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Bolton Harriers 5k

Race report by Gareth: Yesterday saw a mega turnout of 18 Lostockers out of a field of 287 runners take part in the first race of this year’s club championships and Central Lancs Grand Prix, the super fast & competitive Bolton 5K. For context on how fast this race is, the first 5 finishers were Bolton Harriers 5k

Media City 1/2 Marathon

Race report by Jo: The Media City Half Marathon this morning didn’t start off the best for Paul and me. Paul was on a course of antibiotics, and I was single-handedly keeping Sudafed in business. Despite this, just over 2000 runners lined up at the start outside the BBC, ready to tackle the course. The Media City 1/2 Marathon

Ian’s 150th Parkrun

Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 26:55 (ninth female and second in age category) Steven Davies 37:24 Franschhoek (Cape Town): Tony Maxwell 26:31 (tenth male and second in age category) Sheila Garewal 32:20 (second in age category). Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Brian Halton 25:11 (third in age category) Rachel Stevens 28:54 (first in age category) Ian Burns 150th Ian’s 150th Parkrun

Tatton Park 10k

Jo  competed in the Tatton Park 10k. This is a beautiful race, around the grounds of Tatton Park. The course is undulating and has a modest elevation gain of 180ft. Jo had a fantastic race and finished in 47:45.

Mad Dog 10k

Rachel H headed to Southport to compete in the Maddog. The race organisers pick a theme for the race every year, in the past there has been Barbie, Star Wars, Back to the Future, to name just a few. This year was aDeadpool/Wolverine themed run (Dogpool/Wooferine).   This was a new course from previous years, Mad Dog 10k

New Yoga Class

Lostock AC are proud to announce that we now have Yoga lessons. They are taking place on Thursday 6.30pm. Members pay just £20 for 4 sessions. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining us. membership@lostock-ac.co.uk

Parkrun Results 8 February 2025

Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 29:02 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns 30:37 (3rd in age category) Fish Hoek (Cape Town) Tony Maxwell 26:05 (1st in age category) Sheila Garewal 32:23 (1st in age category)   Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Gareth Pratt 24:23 Greg Kilshaw 25:23 Mary White 27:47 (1st in age category) Rachel Stevens 28:27 (2nd Parkrun Results 8 February 2025

Blackburn Winter Warmer 10k

Lostocker, Rachel S completed the Blackburn Winter Warmer 10k. The race is organised by Blackburn Road Runners and starts on the running track at Witton Park. The race route completed a loop around Witton Park. The race starts with a lap of the track before heading out of the park on to Buncer Lane. This Blackburn Winter Warmer 10k

Parkrun Results 1 February 2025

Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 30:42 Stephen Davies 36:47 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Chris Baker 23:42 (3rd in age category) Andy Laycock 24:53 Jo McManus 25:15 (6th female and 1st in age category) Brian Halton 25:24 Matt and Gráinne Carney 27:06 Luke Baker 27:07 (3rd in age category) Rachel Stevens 27:44 (3rd in age category) Matt Withers Parkrun Results 1 February 2025

Parkrun Results 25 January 2025

Bolton Parkrun Chris Baker 24:48 Andy Laycock 25:04 Luke Baker 25:26 (2nd in age category) Gill Caldwell 33:43 (1st in age category) Brueton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 28:31   Peel Parkrun Mark Shuttleworth 24:13 Pennington Flash Rachel Stevens 28:36 (2nd female and 1st in age category) Ian Burns 30:15 (2nd in age category) Chris Taylor 34:53 Parkrun Results 25 January 2025

Latest club news

England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards

Lostock AC were honoured to win the Unsung Project of the Year award at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards. The award recognises a project or initiative that delivers meaningful impact within the club or wider community. Lostock were rewarded for the Lostock Community Project that commenced in 2026. The project involved working with Primary ... England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards

Monday 21st September 2026
World Athletics Road Running Championship Copenhagen

It was an international outing for two Lostockers as Gill and Chris headed to Denmark to take part in the World Athletics Road Running Championship taking place in Copenhagen. Gill took on the 5k race on the Saturday afternoon, enjoying the atmosphere and excitement of race day as she represented Lostock on the streets of ... World Athletics Road Running Championship Copenhagen

Monday 21st September 2026
Katie’s 100th Parkrun

Amager Strandpark Chris Baker 25:37 Gill Baker 32:28 Bolton Parkrun Brian Halton 25:11 (2nd in age category) Andy Laycock 25:44 Lee Burns 27:31 Mary White 28:53 (1st in age category) Heather Soden 29:59 (3rd in age category) Ian Burns 32:34 Katie Edern 32:41 (100th Parkrun) Sally McCoy 32:42 Janet Rhodes 32:43 Lynda Hardman 35:10 Rachel ... Katie’s 100th Parkrun

Monday 21st September 2026

100 Members
544 Miles ran this week
50940 Elevation gain achieved this weeK

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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