The weekend saw the next instalment of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix, the Blackleach 5 mile Trail Race. The race is organised by Quays Running club and the course completes 2 loops around Blackleach Country Park. It is a beautiful route, Lostockers’ favourite part of the route was an out and back section, giving participants the opportunity to cheer on fellow team members.
Lostock superstar, Janet Rhodes was the first across the finish line in an amazing 36:09, securing 3rd female and first in her age category. Next across the line was Gaz Foulkes in an epic 37:14, followed by Greg Kilshaw in 39:40 and Hazel Hatfield in 40:07.
Other results include: Paul Lacey 40:16, Rachel Hancock 41:00, Sally McCoy 41:22, Andy Laycock 42:03, Heather Soden 42:13, Rachel Stevens 45:06, Mary White 46:12, Sheila Garewal 48:15, Lynda Hardman 48:33 and Gillian Caldwell 53:05.

Haigh Woodland Parkrun Greg Kilshaw 24:10 Janet Rhodes 24:39 (8th female and 2nd in age group) Hazel Hatfield 25:29 (2nd in age category) Andy Laycock 29:36 Brian Halton 26:09 (1st in age category) Chris Baker 26:14 Mike Berry 26:37 Rachel Hancock 27:27 (3rd in age category) Beverly Atherton-McKenna 28:10 (2nd in age category) Carol Ensol ... Parkrun Results 29 November 2026
Race report by Emma: Blackburn 10K. Official Chip time 55.00. Beat last year’s time of 57.39. So a course PB and 10K PB by a very small 33 seconds. It’s always a cold one for Blackburn! The temperature was a chilly 0 as we set off. As we got off the motorway, the sun was ... Blackburn 10k
Lostock AC would like to congratulate Josie on achieving 3rd place in the Lakes Grand Prix 2025. Josie’s year of running had not gone to plane and to keep herself motivated, she concentrated on competing in the Pete Bland Lakeland Grand Prix which is a race series taking part in the Lake District. The Grand ... Well done Josie 🏆💚