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Saddleworth 10 Reservoirs

Josie  competed in the Saddleworth 10 Reservoirs race. The event organised by Craggrunner provides participants with the choice of visiting 5, 10 or 15 of the local reservoirs along a set, unmarked route. Josie opted to visit 10 and the course covered 27 miles of high moorlands and valleys around the Saddleworth area with an Saddleworth 10 Reservoirs

Trotters Trail Race

Despite a night of celebrations at the annual Awards celebration, this did not deter members from running across the weekend. 13 Lostockers headed to Smithills Sports Centre to compete in Burden Road Runner’s Trotter Trails Race. This is the third race in this seasons Central Lancashire Grand Prix series.     The race saw a Trotters Trail Race

Lostock AC Awards 2025

Lostock AC held their annual awards ceremony last week at Spice Valley in Horwich. It is always a fantastic night and is the opportunity to celebrate the club members achievements.     The first awards were presented to the Fell team with Tony Marlow and Nikki winning the Midweek Championship. In the Main Championships Rob won Lostock AC Awards 2025

Black Combe Fell Race

Race Report by Josie Tony & I traveled to the Lake District today for his first race of the year & we weren’t disappointed. What a fantastic race! Two stiff climbs up to Black Combe’s two summits from almost sea level . The reward was 360deg views! The descents were equally tough and rough depending on Black Combe Fell Race

Lostock 6

The Lostock 6 returned for its 42nd year on Sunday 23rd February. The race was another sell out and from 8.30am runners started to gather on the car park on the corner of Lockstock Lane. Sadly, the weather was against us this year and it was a cold a rainy day but this did not Lostock 6

Parkrun Results 22 February 2025

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 30:22 Haigh Woodland Park Andy Laycock 24:01 (second in age category) Gareth Pratt 24:52 Nikki Hamerton 26:13 (10th female and  first in age category) Rachel Stevens 28:09 (second in age category) Katie Edern 30:47 Gill Caldwell 31:46 (first in age category) Pennington Flash Hazel Hatfield 24:26 (first female) Mark Checkley 33:15 Parkrun Results 22 February 2025

Lostockers Triumph at the CLGP

Congratulations to Lostock AC members Chris, Gill, Mary and Jo who were all won trophies at the CLGP presentation. Chris was awarded his medal for attending 12 races. Mary won her age category Gill came second in her age category Jo came second in her age category

Bolton Harriers 5k

Race report by Gareth: Yesterday saw a mega turnout of 18 Lostockers out of a field of 287 runners take part in the first race of this year’s club championships and Central Lancs Grand Prix, the super fast & competitive Bolton 5K. For context on how fast this race is, the first 5 finishers were Bolton Harriers 5k

Media City 1/2 Marathon

Race report by Jo: The Media City Half Marathon this morning didn’t start off the best for Paul and me. Paul was on a course of antibiotics, and I was single-handedly keeping Sudafed in business. Despite this, just over 2000 runners lined up at the start outside the BBC, ready to tackle the course. The Media City 1/2 Marathon

Ian’s 150th Parkrun

Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 26:55 (ninth female and second in age category) Steven Davies 37:24 Franschhoek (Cape Town): Tony Maxwell 26:31 (tenth male and second in age category) Sheila Garewal 32:20 (second in age category). Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Brian Halton 25:11 (third in age category) Rachel Stevens 28:54 (first in age category) Ian Burns 150th Ian’s 150th Parkrun

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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

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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.
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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.
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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