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Howgills 13 mile Trail Race

Amanda completed the Howgills 13 Trail Race. This is a beautiful race taking place in Sedbergh in the Lakes. As the name suggests, the race takes in the summit of Howgills. Amanda had a fantastic race finishing in 3:44:08

Bolton Community 10k

Lostock members joined a further 1,200 Boltonians, taking part in the Bolton Community 10k. This was a fantastic local race starting at the Tough Sheet’s arena, heading along Chorley New Road towards Bolton, turning around at Heatonand heading back. This was an undulating course enjoying the rise and fall of the road.   Chris was Bolton Community 10k

Parkrun Results 27 April 2024

Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 38:50   Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:01 Brian Halton 24:59   Pennington Flash Lynda Hardman 31:30 (3rd in age category) Gillian Caldwell 31:59 (1st in age category)

London Marathon

Lostock AC members Janet and Rachel joined 50,000 to complete the London Marathon. This iconic race starts in Greenwich and ends on the Mall outside Buckingham Palace. Janet and Rachel were in the Blue Wave and started at 11am. The first land mark the pair passed was the Cutty Sark at mile 6. The race London Marathon

Blackpool 1/2 marathon

Jo headed north to Blackpool to complete the Blackpool 1/2 marathon. This is a flat route, starting on the promenade. Runners initially head north to Little Bisham, completing a u-turn and heading south, past Blackrod Tower, the pleasure beach and towards the airport. Following another u-turn runners head back to the promenade to finish. Jo Blackpool 1/2 marathon

Mersey Tunnel 10k

On Sunday 14th April Jo took part in her second race of the weekend, completing the Mersey Tunnel 10k. As the name suggests, the race starts in Liverpool City Centre and then travels through the Kingswsy tunnel to New Brighton and then back through the tunnel to centre of Liverpool.  Jo had a fantastic race, Mersey Tunnel 10k

Parkrun Results 20 April 2024

Parkrun Results Bolton: Tony Maxwell 26:56 and Sheila Garewal 31:09 (1st in age category). Clarence: Rachel Hancock 29:09 (3rd female and first in age category) and Lynda Hardman 33:34 (2nd in age category) Edinburgh: Kate Rotheram 34:16 Fletcher Moss: Mark Shutteworth 23:47 Haigh Woodland Park: Chris Baker 23:23 (3rd in age category) and Gillian Caldwell Parkrun Results 20 April 2024

Teenager with Altitude Fell Race

Teenager with Altitude Fell Race Report by Josie. After spending all week in sliders at work to not irritate my achilles, I thought a 16.7mi race with almost 7000ft ascent in the Lakes would do it a world of good!🙄😬 Thankfully, it didn’t give me any trouble until after the race 😩 It was a Teenager with Altitude Fell Race

Manchester Marathon- Race report by Dave P

Race report by Dave Parry: My Marathon Journey After seeing how well Lostock did at last year’s Manchester Marathon, I had to sign up for this year. My training went pretty well helped by motivation and tips from seasoned marathon runners in the club. I had only one case of seized muscles, sorted out by Manchester Marathon- Race report by Dave P

Manchester Marathon – Race Report by Greg

Race report by Greg: My First Marathon yesterday. Started really well. Things began to slip at 17 mile marker. My heart sank when the 4hr pacer went past. I managed to keep with it for a while but i couldn’t keep it going. My first encounter with the dreaded wall. Definitely the hardest run to Manchester Marathon – Race Report by Greg

Latest club news

Dunster 25k challenge

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!  

Wednesday 29th July 2026
Parkrun Results 25 July 2026

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

Wednesday 29th July 2026
Couch to 5K graduation

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

Wednesday 29th July 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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