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Race report by Tony: As usual, it seemed like a good idea at the time – a race that Sheila and I hadn’t done previously as part of our ‘training’ for the Benidorm half in three week’s time. I’d either not read the small print, or had forgotten in the meantime, that the ‘8’ is … Allithwaite 8

Bolton Parkrun: Josie Greenhalgh 25:34 (2nd female and 1st in her age category) Melonie Goodall 26:07 (4th female and 2nd in her age category) Beverly Atherton-McKenna (8th female and 1st in her age category) Rachel Hancock (9th female and 2nd in her age category) Heather Soden 28:44 (10th female and 2nd in her age category) … Parkrun Results 25 October 2025

Race report by Karen: Saturday afternoon was the first cross country race of the season in the South East Lancashire Cross Country League. The weather was sunny and reasonably warm, as is often the case for the October race. Louise and I were representing the Lostock women and we made our way to the start … Cross Country 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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