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Parkrun Takeover

Lostock AC painted Haigh Woodland parkrun green for a full club takeover on Saturday 18 October. The popular 5k event saw Lostock members fill every volunteer role — from timekeeping and barcode scanning to marshalling and tail walking — ensuring the morning ran seamlessly. The club’s cheers and cowbells echoed through the scenic woodland course, Parkrun Takeover

Chair’s Road Race

One of the most anticipated fixtures in the Lostock AC calendar, the Chair’s Road Race, took place on Wednesday evening, drawing a superb turnout from across the club. The route starts at the corner of Victoria Street and Church Street in Horwich before climbing steadily up Chorley Old Road to the Bob Smithy Inn, where Chair’s Road Race

Parkrun Results 18 October 2025

Bolton Parkrun Melonie Goodall 27:20 (3rd in age category)   Haigh Woodland Parkrun James Jackson 23:09 Daniel Woods 23:40 Andy Laycock 24:46 Ian Burns 29:27 Mark Stevens 30:50 Gill Baker 31:45 Rachel Hancock 65:24 (tail walker) Jeanette Brandon 65:24 (tail walker) Lyme Park Gillian Caldwell 35:28 (first in age category) Peel Parkrun Mark Shuttleworth 22:26 Parkrun Results 18 October 2025

Yorkshire Marathon

Race report by Dave: We had a great time in York. We arrived Friday night, so had time to enjoy the National Rail Museum, a chocolate story on Saturday before heading out to dinner in a city packed with tourists. I realised I’d booked for the Italian for the Friday by mistake so Wagamama noodles Yorkshire Marathon

4 Paw Challenge

Race Report by Jon: Warning – long story. 🤣 This weekend was the 4 Paw Challenge, an event down at Thetford Forest, Norfolk. It was a multi category event, incorporating canicross, bikejor, scooters and full dryland sled rigs. For me, it was my first ever go at bikejor. I like to know what I’m doing 4 Paw Challenge

Parkrun Results 11 October 2025

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 27:56 (8th female and first in age group) Beverly Atherton-McKenna 27:59  (9th female and 2nd in age group) Gillian Caldwell 32:16 (first in age category) Ellesmere Port Jay Smith 26:36 (2nd in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Chris Baker 24:54 Heather Soden and Buddy 27:28 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns Parkrun Results 11 October 2025

Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race

Race report by Josie: 12.5mi/5000ft ascent. It’s a beast of a race from start to finish! Starting with a 2mile climb onto the tops followed by a run across Martcrag Moor, the home of the fellrunner swallowing bogs! A spicy traverse under Esk Pike. A rocky ascent of Bowfell before a navigational nightmare of Crinkle Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race

Manchester 1/2 Marathon by Antony

Race report by Antony: Completed my first half marathon today at the Manchester Half in 1 hour 39 minutes much quicker than I was expecting! I think the spectator encouragement got me round and playing catch the 1 hour 40 pacer for the majority of the race. Brilliant race really well organised I would recommend Manchester 1/2 Marathon by Antony

Manchester 1/2 Marathon by Emma

Race report by Emma: Ran Manchester Half Marathon this morning. It was my first time running this course, and I  got a  personal best  of 02:05:39, beating my previous  half marathon PB from March this year, which was 2:19:45. The weather conditions were brilliant. It had forecast sun but the mist from early morning seemed Manchester 1/2 Marathon by Emma

West Lancashire Half Marathon

Race report by Sally: Today Janet and I took part in the West Coast Half Marathon organised by the Fylde runners. We registered bright and early at the finish in Lytham on the side of Fairhaven Lake. Then took the bus that the tannoy kept telling us to board asap and do not wait for West Lancashire Half Marathon

Latest club news

Cross Country – Marls Pit

Marl Pitts Xcountry Fantastic weather today very rainy and windy I think 🤔 too much looking at where my feet were going 😮. Always look forward to this one it’s a real mud fest😃 Finished work Friday morning with no aches or pains.😃 Had an easy swim at dinner time to relax my back even ... Cross Country – Marls Pit

Sunday 7th December 2025
Parkrun Results 29 November 2026

Haigh Woodland Parkrun Greg Kilshaw 24:10 Janet Rhodes 24:39 (8th female and 2nd in age group) Hazel Hatfield 25:29 (2nd in age category) Andy Laycock 29:36 Brian Halton 26:09 (1st in age category) Chris Baker 26:14 Mike Berry 26:37 Rachel Hancock 27:27 (3rd in age category) Beverly Atherton-McKenna 28:10 (2nd in age category) Carol Ensol ... Parkrun Results 29 November 2026

Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Blackburn 10k

Race report by Emma: Blackburn 10K. Official Chip time 55.00. Beat last year’s time of 57.39. So a course PB and 10K PB by a very small 33 seconds. It’s always a cold one for Blackburn! The temperature was a chilly 0 as we set off. As we got off the motorway, the sun was ... Blackburn 10k

Tuesday 2nd December 2025

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544 Miles ran this week
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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.
Member
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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