It’s my goal this year to complete all the Lakeland Classic Fell Races. Last weekend was the first of the big races and this weekend, it got bigger! Ennerdale is a true horseshoe layout traversing major peaks in the Western Lake District. It’s notorious for its rough terrain and covers 23miles and almost 8,000ft ascent. … Ennerdale Horseshoe Fell Race
Saturday brought further celebrations as club members gathered at Parkrun to mark Ian Burns’ 200th Parkrun milestone. A strong Lostock contingent turned out in support, with several runners achieving age-category successes and personal bests. Among the standout performances were Brian Halton (24:52),Janet Rhodes (25:55), Mary White (28:01) and Rachel Stevens(28:23), who all claimed victories … Ian’s 200th Parkrun
The club’s ever-popular annual Treasure Hunt saw members racing around Westhoughton and Aspull in search of answers to a series of clues devised by club member Mark Smith. The event combined running, navigation and problem-solving, with participants covering between four and seven miles in pursuit of valuable points. With warm sunshine and overgrown … Treasure Hunt
Road racing success came at the Manchester 10K and Half Marathon. Jo McManus completed the 10K in an impressive 47:41 and enjoyed the added bonus of meeting Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes at the finish line. Meanwhile, Andy Kerks continued his excellent form by recording a personal best of 1:41:14 in the half marathon.
Race report by Gareth: A staggering turnout of 27, out of a field of 115 (and it would have been 28 if I counted Deb but I can’t as apparently, she’s not a member lol) Lostockers descended on Astley Park for the second of the 3-race series over the very seldom raced distance of 3.73 … Astley Park Trail Series – Race 2
Race report by Jo: Before I start, apologies if I’ve missed anyone, the Night Run results have to be searched individually, which makes it a very time‑consuming job. Friday evening’s Ironman Night Run was the second race in three days for most, and for Gaz Del Pacho it was unbelievably his third consecutive race. Around … Ironman Night Run
Race report by Josie: Duddon Valley Fell Race On Saturday, Tony & I headed up to Seathwaite in the Lake District for the first instalment of the Lakes Classic Series, The Long Duddon. The route is 18miles and 6,500ft ascent over the high fells and covers some treacherous terrain including rocky scrambles and deep bogs. … Dutton Valley Fell Race
Race report by Janet: Tonight Greg and myself took part in the first of the series of the Harrock Hill fell race. A lovely evening and a really lumpy and scenic 5 miles route with every surface imaginable from rutted fields, woodland tracks and muddy, rocky, footpaths, interspersed by half a dozen styles of various … Harrocks Hill Fell Race
Bolton Parkrun: Jay Smith 28:26 Sheila Garewal 32:00 (1st in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Antony Sutton 21:49 (3rd in age category) Andy Kirks 22:16 Chris Baker 24:09 Greg Kilsham 24:32(3rd in age category) Matt Withers 24:35 Brian Halton 25:15 (2nd in age category) Sally McCoy 25:39 (1st in age category) Heather Soden 27:27 (2nd … Parkrun Results
Race report by Steve: Sunday morning didn’t have the familiar Lancashire chill we’re used but at last it was mild! The atmosphere around the school car park was comfortably warm from the off. The Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon — a low-key, friendly affair run by Burnden Roadrunners for the second time — is exactly the … Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon Race
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
