Lostock 6 2026 Race report: The Lostock 6 returned for its 43rd year on Sunday 22 February 2026. The race was another sell out and from 8.30am runners started to gather on the car park on the corner of Lockstock Lane. In a change from previous years, the weather was perfect for racing. It was … Lostock 6 Race report
A fantastic turnout saw the green vests of Lostock AC line up at Heaton Park, where runners tackled the undulating two-lap course. Known for its wide paths, steady drags and the sting in the tail from “that hill” before the finish, the course always tests pacing and grit. There were an awesome 1039 runners … Parkrun Championships- Heaton Park
Paul was back in action at the Media City Half Marathon, using the flat but exposed Salford course as preparation for his April marathon. The race features one large lap around the waterfront and surrounding roads before a shorter closing loop, but strong winds sweeping across the open sections made pacing difficult. Edwards admitted setting … Media City 1/2 Marathon
Race report by Tony: Amblezarke Amble 2026 I entered this event as a ‘time on the feet’ exercise in my quest to return to bigger things after last year. Ive lost 1.5 stones since Benidorm and Im feeling quite good about my running. This is an LDWA event so as such not a race and … Anglezarke Amble
Bolton Parkrun Jay Smith 28:30 Rachel Hancock 36:29 Haigh Woodland Park Antony Sutton 24:37 (2nd in age category) Chris Baker 25:13 Sally McCoy 27:07 (5th female and 1st in age category) Matt Carney 28:40 Lee Burns 29:22 Ian Burns 31:07 (3rd in age category) Jeanette Brandon 31:41 (2nd in age category) Gillian Baker 33:43 Katie … Gill’s 50th Parkrun – 7 February 2026
Bev was in action at the Murcia Half Marathon in Spain, enjoying perfect racing conditions of sunshine and 18 degrees. Atherton-McKenna completed the race in an amazing 2:01:26, describing the event as a relaxed and enjoyable run filled with smiles and great atmosphere, including memorable entertainment from singing paratroopers.
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 29:54 Chester Parkrun Carol Ensor 30:20 Haigh Woodland Parkrun (Route B) Andy Laycock 26:26 Chris Baker 29:08 Sally McCoy 29:08 (2nd in age category) Rachel Stevens 29:08 (2nd in age category) Matt Carney 29:52 Jeanette Brandon 30:36 (3rd in age category) Markus Stevens 36:17 Karen Taylor 41:01 Paarl (South Africa) Sheila … Parkrun Results 31 January 2026
Race report by Dan: Loughrigg-Silverhow Right, this is my first ever race report so please be gentle. On Sunday 1st February 2026, 6 brave Lostockers assembled in Ambleside for the Loughrigg Silverhow fell race which was the first race of the Lostock AC Club Fell Championship and my first ever Lakeland fell run. … Loughrigg-Silverhow
Race report by Gareth: Yesterday saw the first race on the road calendar, the Blackburn winter warmer. And the green machine turned out in force with an incredible turnout of 22 members toeing the line out of a field of 719. Just for context, we put this race on in 2023 and there were 7 … Blackburn Winter Warmer
At Bolton parkrun, Rachel H celebrated a remarkable achievement as she completed her 350th parkrun, a milestone made even more memorable amid a bustling field of 340 runners. A busy start made positioning tricky, but that did little to dampen the enthusiasm or performances of those taking part. There were several standout results, including a … Rachel’s 350th Parkrun
The Cheshire Half Marathon, described as the North West’s answer to the Great North Run, took place at the beautiful Capesthorne Hall near Macclesfield. The event is renowned for its fast course and is a popular choice for runners chasing a personal best. The scenic one-lap route follows closed rural roads around Siddington and Lower ... Cheshire Half Marathon
Report by Josie: A Special Legacy – 26 Lakes, Meres and Waters Challenge Some running challenges carry a little more meaning than others, and this one was certainly special for three Lostock AC members who supported Rob Green in completing the 26 Lakes, Meres and Waters Challenge at the weekend. The challenge has a very special ... 26 Lakes Support
Race report by Terri: Jay and I took on the Defeat Delamere 16k yesterday. We got there early to register, which was lucky because after trekking back and forth to the car park 4 times to drop things off, pick things up, get ready etc. we’d already clocked 6k before the race even started. If ... Defeat Delamere 16k
