleswater Lakeland 14k Trail Challenge

Anthony Maxwell and Sheila Garewal headed to the Lakes to take part in the Ulleswater Lakeland 14k Trail Challenge. This is a beautiful and scenic run, starting in Howtown, runners enjoy stunning views of Ullswater as the head along the Lake to Glenridding. Despite the scenery this is a tough race with runner achieving an Ulleswater Lakeland 14k Trail Challenge

Withins Skyline Fell Race

Lostock fell runners travelled to the Beautiful Bronte Country for the Withins Skyline Fell Race. Starting at the quarry bottom of Penistone, the race covers 6,2mi/830ft of rough moorland up onto the Pennine Way above Haworth.   Mark Checkley, Josie Greenhalgh and Rob Sharkey paid their £5 entry, collected the complementary CurlyWurly and headed down to Withins Skyline Fell Race

Manchester Half Marathon

Seven Lostock members headed to Manchester to compete with 12,976 people taking part in the Manchester Half Marathon. The 13.1 mile race starts at Old Trafford and runners head along Bridgewater Way towards Manchester City Centre. Following a U-turn on Deansgate, participants head back towards Old Trafford, passing the stadium and travelling through Stretford and Manchester Half Marathon

Parkrun 11 November 2023

Bolton: Anthony Maxwell            25.59    1st in his age category Rachel Hancock               27.59 Shelia Garewal                31.22 Stephen Hancock            36.39   Haigh Woodland Park Andy Laycock                   24.06 Gareth Pratt                     27.29 Ian Burns                          28.28   Worden Parkrun Tony Marlow                   24.03

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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