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Andy, Sally, Nikki and Mary took part in the Walsh Two Lads Fell Race. The race commences at the Bridge Inn on Church Street, Horwich and as the name suggests, ascends through Rivington and over Two Lads, before returning to the pub. This is a tough midweek race, covering 5 miles and an elevation gain … Walsh Two Lads Fell Race

Chris and Rachel H headed to Bury to compete in the Madbull Race the Train event. This is tough multi terrain race, taking in trails, roads, running tracks, fields and steps! The race covers 10 miles starting at Bury Train station,to the whistle of the train. As the train departs the station runners set off … Race the Train

The Lostock AC club championships are in full swing this week with another midweek race. The road runners competed in the Haigh Hall 4 mile Trail race organised by Wigan Pheonix. This race is also the 5th race of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix. Lostockers lined up on the start line with 300 other runners. … Haigh Hall 4mile Trail Race

Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Mark Shuttlworth 23:59 Ian Burns 30:02   Pennington Flash: Sally McCoy 26:44 (1st in age category) Bev Atherton McKenna 27:58 (2nd in age category) Lynda Hardman 29:44 ( Greg Kilshaw 33:35 (following completing 4 loops instead of 3)   Princess Parkrun Rachel Stevens 27:19   South Manchester Sinead Carney 34:11

Seven Lostockers headed to Coniston in the Lakes to compete in the Lakeland Trails 16k challenge. This is a beautiful run starting at Coniston Sports and Social club. The event has a festive feel with live bands and several events taking place over the weekend. As this was a challenge and not a race, runners … Coniston 16k Trail Challenge

Lostockers headed to Chorley for the second instalment of the Astley Park Race. This is the third race in the road/trail midweek champs. There were some fantastic results, Paul Edwards had an amazing run, covering the 3.7 miles in 24:15. He was closely followed by Dave Parry in 26:52 and Greg Kilshaw was the third … Astley Park race 2 of 3

The Horwich Festival took place at Rivington on Monday 3 June 2024. This is a 5k route through Rivington starting at the top barn. The race heads along Royton Lane with a steep climb at Royton Road, the remainder of the race is down hill back to the barn.   Lostock AC was represented by … Horwich Festival of Racing

Race report by Race Director Mark Shuttleworth: Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race This was the 4th running of the race which is named after Lostock AC’s late President Leo Pollard who was also a prominent member of Achille Ratti Climbing Club and a very accomplished Fell runner. And it was good to see Leos family … Leo Pollard Race Report

Parkrun results Gurnsey: Mark Checkley 31:20 Haigh Woodlands Parkrun: Andy Laycock 23:20, Chris Baker 23:37 (3rd in age category), Brian Halton 24:33 (2nd in age category), Mike Berry 25:11, Karen Taylor 29:44 and Ian Burns 31:54. Peel Parkrun: Lynda Hardman got a new PB of 28:37. Worsley Woods Parkrun: Markus Shuttleworth 25:05.

Hi, last minute info for tomorrows race, 6th June 19:30. Please park on the approach road up to the top Barn at Rivington see map. Follow the signs to registration. Unfortunately i have not been able to extend the toilet closing time at the Lower Barn Visitor Centre, there are toilets at Tesco at Horwich … Leo Pollard Race Update!