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Heather’s 25th Parkrun

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

Golden Balls 20 Mile Run

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

Hartsop Hop Fell Race (22/8/26)

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)

Harrock Hill Fell Race 27 August 2026

Race report by Tommy: Tonight was the final installment of the 4 race series and was run in much kinder conditions at 18°c – a full 14°c cooler than the June race! I did intend to run the July race however I found out that July this year had 5 Thursdays in it and the Harrock Hill Fell Race 27 August 2026

Parkrun Takeover

On Saturday Lostock AC descended on Haigh Woodland Parkrun for a club takeover. The popular 5k event saw Lostock members fill every volunteer role, from timekeeping and barcode scanning to marshalling and tail walking, ensuring the morning ran seamlessly. As it was the 22nd, the club embraced the Parkrun tradition of wearing a tutu (two-two), Parkrun Takeover

Fortalice Charity Run

As part of our usual Wednesday evening run, Lostockers too a little detour and dropped off some provisions for the fantastic charity Fortalice. Fortalice are a Bolton based charity providing frontline services for people who are, or have been, affected by domestic abuse and violence. It is way to support our local community and not Fortalice Charity Run

Pennington Flash Fell Race

There was a fantastic turnout of Lostockers out of a super strong & competitive field of 147 take on the next race in the road/trail champs, the Pennington Flash 5 mile trail race. A very civilised start time of 10am, the race started on the track at Leigh Sorts Village. This is fast and flat Pennington Flash Fell Race

Golf Ball Fell Race

Race report by Chris T: Golf Ball fell race for me tonight. Last race in the Rossendale Harriers mid-week series. More mix of lovely open moorland paths, disused quarries, finishing through woods and fields. Warm and dry again. 5.7 miles with over 1000ft of climb. All flags followed this week after last week’s unplanned longer Golf Ball Fell Race

Parkrun Results 22 August 2026

Dewsbury Parkrun Dan Wood 26:21 (2nd in age category)   Encliffe Parkrun Cathy Stratton 30:59   Haigh Woodland Parkrun Jo and Orla McManus 29:10 (third in age category and Orla’s 10th Parkrun). Rachel Hancock 31:04   Peel Parkrun Mark Shuttleworth 23:12   Sandringham Parkrun Tony Marlow 23:50 (second in age category)   The Lost Gardens Parkrun Results 22 August 2026

Pilgrims Cross Fell Race

Race report by Shuttlers: I had seen this race on the FRA calendar a few days ago, when i checked the weather the BBC had it as rainin with lightning at 7pm race start time, i thought i would give it a miss as i have got soft after all the sunny weather. However, come Pilgrims Cross Fell Race

Latest club news

Heather’s 25th Parkrun

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

Tuesday 1st September 2026
Golden Balls 20 Mile Run

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

Monday 31st August 2026
Hartsop Hop Fell Race (22/8/26)

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)

Saturday 29th August 2026

100 Members
544 Miles ran this week
50940 Elevation gain achieved this weeK

What our members love about Lostock A.C.

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Greg Kilshaw
Joining Lostock AC has been one of the best things that's ever happened to me. I decided to give it a try mainly to loose weight and meet new people. It's really helped with my weight, mental health and output on life. I've been in the club over a year now. Everyone makes you feel so welcome and I love being part of the Lostock family. My running has definitely improved, especially seeing all the medals I've won. It is not just running, Lostock offers other activities too such as cycling, bootcamp and skiing. All I've had a go at which has just been brilliant. Lostock is my second family . I have entered the Machester marathon next year and an ultra. All this for someone who couldn't run . Everyone has made me feel very welcome in the club, I now consider myself to be a runner and would recommend anyone to give Lostock a try.
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Rachel Stevens
I joined Lostock AC to help improve my running and to motivate me to run more often. The club has surpassed my expectations. I am not from Bolton originally and did not have many friends in the area. I now feel part of an extended family. I have been encouraged and supported to run half marathons, marathons and an Ultra. I would never believe this was possible 3 years ago.
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Rachel Hancock
I’m proud to be a member of Lostock AC, it’s an inclusive club with lovely people, there’s plenty of sporting activities to get involved in and the social get togethers are always welcoming and fun.

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