Race report by Sheila: A return visit to Sydling St Nicolas, Dorset, for Tony and me to run in the 10k trail race on Saturday morning. (We’re keeping the earlier morning marathon and Sunday morning half marathon in reserve!) Couldn’t see the hills as it was muggy and cloudy when we set off from the … Giants Head 10k
Several Lostock runners lined up for the ever-popular Two Lads Fell Race, which this year provided overcast conditions and mist on the higher sections of the course. Starting near The Bridge Inn, runners quickly encountered the infamous climb up Factory Hill before continuing through Wilderswood, George’s Lane and onto the quarry tops. Persistent rain throughout the day created challenging … 2 Lads Fell Race
Race report by Jo: Our 6th Parkrun Championships fixture took us to our very own Haigh Hall, where 28 Lostockers raced around thick mud that felt more like January than June. Haigh being Haigh, the route gave us its usual mix of hills, more hills, and that one section where you’re convinced the ground is … Parkrun Championship Haigh Hall
Race report by Josie: On Saturday, I travelled to the beautiful village of Buttermere in the Western Lake District to run The Buttermere Sailbeck Fell Race. A tough 15km (9.3mi)/ 1,315m (4314ft) mountain horseshoe over two distinct ridgelines. Although a relatively short fell race (for me), a lot of elevation is packed into the distance … Buttermere Sailbeck Fell Race 2026
Race report by Gareth: Last night another great turnout of 23 Lostockers, out of a stacked/fast field of 294, crossed the border into the Peoples Republic of Wigan to take part in the fourth chapter of this year’s midweek champs…the Haigh Hall 4. After retina & fingerprint scans (a recent introduction following Brexit) we were … Haigh Hall 4 Mile Race
Haigh Woodland Parkrun Greg Kilshaw 23:51 Janet Rhodes 24:19 (2nd female and first in age category) Brian Halton 24:32 (2nd in age category) Chris Baker 24:52 Matt Withers 25:22 Andy Laycock 26:13 Heather Soden 26:15 (new Haigh PB) Beverley Atherton-McKenna 27:04 Anthony Maxwell 29:04 Terri Aldred 29:16 Sally McCoy 29:53 (3rd in age category) Sheila … Parkrun Results 6 June 2026
Race report by Janet: Yesterday, Dan Wood and I took part in the Jubilee Bridge half marathon. Both hailing from Warrington, we were very excited to have the opportunity to run over the original Runcorn bridge, twice, without paying a toll! The Jubilee Bridge event, consists of a closed road 10k & Half Marathon which … Jubilee Bridge 1/2 Marathon
Report by Mark Shuttleworth: Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race in Conjunction with Horwich Festival of Racing The weather forecast for Thursday 4th June wasn’t good with high chances of rain, however the forecast improved during race day, the rain held off and 96 runners had a wonderful time. Conditions were good if a bit windy … Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race
Race report by Rachel Hancock: Bolton Ironman 70.3 Swim 1.2 mile The day started 5am at Pennington flash, last minute bike checks then dropping our bags off, Paul insisted we started the swim in the 40 min zone even though I was like shouldn’t we be further back, the national anthem played then Thunderstuck top … Ironman 70.3
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
