Rachel Stevens

On the hottest day of the year so far, Lostockers Rachel S and Janet headed to Lancashire to compete in the Freckleton 1/2 marathon. The race boasts that it is the oldest 1/2 marathon in the UK and this event was extra special as it was the 50th anniversary of the ladies race. The race … Freckleton 1/2 Marathon

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

Bolton Parkrun George Iveson 28:56 Rachel Walker 33:11 Guernsey Parkrun Ian Burns 29:18 Nobles Parkrun Linda Hardman 39:56 Worden Parkrun Tony Marlow 22:37 Rachel Hancock 24:42 (1st in age category and Worden PB)

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