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Cross country

It was initially presumed that the race would be cancelled but despite the mud, the race was on! The muddy conditions made this a tough race and participants described the route as ‘brutal.’ The ladies were the first to race, starting at 1.35pm, they completed 3 laps of a water logged field, covering 5k. The Cross country

Parkrun results – 20 January 2024

Due to the icy conditions, many of the local Parkruns were cancelled but Lostocker Kath Johnson travelled to Poolsbrook Parkrun, finishing in an awesome 36:02.

Stanbury Splash

Mark Checkley completed the Stanbury Splash. This race is 6.7 miles covering a tough elevation gain of 1200ft. Starting from Penistone Hill Country Park, the race circuits the upper reaches of Ponden Clough and Stanbury Moor. Mark had a fantastic race, finishing in 1:29.

Trigger Fell Race

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

Curling

Lostock AC tried something different on Saturday and went Curling!

Parkrun Results – 13 January 2024

Parkrun results 13 January 2024 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 24:13 (1st in age category) Ian Burns 28:52 ( Rachel Stevens 29:23 Bolton Rachel Hancock 27:00 (6th female- 2nd in her age category) Pennington Flash Mark Checkley 31:57

Tatton Park 10k

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

Parkrun Results 6 January 2024

Parkrun results 6 January 2024 Bolton Parkrun Tony Maxwell 27:34 Rachel Hancock 29:04 Sheila Garewal 31:59 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Ian Burns 29:04 Worsley Woods Parkrun Mark  Shuttleworth 32:51 Conwy Karen Taylor 31:34 Chris Taylor 43:23

Wormstones Fell Race

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

Trails and Ales New Years Day 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

Latest club news

England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards

Lostock AC were honoured to win the Unsung Project of the Year award at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards. The award recognises a project or initiative that delivers meaningful impact within the club or wider community. Lostock were rewarded for the Lostock Community Project that commenced in 2026. The project involved working with Primary ... England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards

Monday 21st September 2026
World Athletics Road Running Championship Copenhagen

It was an international outing for two Lostockers as Gill and Chris headed to Denmark to take part in the World Athletics Road Running Championship taking place in Copenhagen. Gill took on the 5k race on the Saturday afternoon, enjoying the atmosphere and excitement of race day as she represented Lostock on the streets of ... World Athletics Road Running Championship Copenhagen

Monday 21st September 2026
Katie’s 100th Parkrun

Amager Strandpark Chris Baker 25:37 Gill Baker 32:28 Bolton Parkrun Brian Halton 25:11 (2nd in age category) Andy Laycock 25:44 Lee Burns 27:31 Mary White 28:53 (1st in age category) Heather Soden 29:59 (3rd in age category) Ian Burns 32:34 Katie Edern 32:41 (100th Parkrun) Sally McCoy 32:42 Janet Rhodes 32:43 Lynda Hardman 35:10 Rachel ... Katie’s 100th Parkrun

Monday 21st September 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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