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Blackburn 10k

Race report by Emma: Blackburn 10K. Official Chip time 55.00. Beat last year’s time of 57.39. So a course PB and 10K PB by a very small 33 seconds. It’s always a cold one for Blackburn! The temperature was a chilly 0 as we set off. As we got off the motorway, the sun was Blackburn 10k

Well done Josie 🏆💚

Lostock AC would like to congratulate Josie on achieving 3rd place in the Lakes Grand Prix 2025. Josie’s year of running had not gone to plane and to keep herself motivated, she concentrated on competing in the Pete Bland Lakeland Grand Prix which is a race series taking part in the Lake District. The Grand Well done Josie 🏆💚

Jay starts the Christmas period in style

t is also the start of the Santa Dash Season and Jay Smith did not disappoint with his snowman outfit at the Santa Dash organised by Cutacer Running Club. Despite knowing he had a race on Sunday, Smith had a fantastic run around Cutacre Park. It is just the start of the Christmas period and Jay starts the Christmas period in style

Parkrun Results 22 November 2025

Bolton Parkrun: Melonie Goodall 26:55 (5th female and 1st in age category). Haigh Woodland Park: Ian Burns 32:22 (3rd in age category) Dawn Francis 38:51. Heaton Park: Carol Ensor 51.14. Worsley Woods 25:16.

Benidorm 1/2 Marathon

Race report by Gareth: Where to start…?….As captains we always try & keep races local to encourage as much participation as possible so obviously the best turnout of the year was in Benidorm on Saturday lol. An incredible 22 Lostockers took part in the Benidorm HM & 10K 😊. After a very sober Friday night Benidorm 1/2 Marathon

Last Drop 5k

Sunday saw the final race in the Central Lancs Grand Prix, the Last Drop 5k race. The race starts at the Last Drop village, starting up a steep tarmac hill before joining the trails around Turton Golf course. The race then has a steep descent down Charlestown Road before completing a loop at the bottom Last Drop 5k

Cross Country number 2

Race report by Karen: Saturday afternoon saw the second instalment of the South East Lancashire Cross Country League at Heaton Park. The weather was not as pleasant as the October race, fairly grey and bleak, but was at least dry and not too cold, and thankfully Storm Claudia had mostly worn herself out by then. Cross Country number 2

Parkrun Results 15 November 2025

Bolton Parkrun Mel Goodall 27:02 (5th female and 1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 29:58 (2nd in age category) Fell Foot Parkrun Sheila Garewal 32:00 (3rd in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 26:01 Brian Halton 26:54 (2nd in age category) Antony Sutton 27:43 (3rd in age category) Janet Rhodes 28:56 (2nd in age Parkrun Results 15 November 2025

Tour of Pendle

Race report by Josie: Tour of Pendle 2025 Five Lostockers ventured to Barley Village Hall at the foot of Pendle Hill on Saturday to put themselves through one of the toughest AL races on the South West Pennines. With almost 17miles and over 4800 foot of ascent, this late season race is often ran in Tour of Pendle

The Dave Staff Memorial Fell Race

Race report by Tony Marlow: This morning I embarked on my first ‘proper’ race since March and the first since I recovered from cancer. Also my first race in a new age group! The Dave Staff Memorial fell race is a short ‘eyeballs out’ race starting at the Olde England kiosk at Darwen, making its The Dave Staff Memorial Fell Race

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Parkrun Results 20 June 2026

Bolton Parkrun Dougie Ainsworth  29:45 (new Bolton PB) Emma Chadwick 32:30 (2nd in age category) Terri Aldred 32:34 (3rd in age category) Jay and Olivia Smith 36:43 Rachel Hancock 43:02 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Greg Kilshaw 22:46 (Haigh PB) Brian Halton 24:28 (3rd in age category) Matt Withers 24:31 Janet Rhodes 24:48 (2nd in age category) ... Parkrun Results 20 June 2026

Monday 22nd June 2026
Freckleton 1/2 Marathon

On the hottest day of the year so far, Lostockers Rachel S and Janet headed to Lancashire to compete in the Freckleton 1/2 marathon. The race boasts that it is the oldest 1/2 marathon in the UK and this event was extra special as it was the 50th anniversary of the ladies race. The race ... Freckleton 1/2 Marathon

Monday 22nd June 2026
Giants Head 10k

Race report by Sheila: A return visit to Sydling St Nicolas, Dorset, for Tony and me to run in the 10k trail race on Saturday morning. (We’re keeping the earlier morning marathon and Sunday morning half marathon in reserve!) Couldn’t see the hills as it was muggy and cloudy when we set off from the ... Giants Head 10k

Monday 22nd June 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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