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Litter Picking at Rivington

Lostock AC members joined the Rivington Heritage Trust to collect litter around Rivington. Members spent 2 hours collecting a range of items, including a fishing pole, t-shirt, glasses and lots of empty alcohol containers. Lostockers filled 6 rubbish bags with items that we found.

Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round

Race report by Fell Captain Josie STAN BRADSHAW PENDLE ROUND Advertised as 10.4mi/1936ft A great team of 6 Lostock Fellrunners headed over to Pendle Hill this morning for the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round in blissful ignorance of the weather forecast! Starting at Barley Village Hall, the race begins with a mile of road to the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round

Trotters Trail Race

Race Report by Road Captain Gareth Sunday saw the 3rd event on the road/trail championships , the Trotters 5 miles community trail race. There was another great turnout of 11 Lostockers took on this challenging, varied, sometimes brutal route, yet another new route for this well established and well run race. Starting in ankle deep Trotters Trail Race

High Cup Nick Fell Race

On Saturday, 6 hardy Lostock fellrunners headed up to the North Pennines to compete in the first club fell champs race, High Cup Nick.  Starting at the quaint village of Dufton, a total of 412 runners set off on the 9.3mile race with 1509ft ascent.  The route heads out of the village along a road section High Cup Nick Fell Race

Lostock 6

Lostockers were out in force at the club’s annual race, the Lostock 6. This is always a popular race around Lostock starting at the old Barnstormers pub, the race completes a loop around Lostock. This is a fast race with clubs from all over the Northwest competing. The first Lostocker to cross the finish line Lostock 6

Parkrun Results – 24 February 2024

Parkrun Results – 24 February 2024 Bolton – Rachel Hancock 28:35 (second in her age category) Haigh Woodland Park – Andy Laycock 24:56 and Matt Carney 28:26. Pennington Flash – Mark Checkley 33:28

Congratulations Tony

Congratulations to Lostock AC member Tony who won his age category in the Central Lancashire Grand Prix. Tony was awarded his trophy at our social run on Wednesday. Well done Tony. An amazing achievement!

Great North West Half Marathon

Rachel Stevens completed the Great North West Half Marathon. This race takes place every February in Blackpool. Participants are usually faced with storms and high winds. However, the 2024 race was a pleasant surprise and runners were welcomed by a dry and sunny day. The race route commences at Wilton Promenade, starting with runners heading Great North West Half Marathon

Cross Country #4

Saturday saw the final race of the cross country season. In the male race Paul Edwards was the first Lostocker home, completing the muddy laps oh Heaton Park in an impressive 44:35. The next to finish the 10k was James Jackson in 50:38, followed by Mark Shuttleworth in 52:58, Andy Laycock in 56:29 and Greg Cross Country #4

Parkrun Results 17 February 2024

Parkrun results for 17 February 2024 Haigh Woodland – Chris Baker 24:03 volunteer – Karen Taylor Bolton – Rachel Hancock 27:39 Pennington Flash – Hazel Hadfield 24:52 (first in age category)

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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