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Blackrod Scarecrow 10k

Race Report by Gareth: Race number 9 on the main road/champs calendar yesterday, the Blackrod Scarecrow Festival 10K. There were 11 of us out of a field of 181 runners. This is the second running of this race after last year’s success and what a lovely addition to the calendar it is! Starting at Hilltops Blackrod Scarecrow 10k

Parkrun Results 5 July 2025

Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 27:48 (2nd in age category) Gillian Caldwell 32:41 (1st in age category). Greendale Farm Shop Parkrun: Rachel Stevens 28:52 (3rd in age category) Markus Stevens 31:27. Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Sally McCoy 26:12 (1st in age category sand a new PB) Matt Withers 26:28 Beverley Atherton- McKenna 27:58 (3rd in age category) Parkrun Results 5 July 2025

Trawden 7

Race report by Tony: A bit more trail run tourism for us today with the Trawden 7 mile trail race, this time only about an hour from home. The race is organised by Trawden AC and starts at the recreation ground atop a hill next to the village which lies a couple of miles south Trawden 7

Andy’s 300th Parkrun and Allan’s First

Bolton Parkrun: Mel Goodall 28:27 (third in age category)   Fell Foot Parkrun Tony Maxwell 25:07 (second in age category) Sheila Garewal 31:35   Haigh Woodland Parkrun  Tommy Smith 19:53 (6th male and second in his age category) Gareth Pratt 23:34 (third in age category) Anthony Sutton 23:38 Chris Baker 24:38 Mark Shuttleworth 25:08 Brian Andy’s 300th Parkrun and Allan’s First

Parkrun Results 21 June 2025

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 31:34 Haigh Woodland Parkrun  Brian Halton 25:47 Andy Laycock 26:01 Bev Atherton-McKenna 27:43 (3rd in age category) Jay Smith 27:54 Ian Burns 30:47 Markus Stevens 32:33 Pennington Flash Parkrun Run Hazel Hatfield 25:29 (6th female and 1st in age category) Mark Checkley 29:58 Worsley Woods Parkrun Mark Shuttleworth 24:27

Race the Train

Race report by Gareth: Race the train yesterday for 10 Lostockers in the latest chapter of this years road/trail championships. A rare point to point race on the calendar, starting at the East Lancashire Railway station at Bury and finishing at Rawtenstall station, this is a 10 mile or so race, about 85% on trails Race the Train

Giants Head 10k

Race report by Tony: They call it the Giant’s Head Marathon weekend (there’s a 10k, half and full marathon over the two days), but if you’ve seen the giant etched into the chalk hillside above Cerne Abbas in Dorset you’ll have noticed that his head isn’t exactly his most eye-catching feature. The 10k’s not a Giants Head 10k

Haigh Hall 4 Mile Race

Race report by Gareth: There are 3 things certain in life: death, taxes & a hot sunny evening for the annual Haigh 4 miler. It’s always a belter of a night for this great local race for some reason and it has become a firm favourite on the club calendar. The start is absolutely crackers, Haigh Hall 4 Mile Race

Markus’ 25th Parkrun – 14 June 2025

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 30:29 (third in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Rachel Stevens 27:31 (first in age category) Andy Laycock 27:46 Mary White 28:39 (first in age category) Markus Stevens 31:34 Pennington Flash Parkrun: Hazel Hatfield 25:03 (third female and first in her age category) Beverley Atherton-McKenna 27:11 (first in age category) Greg Kilshaw Markus’ 25th Parkrun – 14 June 2025

Windermere Marathon

Race report by Katie: Today I completed the Windermere Marathon, my first one. It was a relatively small and very friendly reincarnation of the Brathay Trust route, organised by the Great Run team for the first time in 2025. A total of 444 runners completed the hilly and super scenic route around the majority of Windermere Marathon

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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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