September saw the final instalment of the Runthrough Media City 5k. Lostockers Jo and Rachel braved to cold weather to complete the 2 laps of Media City. The rain stayed at bay but it was a freezing cold evening. The pair had a good finish to the season with Jo finishing in an epic 23:17, … Media City 5k September
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 27:18 (2nd in age category) Crosby Parkrun Matt Carney 24:25 (2nd in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 23:22 (3rd in age category) Janet Rhodes 24:21 (5th female and 1st in age category) Jo McManus 25:46 (2nd in age category) Sally McCoy 26:21 (2nd in age category) Karen … Parkrun Results – 28 September 2024
Paul E took part in the City of Preston 10k. The race starts in the City centre and then headed to Avenham Park, where the route followed the twist and turns of the park, crossing the River Ribble, through Upper Farm Nature Reserve before heading back to the start. Paul had an amazing race finishing … Preston 10k
Lostock AC members travelled to Warrington to take part in the Runthrough Warrington Running Festival. Participants could compete in a range of events covering different distances. Rachel H completed the 1/2 marathon. The race started in Bank Park in the centre of Warrington and snaked around the streets in the city centre, cutting through Victoria … Warrington Festival of Racing
Bolton Parkrun: Melanie Crompton 29:24 Rachel Hancock 29:31 (3rd in age category) Ford Parkrun: Tony Maxwell 26:10 (2nd in age category) Sheila Garewal 31:04 (1st in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Chris Baker 24:36 (2 in age category) Gareth Pratt 24:50 Louise Jeffrey-Read 26:06 (New Haigh Parkrun PB and first in her age category) Jo … Parkrun Results – 21 September 2912
Checkers competed in the Strange Struggle Fell Race, organised by Fat Boys Running club. This is a fun and friendly 9.9km fell race on a beautiful route, in Hathersage, west of Sheffield. The race includes a tough climb of 1,250ft. After a brief shower just before the start, it stayed dryish, except for a lot … Strange Struggle Fell Race
Fell Captain Josie had a busy weekend of racing. On Saturday she completed the Three Shires Fell Race. This is a tough race, starting in Ambleside, covering 20k (12.4 miles) and 4000ft elevation gain. Greenhalgh completed the gruelling race in 3:44:18. On Sunday she took part in the Achille Ratti Club Race to Lingmoor. This … Josie’s Busy weekend
Lostock AC members headed to Bury to compete in the Bury 10k for the latest instalment of the Road Runners Championship. 7 Lostockers lined up with over 1,000 runners in the rain to complete the 10k route. Starting in Bury Town Centre, the race headed towards Tottington for approximately 2.5 miles. Participants then completed a … Bury 10k
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
