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On Sunday, Louise and Tim 3:54:24 headed North to compete in the Edinburgh Marathon. This is a popular race, described as one of the fastest marathons in the world. The race starts on Potterrow by Edinburgh University and then continues through the city centre, taking in iconic sights. The marathon then heads along the coast … Edinburgh Marathon

On Sunday, the Manchester half Marathon and 10k was held in Manchester City Centre. This saw 25,000 runners head to Manchester to take part in the event. David G and Jenni completed the half marathon. The half starts on Portland Street, travelling along the A56 towards Old Trafford, participants then head back towards the city … Manchester 1/2 Marathon and 10k

On Saturday 9 Lostock AC members competed in the Ian Hesketh memorial Duathlon. The duathlon starts at Rivington Primary School and participants complete a 5k run, 22k cycle followed by a 5k run. The 5k run takes place around the tracks of the Lower Barn, passing Lever Castle and back to the Primary School. The … Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon

Report by Jon: What a fabulous bank holiday weekend at Glamis Castle, Scotland for the final leg of the Fur Nations international Canicross event After 3 days of brilliant racing on fabulous courses, it was England that eventually took the trophy, with Scotland second and Wales third. The sport was the real winner though. The … Fur Nations International Canicross Event

Parkrun results: Bolton Parkrun: Bev Atherton-McKenna 28:38 (3rd in her age category) & Lynda Hardman 30:38. Haigh Parkrun:  Hazel Hatfield 23:50 (1st in age category), Chris Baker 24:04 (3rd in age category) & Kath Johnson 35:35. Pennington Flash Parkrun: Mark Checkley 33:48. Worsley Woods Parkrun: Mark Shuttleworth 23:00.

Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race Vouchers will be presented for 1st 2nd and 3rd Male and Female plus Wine for Male and Female Vet categories, as usual all proceeds are donated to Bolton Mountain Rescue. • Date & time: Thu 6 Jun 2024 at 19:30 • Country: England • Region: South/West Pennines • Category: BS … Leo Pollard Fell Race Details

Wednesday 15th May 20204 saw the second race in the Lostock AC Road and Trail Midweek Championship.  Lostock AC headed to Rivington to compete in the Coronation Trail Race. This a fantastic race organised by Horwich RMI Harriers and is the 4th race in the Central Lancashire Race series.   The race starts at the … Coronation Trail Race

Not content with completing the Coronation Race on Wednesday, Gill completed the Carsington Water 7+ Trail Race in Derbyshire. This is a 7 ½ mile clockwise circuit of the Carsington Water reservoir. The race is mainly on cycle tracks and is described as ‘flat in places’ however the race includes undulating sections and these see participants … Carsington Water 7+

Mel completed the Chester ½ Marathon on Sunday. The race started at Chester Racecourse and participants ran through Chester City Centre and out to the beautiful Chester countryside before heading back to Chester for the finish. Mel ran with her daughter Erin and they had a fantastic race finishing in 02:01:36.

Parkrun Results: Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 26:29 (1st in age category), Tony Maxwell 26:55 (1st in age category) and Sheila Garewal 31:24 (1st in age category). Haigh Woodlands Parkrun: Andy Laycock 23:27, Hazel Hatfield 23:50 (2nd in age category), Brain Halton 24:39, Greg Kilshaw 28:10, Rachel Stevens 28:23, Katie Edern 29:49 and Karen Taylor 29:51. … Parkrun Results 18 May 2024