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.

Lostock AC members saw out 2025 and welcomed in 2026 in characteristically energetic fashion, tackling challenging fell races, Parkruns and milestone celebrations across the country. The year ended on a high note at the popular Trails and Ales fell race on 31 December 2025, organised by Trailblazing Events. The seven-mile course around Rivington is renowned ... Trails and Ales
Celebrations continued on 3 January at Clarence parkrun, where Janet, Bev, Brian and Greg all completed their 50th Parkruns, with the occasion made even more special as it coincided with Bev’s birthday. Andy K again led Lostock home in 23:14, finishing second in his age category. Greg (24:45) and Brian (25:48) both secured second places ... 50th Parkrun Celebrations
New Year’s Day saw Lostock members swap the fells for parks as they began 2026 in running shoes. At Haigh Woodland Parkrun, Antony Sutton led the club home in 26:48, followed by Matt W (29:44), Katie (30:13), Carol (30:40) and Ian B (31:22). Jo and Paddy in 31:35, with David W (33:16), Chris T (33:32) ... Parkrun New Years Day