Race report by Checkers: Always had this race on my calendar. Having previously done the tour of Bradwell I remembered what the terrain was like. Even though it was damp today I still chose trail shoes. As the grass trods are like a carpet and fantastic to run on. I also had my tour of … Peak Forrest Fell Race
The final race in the Lostock AC Road and Trail Midweek Championships took place this week with 17 members heading to Chorley for the final instalment of the Astley Park Race Series. This was the final of 3 races. Paul E had an amazing series and completed the 3.8 mile run in 23:51, followed by … Astley Park Trail Series 3/3
Lostockers took part in the first ever Scarecrow Festival Race in Blackrod. The race was part of the hugely popular Scarecrow Festival that takes place in Blackrod every July. The race commenced at The Hilltops and then headed down Manchester Road, through the centre of Blackrod, then back along Vicarage Road, down the side of … Blackrod Scarecrow Festival 10k
Fell Runners, Josie and Tony travelled to the Lake District to compete in the 2024 Edition of the Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon. The event takes place over 2 days and participants have 12 hours to find controls, they must navigating the fells with a partner, carrying all theyneed for the weekend on their backs back. … Saunders Lakeland Mountain Marathon
Bolton played host to the world famous Ironman competition and Lostock AC members were keen to join the action. Paul Lacey, Melonie Crompton and Lurdes Corlett all competed in the Ironman 70.3. This epic endurance event commences with early morning 1.2 mile in Pennington Flash. After a quick transition, participants complete a 56-mile bike ride. … Ironman Bolton 70.3
Lostock AC members competed in the Bolton Night Run, the Friday prior to the main event. Participants could compete in either a 5k or 10k. The race routes started in Bolton Town Centre, went out to Queens Park and back to the finish line. On the 10k, Paul Edwards had a fantastic run and … Bolton Night Run
Lostockers participated in the club’s annual treasure hunt. This is one of the highlights of the club calendar. This is a friendly competition, with some members taking the event more seriously than others! This year’s hunt took place around Westhoughton, Aspull and Borsdane Woods. Members were given a map and clues expertly prepared by Mark … Treasure Hunt 2024
Race report by Janet R: I completed a 25k challenge on Saturday from Dunster on the South West Coast Path. It was tough but the views were worth the drive!
Alderly Parkrun Runner Time Position Andy Kerks 21:31 13 and 3rd in age category Bolton Parkrun Runner Time Position Rachel Hancock 46:56 226 Dudley Parkrun Runner Time Position Ann-Maria Baker 34:21 183 and 3rd in age category Haigh Woodland Parkrun Runner Time Position Greg Kilshaw 23:16 29 Luke Baker 23:20 31 – 3rd in age ... Parkrun Results 25 July 2026
Race report by Rachel S: Haigh Woodland Parkrun is my local Parkrun but event number 472 was going to be extra special. Lined up with the 279 runners, were 4 runners who had just completed a 10 week couch to 5k course with Lostock AC. There were nerves when we listened to the welcome talk. ... Couch to 5K graduation
