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Media City Christmas 5k and 10k

Lostock AC runners got into the festive spirit at the RunThrough Media City Christmas 5K & 10K, swapping mince pies for miles and bringing plenty of seasonal cheer to the fast, flat waterside course. It was an interesting mix of people at the start line with some runners clearly aiming for a PB and others Media City Christmas 5k and 10k

Parkrun Results 20 December 2025

Bolton Parkrun: Sheila Garewal 31:24 (2nd in age category) Gillian Caldwell 33:12 (1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 36:06 Glossop Parkrun: Andy Kerks 22:31 Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Janet Rhodes 25:50 (7th female and 2nd in age category) Chris Baker 25:59 Bev Atherton-McKenna 28:43 (2nd in age category) Sally McCoy 28:04 (2nd in age category) Heather Parkrun Results 20 December 2025

Mytholmroyd Fell Race

Race report by Checkers: The other Sunday Me and Mark travelled over the Spine of England to do the Mytholmroyd Fell race. Registration was at the same place the Hebden goes from. I could not remember whether or not I had done this race before, definitely not in November. As so many races are done Mytholmroyd Fell Race

Lostock AC secure National Lottery Funding

Lostock Ac are pleased to announce that we been successful in securing a small grant from the National Lottery Community Fund. This grant will help the club to encourage more people from our local community to get active and improve their health and wellbeing. We are currently offering free yoga sessions and will be delivering Lostock AC secure National Lottery Funding

Langdale Christmas Pudding Race

Race Report by Sheila: A 10k fancy dress race along roads in the Langdale Valley – whatโ€™s not to like? Well, it was cold and damp but it wasnโ€™t full-on raining so not bad for the Lakes in December! The race started and finished in a muddy field by the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel but Langdale Christmas Pudding Race

Parkrun Results 13 December 2025

Bolton Parkrun Mel Goodall 29:38 (3rd in age category) Bev Atherton- McKenna 30:20 (3rd in age category) Rachel Hancock 30:22 (3rd in age category) Fleetwood Promenade: Andy Kerks 21:36. Haigh Woodland Parkrun Antony Sutton 23:57 (3rd in age category) Chris Baker 25:45 Matt Withers 28:41 Ian Burns 30:17 (3rd in age category) Katie Edern 30:50 Parkrun Results 13 December 2025

Lostock AC launch Couch to 5k for 2026

๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿปโ€โ™€๏ธ FREE Couch to 5k Course ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿฟโ€โ™‚๏ธ Want to get moving, feel better in your body, and boost your mental wellbeing? This is your chance! ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿพ 10 week programme ๐Ÿ—“ Every Wednesday at 6.15pm ๐Ÿ“† Starting 7 January 2026 ๐Ÿ“ Horwich Leisure Centre ๐Ÿ’ป sign up here: Clubspark / Lostock AC / Coaching / Summary Lostock AC launch Couch to 5k for 2026

Parkrun Results 6 December 2026

Bolton Parkrun Mel Goodall 26:57 (6th female & 1st in age category) George Iveson 32:17 Rachel Hancock 54:33 Haigh Parkrun Janet Rhodes 24:43 (4th female & 2nd in age category) Antony Sutton 26:23 Bev Atherton-McKenna 28:11 (3rd in age category) Matt Withers 28:15 Sally McCoy 29:08 (2nd in age category) Carol Ensol 29:31 (2nd in Parkrun Results 6 December 2026

5k Santa Run

Gill Caldwell donned her Santa suit to take part in the 5k Santa Run supporting Blythe House Hospice at Buxton. The run consisted of 3 laps around Buxton Park. ย The race had an always a fantastic atmosphere despite the wet weather. It was a fantastic sight, seeing so many Santa’s in one place all supporting 5k Santa Run

Cross Country – Marls Pit

Marl Pitts Xcountry – Race report by Checkers: Fantastic weather today very rainy and windy I think ๐Ÿค” too much looking at where my feet were going ๐Ÿ˜ฎ. Always look forward to this one it’s a real mud fest๐Ÿ˜ƒ Finished work Friday morning with no aches or pains.๐Ÿ˜ƒ Had an easy swim at dinner time Cross Country – Marls Pit

Latest club news

Pete Bland Kentmere Horseshoe Fell Race

Race report by Josie: On Sunday, I headed over to Kentmere to do the 50th running of this very special race. It was 50 years since the late Pete Bland put this race together so every runner was given a commemorative map. Sadly, Pete passed away 5 years ago so his son Matt has stepped ... Pete Bland Kentmere Horseshoe Fell Race

Tuesday 21st July 2026
Parkrun Results 18 July 2026

Fulwell Quarry Andy Laycock 25:35 (third in age category) Haigh Woodland Markus Stevens 30:22 Carol Ensor 60:32 (tail walker) Mallards Pike Matt Withers 26:08 Jo Withers 33:30 (3rd in age category) Nant y Pandy Heather Soden 27:30 Ann-Maria Baker 33:37 Lynda Hardman 35:48 (3rd in age category) Worsleyw Woods: Mark Shuttleworth 23:24 (3rd in age ... Parkrun Results 18 July 2026

Monday 20th July 2026
Wye Valley Tunnel Run

Race report by Jo W: Matt and I spent a few days in the Forest of Dean so decided to sign up for the Wye Valley Tunnel run. There was a marathon, half (which Matt did) and I did the 10k. They get the rare permission to run through an abandoned railway tunnel! There were ... Wye Valley Tunnel Run

Sunday 19th July 2026

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

What our members love about Lostock A.C.

Member
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.
Member
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.
Member
Rachel Hancock
Iโ€™m proud to be a member of Lostock AC, itโ€™s an inclusive club with lovely people, thereโ€™s plenty of sporting activities to get involved in and the social get togethers are always welcoming and fun.

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