Rachel S competed in the Race to the Castle in Lancaster. This is a beautiful race. Participants start to the north of Lancaster City Centre and run along the River Lune. It is a flat course until you reach the castle where you are welcomed by a very steep hill. Runners predominantly walked up the … Race to the Castle Lancaster
Mark C and Rob completed the Wardle Skyline Fell Race. The race takes place north of Rochdale and covers 7 miles. The run out is an undulating climb going over three tops. The run back is a superb easy gradient going downhill forever. However there is a sting in the tail. It wouldn’t be a … Wardle Skyline Fell Race
Andy and Brian completed the Rivington 10 mile challenge. As the name suggests this is a tough race with runners climbing 1,150ft. The race follows the Anglezarke Reservoir to White Coppice and back. Andy had an awesome race finishing in 1:34:07 to achieve 35th overall. Brian also had an impressive race finishing in 1:40:01.
Race report by Gareth: A fantastic turnout of 15 Lostockers took part in the latest instalment of this year’s road/trail champs, the Bolton Wanderers Community 10K. This number is made even more impressive when you take the Paris marathon contingent into account along with the Rivington 10 miler plus plenty members who normally race on … Bolton Community 10k
Race report by Gaz: Berlin did not disappoint! The day started with a sunny but cool 2°C, the wind chill at the start line was slicing through like a bratwurst knife. I clung to my emergency charity shop hoodie (acquired the day before for €5—bless you, Berlin thrift gods) until the very last second. It … Berlin Half Marathon
Lostock AC held it’s annual Chair’s Trail Race. This is friendly club race with a mixture of members racing or enjoying a chatty run. The race starts at Dicconson Lane in Aspull and then looping through Borsdane Woods towards Hindley, before completing a loop and heading back. The club would like to thank Ian and … Chair’s Trail Race
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 28:06 (third in age category) Gillian Caldwell 32:02 (new Bolton PB and first in her age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Matt & Grainne Carney 26:21 Rachel Stevens 27:03 (second in age category) James Jackson 27:07 Matt Withers 28:00 Chris Taylor 28:18 Katie Edern 28:19 ( New Haigh PB and third in … Parkrun Results 5 April 2025
Bolton Parkrun Melonie Crompton 28:33 (third in age category) Rachel Hancock 28:36 (third in age category) Kath Johnson 38:09 (third in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 23:21 Brian Halton 24:36 Rachel Stevens 26:51 (new Haigh PB and second in age category) Ian Burns 29:29 Gillian Caldwell 31:28 (new Haigh PB and first in … Parkrun Results 29 March 2025
Bolton Parkrun Gillian Caldwell 33:02 (first in age category) Rachel Hancock 33:28 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:19 (second in age category Brian Halton 24:26 (new PB) Tony Maxwell 24:54 (first in age category) Rachel Stevens 27:52 (third in age category) James Jackson 29:01 Chris Taylor 29:33 Ian Burns 30:04 (second in age category) Cathy … Parkrun Results 22 March 2025
Race report by Janet R: I completed a 25k challenge on Saturday from Dunster on the South West Coast Path. It was tough but the views were worth the drive!
Alderly Parkrun Runner Time Position Andy Kerks 21:31 13 and 3rd in age category Bolton Parkrun Runner Time Position Rachel Hancock 46:56 226 Dudley Parkrun Runner Time Position Ann-Maria Baker 34:21 183 and 3rd in age category Haigh Woodland Parkrun Runner Time Position Greg Kilshaw 23:16 29 Luke Baker 23:20 31 – 3rd in age ... Parkrun Results 25 July 2026
Race report by Rachel S: Haigh Woodland Parkrun is my local Parkrun but event number 472 was going to be extra special. Lined up with the 279 runners, were 4 runners who had just completed a 10 week couch to 5k course with Lostock AC. There were nerves when we listened to the welcome talk. ... Couch to 5K graduation
