Lostock AC member Sinéad Carney has completed an epic charity event by running 5k everyday in October. Sinéad set herself the challenged to motivate her to get back in to running following the birth of her daughter but also to fundraiser for the amazing Tommy’s charity, which was such a source of information and comfort … Sinead Runs 5k everyday for 1 month for Tommy’s
As part of Lostock AC’s Wednesday evening social run, we completed a Foodbank Run. With the number of food banks on the rise and the number of people using them also increasing, the running community has joined forces to assist. The purpose of the run is to encourage local running clubs to collect items for … Lostock AC Foodbank Run
Rachel Stevens travelled to North Wales to take part in the Abergele 5k and 10k. Both races started on Pantri Beach, with runners running along the coastal path taking in the beautiful views of the Irish Sea and wind farms. Both were an out and back route with the 10k heading out to Llanddulas. Stevens … Abergele 5k and 10K
6 Lostockers took part in the 20 mile village link challenge organised by the Sunnywood Project. The route was actually 22 miles with an elevation gain of 2,600ft. Participants started at Burrs Country Park, travelling to Ramsbottom, Peel Tower, Redisher Wood, Tottington and back to the beginning. Sally McCoy, Janet Rhodes and Beverly Atherton McKenna … 20 Mile Link Challenge
The Lostock AC annual Chairman’s Road Race took place this week. The annual race sees members race either 2 or 4 miles. Both routes start at Horwich Leisure Centre, runners completing the shorter route run to the Jolly Crofters and back, the longer route is to the Bob Smithy Inn covering and elevation gain of … Chair’s Road Race 2023
Gareth Pratt took part in the Langdale Marathon, this billed as the UK’s toughest road marathon with over 3,400 ft of climbing & a do not finish rate of 15%. This event is a 2 lap course starting and finishing at the New Dungeon Ghyll Pub. The first mile is lovely and flat along the … Langdale 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
