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Horwich Triathlon

On Sunday 3 Lostock AC members competed in the Horwich Triathlon. This is also known as ‘The Race to The Pike’ and is one of the oldest triathlon events in the Northwest. The Lostockers completed the standard distance race. This starts at Horwich Leisure Centre with a 500m pool swim. Campetitors then take on a Horwich Triathlon

Park Run Results 4 May 2024

Parkrun results: Lostock AC members celebrated 2 milestones at Parkrun this weekend with members Lynda Hardman and Katie Edern celebrating their 50th Park run. The results are as follows: Bolton Parkrun: Lynda Hardman (31:03); Haigh Woodland Park: Brian Halton (26;47), Andy Laycock (27:09), Katie Edern (30:23), Matt Withers (30:50), Karen Taylor (33:24) and Lurdes Corlett Park Run Results 4 May 2024

Astley Park Race 1

Wednesday 1st May saw the first of the mid-week championship trail/road races. 19 Lostock AC members headed to Chorley to complete in the Astley Park trail race. This is a 3½ mile trail race covering two laps of the park. It was a beautiful evening for a run and the sun had dried the ground Astley Park Race 1

Leo Pollard Fell Race Update!

Some great news – we can confirm that this year the Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race will be held in Conjunction with Horwich Festival of Racing. Horwich Festival of Racing Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/horwichfestivalofracing.co.uk/ You can find the Leo Pollard Fell Race Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092142715605

Chair’s Trail Race

The Lostock AC annual Trail race took place on Wednesday 24 April 2024. This is a fun race for Lostock members only.   The race covers 5 miles, starting at Dicconson Lane, Westhoughton. The race heads along Dodd Lane into Borsdane Wood. Participants complete a loop and then head back in the same direction.   Chair’s Trail Race

Howgills 13 mile Trail Race

Amanda completed the Howgills 13 Trail Race. This is a beautiful race taking place in Sedbergh in the Lakes. As the name suggests, the race takes in the summit of Howgills. Amanda had a fantastic race finishing in 3:44:08

Bolton Community 10k

Lostock members joined a further 1,200 Boltonians, taking part in the Bolton Community 10k. This was a fantastic local race starting at the Tough Sheet’s arena, heading along Chorley New Road towards Bolton, turning around at Heatonand heading back. This was an undulating course enjoying the rise and fall of the road.   Chris was Bolton Community 10k

Parkrun Results 27 April 2024

Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 38:50   Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:01 Brian Halton 24:59   Pennington Flash Lynda Hardman 31:30 (3rd in age category) Gillian Caldwell 31:59 (1st in age category)

London Marathon

Lostock AC members Janet and Rachel joined 50,000 to complete the London Marathon. This iconic race starts in Greenwich and ends on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace. Janet and Rachel were in the Blue Wave and started at 11am. The first land mark the pair passed was the Cutty Sark at mile 6. The race London Marathon

Blackpool 1/2 marathon

Jo headed north to Blackpool to complete the Blackpool 1/2 marathon. This is a flat route, starting on the promenade. Runners initially head north to Little Bisham, completing a u-turn and heading south, past Blackrod Tower, the pleasure beach and towards the airport. Following another u-turn runners head back to the promenade to finish. Jo Blackpool 1/2 marathon

Latest club news

Trails and Ales Fell Race

Lostock AC members ended 2024 with a bang by taking place in the Tails and Ales New Year’s Eve Fell Race. This is a 7 miles trail race that covers a tough elevation gain of   The race starts at The Little Tea Room, and it started by a piper playing the bag pipes. The ... Trails and Ales Fell Race

Tuesday 7th January 2025
Wormstones Fell Race

Race Report by Checkers: Happy New year everyone Yesterday morning I went to Glossop to do the Wormstones fell race. This is a very good proper fell race. You set off 200m downhill on the road then join a very long queue over a stile still going down through the woods. The the real work ... Wormstones Fell Race

Sunday 5th January 2025
Parkrun Results 4 January 2025

Haigh Woodland Park Andy Laycock 24:08 Greg Kilshaw 24:44 Brian Halton 25:22 Tony Maxwell 26:12 (2nd in age category) Rachel Stevens 27.51 (1st in age category) Matt Withers 29:33 Katie Edern 30:12 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns 30:15 Sheila Garewal 30:15 (1st in age category) Karen Taylor 33:26 Heaton Park Rachel Hancock 29:05

Sunday 5th January 2025

120 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
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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