Lostock AC members competed in the Bolton Night Run, the Friday prior to the main event. Participants could compete in either a 5k or 10k. The race routes started in Bolton Town Centre, went out to Queens Park and back to the finish line.
On the 10k, Paul Edwards had a fantastic run and was the 4thperson to finish the race in 38:38, he was also 1st in age category. David Gregson also had an amazing run finishing in51:05.
Greg Kilshaw was the first Lostocker home in the 5k in 21:31, just one second behind was Hazel Hatfield in 21:32 who was 1st in her age category. Warming up for the Ironman on Sunday, Lacey completed the race in 24:03. Other results include Jo McManus 24:57 (2nd in age her category), Rachel Stevens 26:38, Gillian Caldwell 31:25 (2nd in age category)and Ellie Fortune 36:58.
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