Andy, Sally, Nikki and Mary took part in the Walsh Two Lads Fell Race. The race commences at the Bridge Inn on Church Street, Horwich and as the name suggests, ascends through Rivington and over Two Lads, before returning to the pub. This is a tough midweek race, covering 5 miles and an elevation gain … Walsh Two Lads Fell Race
Chris and Rachel H headed to Bury to compete in the Madbull Race the Train event. This is tough multi terrain race, taking in trails, roads, running tracks, fields and steps! The race covers 10 miles starting at Bury Train station,to the whistle of the train. As the train departs the station runners set off … Race the Train
The Lostock AC club championships are in full swing this week with another midweek race. The road runners competed in the Haigh Hall 4 mile Trail race organised by Wigan Pheonix. This race is also the 5th race of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix. Lostockers lined up on the start line with 300 other runners. … Haigh Hall 4mile Trail Race
Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Mark Shuttlworth 23:59 Ian Burns 30:02 Pennington Flash: Sally McCoy 26:44 (1st in age category) Bev Atherton McKenna 27:58 (2nd in age category) Lynda Hardman 29:44 ( Greg Kilshaw 33:35 (following completing 4 loops instead of 3) Princess Parkrun Rachel Stevens 27:19 South Manchester Sinead Carney 34:11
Seven Lostockers headed to Coniston in the Lakes to compete in the Lakeland Trails 16k challenge. This is a beautiful run starting at Coniston Sports and Social club. The event has a festive feel with live bands and several events taking place over the weekend. As this was a challenge and not a race, runners … Coniston 16k Trail Challenge
Lostockers headed to Chorley for the second instalment of the Astley Park Race. This is the third race in the road/trail midweek champs. There were some fantastic results, Paul Edwards had an amazing run, covering the 3.7 miles in 24:15. He was closely followed by Dave Parry in 26:52 and Greg Kilshaw was the third … Astley Park race 2 of 3
The Horwich Festival took place at Rivington on Monday 3 June 2024. This is a 5k route through Rivington starting at the top barn. The race heads along Royton Lane with a steep climb at Royton Road, the remainder of the race is down hill back to the barn. Lostock AC was represented by … Horwich Festival of Racing
Race report by Race Director Mark Shuttleworth: Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race This was the 4th running of the race which is named after Lostock AC’s late President Leo Pollard who was also a prominent member of Achille Ratti Climbing Club and a very accomplished Fell runner. And it was good to see Leos family … Leo Pollard Race Report
Parkrun results Gurnsey: Mark Checkley 31:20 Haigh Woodlands Parkrun: Andy Laycock 23:20, Chris Baker 23:37 (3rd in age category), Brian Halton 24:33 (2nd in age category), Mike Berry 25:11, Karen Taylor 29:44 and Ian Burns 31:54. Peel Parkrun: Lynda Hardman got a new PB of 28:37. Worsley Woods Parkrun: Markus Shuttleworth 25:05.
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
