Race report by Shutters: Shepherds Skyline Fell Race – 2nd Nov 2024, 1pm. This race is a personal favourite of mine having run this at least 11 times over the past 18 years. At 6 mile/10k 1150ft/350m ascent it is a typical short race and consists of an uphill start, a flat bit to Stoodley … Shepherds Skyline Fell Race
Jo travelled to Lancaster to compete in the Lancaster ½ marathon. Due to flooding on the route, there was a last-minute course change. The new course stared at Salt Ayre athletic track and was an out and back following the river Lune. This was a beautiful trail route on tarmac before finishing the last 300m … Lancaster 1/2 Marathon
Lostock member David Gregson travelled to New York to take part in the world famous, New York marathon. This iconic race starts on Staten Island, heads through Brooklyn, up to Queens before crossing the Queensborough Bridge in toManhatton. The race then heads north into the Brox, runners then head south running the final 3 miles … New York Marathon
Bolton Parkrun Melonie Crompton 29:40 Rachel Hancock and her dog Loki 49:49 (both in Halloween fancy dress). Fell Foot Parkrun Anthony Maxwell 25:08 (first in age category) Sheila Garewal 30:25 (third in age category) Haigh Parkrun Andy Laycock 23:12 (second in age category) Chris Baker 23:42 Lee Burns 28:10 Ian Burns 29:39 Keswick Parkrun Rachel … Parkrun Results
Report by Janet: On Saturday 26th October myself and Greg took part in a 10 mile off road Charity Bike Ride in Settle into raise funds for Sue Ryder. The charity supports families and their loved ones with end of life care. It’s a fantastic annual event and there’s no excuse not to do it … Sue Ryder 10 mile challenge
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 25:43 (5th female and first in age category) Stephen Davies 37:11 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 23:17 Chris Baker 24:21 Brian Halton 25:42 (second in age category) Jo McManus 26:03 (second in age category) Rachel Stevens 28:29 Ian Burns 29:45 Lurdes Corlett (and Denis the dog) 32:25 Heaton Parkrun Beverley Atherton-McKenna … Parkrun Results 27 October 2024
Saturday saw the start of the cross-country season with 5 Lostock AC members heading to Heaton Park for the first instalment. This is always a tough event with lots of mud on an undulating difficult course. The course consists of 2 gruelling laps. The ladies’ race is first, covering 5 miles. The first female home … Cross Country 1
Rachel S braved the weather and headed to the Welsh coast to take part in the Abergele running festival. The festival consists of both a 5k and a 10k. The 5k race commenced at 9.30am. Storm Ashley was making herself known to runners with strong wind and rain. The race was a flat and straight … Abergele 5k & 10k
On Wednesday, the Lostock AC’s usual social run was replaced by the annual Chairs Road Race. This is a friendly competition for club members in which participants can pick a short or long course. The long route covers 4 miles, starting at Victoria Road in Horwich, runners run along Chorley Old Road to the Bob’s … Chair’s Road Race
Bolton Parkrun: Anthony Maxwell 27:07 (1st in age category) Sheila Garewal 31:25 (1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 54:11 (walk) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Matt Carney 23:55 Chris Baker 24:00 (2nd in age category) Johanna McManus 26:46 (1st in age category) Andy Laycock 28:45 (3rd in age category) Ian Burns 30:11 Nova Prestatyn Parkrun Rachel … Parkrun Results 19 October 2024
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
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
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
