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Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 26:17 (1st in age category). Fell Foot Parkrun: Tony Maxwell 25:58 (3rd in age category), Karen Taylor 30:15 (3rd in age category), Sheila Garewal 30:25 (2nd in age category) & Chris Taylor 36:23. Haigh Parkrun: Andy Laycock 23:53 & Chris Baker 24:32. Highbury Fields Parkrun: Rachel Stevens 26:59. Pennington Flash: Ian … Parkrun Results 1 June 2024

On Saturday Paul Edwards embarked on an epic challenge, completing the Ultra Loop in Wythenshawe. Participants have 6 hours to run around the track and complete as many laps as possible within the time. Paul had a fantastic run, achieving 9th place, after covering 150 laps of the track equalling 62k or 38.57miles. Paul has … Ultra Loop Wythenshawe

The Runthrough Media City race series returned on Wednesday for 2024. The series runs across the summer months and participants can run either 5k or 10k. As the name suggests the race consist of loops around Media City, Salford with 5k runners completing 2 loops and the 10k is 4 loops.   Rachel completed the … Media City 5k & 10k

Race report by Checkers: Birthday weekend day 2 Edenfield near Ramsbottom . A very long time since I have last done back to back races 10:30 am start and 40 mins travel away. Porridge for breakfast and a little cooler. Did a little warm up. My legs already felt loose and no aches. This race … Enfield Fell Race

Race report by Checkers: A great way to celebrate my birthday. With a trip up to Horton to do the Pen Y Ghent fell race being chauffeur driven by Mark. A bit difficult getting food and drink right for a 3pm start at the warmest part of the day. I was a bit apprehensive before … Pen Y Ghent Fell Race

On Sunday, Louise and Tim 3:54:24 headed North to compete in the Edinburgh Marathon. This is a popular race, described as one of the fastest marathons in the world. The race starts on Potterrow by Edinburgh University and then continues through the city centre, taking in iconic sights. The marathon then heads along the coast … Edinburgh Marathon

On Sunday, the Manchester half Marathon and 10k was held in Manchester City Centre. This saw 25,000 runners head to Manchester to take part in the event. David G and Jenni completed the half marathon. The half starts on Portland Street, travelling along the A56 towards Old Trafford, participants then head back towards the city … Manchester 1/2 Marathon and 10k

On Saturday 9 Lostock AC members competed in the Ian Hesketh memorial Duathlon. The duathlon starts at Rivington Primary School and participants complete a 5k run, 22k cycle followed by a 5k run. The 5k run takes place around the tracks of the Lower Barn, passing Lever Castle and back to the Primary School. The … Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon

Report by Jon: What a fabulous bank holiday weekend at Glamis Castle, Scotland for the final leg of the Fur Nations international Canicross event After 3 days of brilliant racing on fabulous courses, it was England that eventually took the trophy, with Scotland second and Wales third. The sport was the real winner though. The … Fur Nations International Canicross Event

Parkrun results: Bolton Parkrun: Bev Atherton-McKenna 28:38 (3rd in her age category) & Lynda Hardman 30:38. Haigh Parkrun:  Hazel Hatfield 23:50 (1st in age category), Chris Baker 24:04 (3rd in age category) & Kath Johnson 35:35. Pennington Flash Parkrun: Mark Checkley 33:48. Worsley Woods Parkrun: Mark Shuttleworth 23:00.