Lostock AC member Tony travelled to Marsden to compete in the Trigger Fell Race. This a point to point race and runners must navigate their way from Marsden over Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder to Edale visiting three trigs points on route. The linear route is measured at 21 miles with 1650m feet climb. However, … Trigger Fell Race
Lostock AC member Jo completed her first race of 2024 by competing in the Runthrough Tatton Park 10k. It was a misty start to the day and Jo joined 253 runners who were ready to race. This is a lovely run around the beautiful park but the icy conditions did make the course slippery. Jo … Tatton Park 10k
Mark ended the year by completing the Wormstones Fell race in Glossop. This race is 5 miles with an epic climb of 1300 ft. The race started at the Beehive, Hague Street and then follows a mixed terrain. Participants run along country lanes, woods lands, cross a stream and then head out on to the … Wormstones Fell Race
Lostock AC members said goodbye to 2024 by taking part in the Madbull Events Trails and Ales New Year’s Day Fell Race. The race takes place at Rivington and is started to the sound of the bag pipes. This is a challenging race that covers 7 miles and 1,200ft elevation gain. Participants run along Roynton … Trails and Ales New Years Day Fell Race
Lostock AC members started 2024 is a positive manner, taking part in Parkrun. The results are as follows: Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Andy Laycock 24:55 Tony Maxwell 25:51 (1st in his age category) Brian Halton 26:01 (1st in his age category) Jo McManus 26:08 (1st in her age category) Janet Rhodes 27:14 (3rd in age category) … Parkrun Results 1 January 2024
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
