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Benidorm 1/2 Marathon

Race report by Andy Laycock: Benidorm half report. This is why I don’t do race reports. You’ll need a bottle of wine never mind a brew. Read time about an hour😀 Saturday saw ten adventurous Lostockers doing the Benidorm half marathon. The travel arrangements were wide and varied. Five of us were in the Hotel Benidorm 1/2 Marathon

Food bank Run

As part of our Wednesday social run, we completed a Foodbank run to Horwich Foodshare. Lostockers took food and supplies that will be donated to local families in Horwich.

Tour of Pendle

Lostock AC fell runners also had a busy weekend. 5 fell runners completed the tour of Pendle. This is a tough race cover 17miles and a dizzying elevation gain of 4500ft. Tom lead the way and finishing in just under 3 ½ hours. He was joined by Josie, Mark S, Mike and Kerry . The Tour of Pendle

Last Drop 5k

Race report by road captain Gareth: Yesterday saw 14 Lostockers (I’m including honorary youngster Luke Baker, who ran because his dad Chris entered twice by accident lol) take part in the beautiful Last Drop Village 5K race. This is North Bolton Runners event & the last on this years Central Lancs Grand Prix circuit. And Last Drop 5k

Cross country #2

Saturday saw the second instalment of the South EastLancashire Cross Country. The ladies race starts at 13:20 and sees participants completing 3 laps of a very muddy and undulating field. The laps cover 5 miles with an elevation gain of 460ft. It was a wet and cold day which made the laps more challenging.   Cross country #2

Dave Staff Memorial fell race

Race report by Tony Marlow: 2024 started off as a good year race well for me. Several new races (to me) under my belt and feeling back on it after a lean couple of years. Then I pick up a foot injury, started major house renovations on top of the usual work! This meant 4 Dave Staff Memorial fell race

Parkrun Results 16 November 2024

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 32:46 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Greg Kilshaw 27:21 Andy Laycock 28:01 Chris Taylor 33:05 Sandringham Parkrun Tony Marlow 24:53 Selby Parkrun Ian Burns 27:47 Stratford Parkrun Natalie Godfrey 26:49 (1st in age category) Tim Lippett 26:50 (1st in age category) Winslow Parkrun Lynda Hardman 29:39 (1st in age category)

Dunnerdale Fell Race

Dunnerdale Fell race. This is short race covering just 5 milesbut it was still tough covering an epic 1,900ft elevation gain. The race covers the rugged fells between the Lickle and the Duddon valleys. It is a beautiful but tough course with varied terrain. Checkers had a fantastic time, stopping to take photographs and enjoying Dunnerdale Fell Race

Windmill Remembrance Day 10k

Lostockers headed to Lytham St Annes to join 1,361 runners for the annual Windmill Remembrance Sunday 10k. The race starts on Lytham Green with a 2 minute silence at 11am to remember and honour fallen heroes. The race then follows a scenic route along the coast towards Fairhaven, before completing a u-turn and concluding at Windmill Remembrance Day 10k

Parkrun Results 9 November 2024

Bolton Parkrun Stephen Davies 38:07 Bramhall Parkrun Rachel Hancock 25:58 (third in her age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Chris Baker 23:36 Tony Maxwell 25:27 (first in age category) Rachel Stevens 27:46 (first in age category) Ian Burns 29:24 Sheila Garewal 30:24 (second in age category) Lancaster Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:01 Penrith Katie Edern 28:15 (a Parkrun Results 9 November 2024

Latest club news

Boston Marathon

Race report by Janet: What an experience. Boston has been amazing. I get it now. This city loves the marathon and embraces all who run it. After arriving last Thursday we spent 4 days exploring the city, visiting Harvard and eating our way from one place to the next. Lobster rolls, stuffed clams, Boston cream ... Boston Marathon

Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Chair’s Trail Race

The Lostock AC annual Trail race took place on Wednesday 15 April 2026. 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. Prior ... Chair’s Trail Race

Tuesday 21st April 2026
Manchester Marathon – race report by Paul

The Manchester Marathon 2026 once again proved that while rain may be a Manchester staple, race day is the exception. Under near-perfect conditions, a record-breaking 42,000 runners gathered, ready to take on the challenge in what would become the city’s biggest marathon yet. With runners setting off in waves, anticipation built quickly. Phil was first ... Manchester Marathon – race report by Paul

Tuesday 21st April 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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