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.

There were some outstanding results at Parkrun. At Bolton Parkrun, Lostockers celebrated Heather Soden’s 25th Parkrun. Soden finished in 28:16 securing 2nd in her age category. Andy Kirks had an awesome run, finishing in 22:57 for a Bolton PB. Other Bolton results include: Lee Burns 28:51, Bev Atherton-McKenna 29:00, Dougie Ainsworth 30:26 and Lynda Hardman ... Heather’s 25th Parkrun
Race report by Greg: Today me and Janet travelled to Lancaster to take part in the Golden Balls run. There’s a Ten mile and 20mile option. 2 laps out and back for the 20. It’s a flat fast route along the river Lune using the old railway lines . Janet chose this as its great ... Golden Balls 20 Mile Run
Race report by Josie; Whilst on holiday in the Langdale, I took the opportunity to do The Hartsop Hop Fell Race. A challenging 12-mile (19.5 km) race through some of the wildest and most spectacular terrain in the Lake District. Organised by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, the race was first run last year and has quickly become ... Hartsop Hop Fell Race (22/8/26)