Rachel Stevens

Blackleach 5 Miles Trail Race

6 Lostock AC members completed the Blackleach 5 miles Trail Race. The race is organised by Quays Running club and involving 2 laps around Blackleach Country Park with beautiful views of the lake. Tony Maxwell was the first to finish in an epic 40:33, winning his age category. Janet Rhodes followed in 41:12, Rachel Hancock Blackleach 5 Miles Trail Race

Wigan 10k

Six Lostockers joined 1624 runners at the Wigan 10K. The race started from Mesnes Park in the centre of Wigan. Lostockers spent too long standing around chatting and as a result, got stuck in the middle of the pen with the 70-75 minute pacers, the front runners made it a challenge to see how many Wigan 10k

Rachel Hancock Completes 250 Parkruns

Congratulations to Rachel Hancock who celebrated her 250th Parkrun, completing the 5k course at Bolton.

Warrington 1/2 Marathon

Lostock AC members competed in the world’s first closed road running festival in Warrington. According to Runthrough the organisers of the event there were 6000 free places over the 3 distances which saw over 20,000 people enter the ballot. 3 Lostockers took on the longest distance in the event covering the Half Marathon distance. The Warrington 1/2 Marathon

Worsley Woods 5 mile Trail Race

Four Lostock AC members travelled to Worsley to compete in the Worsley Wood 5 mile Trail Race. The race is organised by Swinton Running club and as the name suggests, takes in the scenic trails of the woods. It is mixed terrain making this a beautiful but challenging run. The first Lostocker to cross the Worsley Woods 5 mile Trail Race

Cartmel 18k Trail Challenge

Janet Rhodes, Sally McCoy, Beverly Atherton-McKenna, Heather Soden and Greg Kilshaw travelled to Cartmel in the Lakedistrict to complete an 18k Trail Challenge.   Starting and finishing at Cartmel Racecourse, the challenge travels along footpaths and bridal ways, giving panoramic views of Morecambe Bay and the surrounding parks. This was a tough run due to Cartmel 18k Trail Challenge

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

Latest club news

Harrock Hill Fell Race 27 August 2026

Race report by Tommy: Tonight was the final installment of the 4 race series and was run in much kinder conditions at 18°c – a full 14°c cooler than the June race! I did intend to run the July race however I found out that July this year had 5 Thursdays in it and the ... Harrock Hill Fell Race 27 August 2026

Friday 28th August 2026
Parkrun Takeover

On Saturday Lostock AC descended on Haigh Woodland Parkrun for a club takeover. The popular 5k event saw Lostock members fill every volunteer role, from timekeeping and barcode scanning to marshalling and tail walking, ensuring the morning ran seamlessly. As it was the 22nd, the club embraced the Parkrun tradition of wearing a tutu (two-two), ... Parkrun Takeover

Friday 28th August 2026
Fortalice Charity Run

As part of our usual Wednesday evening run, Lostockers too a little detour and dropped off some provisions for the fantastic charity Fortalice. Fortalice are a Bolton based charity providing frontline services for people who are, or have been, affected by domestic abuse and violence. It is way to support our local community and not ... Fortalice Charity Run

Friday 28th August 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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