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.

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 32:02 Greendale Farm Shop Parkrun (Exeter) Rachel Stevens 27:51 (first in age category) Markus Stevens 30:30 Hafan Pwllheli Katie Edern 31:24 (third in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Antony Sutton 23:46 (100th Parkrun and first in age category) Greg Kilshaw 27:57 Brian Halton 27:58 (1st in age category) Andy Laycock 28:44 ... Parkrun Results – 4 July 2026
Race report by Josie: Who put the LOST in LOSTOCK? Sorry..it’s a long one 😬🫣 BUTTERMERE HORSESHOE FELL RACE On Saturday, Tom Grundy and I headed over to Buttermere for the 3rd installment of the Lakeland Classic Trophy Series, Buttermere Horseshoe, better known as the Darren Holloway Memorial Race. Widely thought of as one of the toughest ... Buttermere Horseshoe Fell Race
Race report by Andy K: Puddleducks Trail Race This Sunday, six Lostockers had an early start to make their way through the windy roads of The Forest of Bowland to tackle the Puddleducks Trail 15k and 10k Races. In its fifth year, these races start in the scenic little Village of Dunsop Bridge, which seemed ... Puddle Duck Trail Race