Race Report by Stephen: “ The things we runners do just to complete a race “ I certainly had a few little challenges on the eventual arrival at the GNR 2024 start line but this is exactly why I pretend to be a runner as it runs parallel with life itself for me ; overcoming … Great North Run
Member took part in the latest instalment of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix, the Quays Blackleach 5 mile trail race. The race takes is 2 laps Blackleach Park. The first Lostock member to finish was Andy in 39:46, followed by Jo 40:05 who was 2nd in age category, Tony in 40:56 who was 3rd in … Quays Blackleach 5 mile trail
Gareth and Louise headed to the Lake district take part in the Lakeland Trails Keswick challenges. It was an extremely hot day which impacted runners performances. Gareth defeated the 10k, the includes 1000ft of climbing in 1:00:46, achieving 3rd in his age category. Despite 2 nasty falls, Louise was able to complete the 15k in … Keswick Trail Challenges
Lostock AC members embarked on another challenge, the gruelling Yorkshire Man. This is an off-road marathon across the South Pennines. The 26.2 miles covers a dizzying elevation gain of 3,300ft. The rain was not kind, and this made the race even more demanding. Some paths had turned to rivers and participants were required to wade … The Yorkshire Man Marathon
On Sunday 3 members headed to Newcastle to take part in the iconic Great North Run. The race sees 60,000 participants run from 13.1 miles from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Sheilds. The race is famous for it’s fantastic support all along the course and the red arrows flying over the Tyne Bridge. Jo was … Great North Run 2024
Bolton Parkrun Anthony Maxwell 26:46 (1st in age category) Sheila Garewal 32:10 (1st in age category) Rachel Hancock 35:11 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Ian Burns 30:01 Pennington Flash Parkrun Mark Checkley 30:53 Rothay (Ambleside) Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:21 Sale Water Parkrun Lynda Hardman 29:35 (2nd in age category)
Saturday 31st August 2024 – The Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race Race report by Shutters: This was the 3rd Lakes race in the 3 race series and is approx. 10 miles long and has 5000ft of ascent. Starting in Glenridding and visiting Birkhouse Moor, Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn, St Sunday Crag, in short it is … The Grisedale Horseshoe Fell Race
Lostocker Rachel Stevens competed in the August instalment of the Runthrough Media City 5k. The race takes place at the iconic Media City in Salford. The race commences outside the BBC studios and participants by following the Manchester Ship canal, before completing a loop, running across a bridge and past the Lowry Theatre. The race … Media City 5k
Wednesday night saw the annual Chair’s Fell Race. This is a race for club members that commences at Rivington Hall Barn and traverses the fells of Rivington, The race covers 5 miles and an elevation gain of over 100ft. The race requires runners to run to the top of the Pike and also to the … Chair’s Fell Race
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
