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Horwich Festival of Racing

The Horwich Festival took place at Rivington on Monday 3 June 2024. This is a 5k route through Rivington starting at the top barn. The race heads along Royton Lane with a steep climb at Royton Road, the remainder of the race is down hill back to the barn.   Lostock AC was represented by Horwich Festival of Racing

Leo Pollard Race Report

Race report by Race Director Mark Shuttleworth: Leo Pollard Memorial Fell Race This was the 4th running of the race which is named after Lostock AC’s late President Leo Pollard who was also a prominent member of Achille Ratti Climbing Club and a very accomplished Fell runner. And it was good to see Leos family Leo Pollard Race Report

Parkrun Results 8 June 2024

Parkrun results Gurnsey: Mark Checkley 31:20 Haigh Woodlands Parkrun: Andy Laycock 23:20, Chris Baker 23:37 (3rd in age category), Brian Halton 24:33 (2nd in age category), Mike Berry 25:11, Karen Taylor 29:44 and Ian Burns 31:54. Peel Parkrun: Lynda Hardman got a new PB of 28:37. Worsley Woods Parkrun: Markus Shuttleworth 25:05.

Leo Pollard Race Update!

Hi, last minute info for tomorrows race, 6th June 19:30. Please park on the approach road up to the top Barn at Rivington see map. Follow the signs to registration. Unfortunately i have not been able to extend the toilet closing time at the Lower Barn Visitor Centre, there are toilets at Tesco at Horwich Leo Pollard Race Update!

Parkrun Results 1 June 2024

Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 26:17 (1st in age category). Fell Foot Parkrun: Tony Maxwell 25:58 (3rd in age category), Karen Taylor 30:15 (3rd in age category), Sheila Garewal 30:25 (2nd in age category) & Chris Taylor 36:23. Haigh Parkrun: Andy Laycock 23:53 & Chris Baker 24:32. Highbury Fields Parkrun: Rachel Stevens 26:59. Pennington Flash: Ian Parkrun Results 1 June 2024

Ultra Loop Wythenshawe

On Saturday Paul Edwards embarked on an epic challenge, completing the Ultra Loop in Wythenshawe. Participants have 6 hours to run around the track and complete as many laps as possible within the time. Paul had a fantastic run, achieving 9th place, after covering 150 laps of the track equalling 62k or 38.57miles. Paul has Ultra Loop Wythenshawe

Media City 5k & 10k

The Runthrough Media City race series returned on Wednesday for 2024. The series runs across the summer months and participants can run either 5k or 10k. As the name suggests the race consist of loops around Media City, Salford with 5k runners completing 2 loops and the 10k is 4 loops.   Rachel completed the Media City 5k & 10k

Enfield Fell Race

Race report by Checkers: Birthday weekend day 2 Edenfield near Ramsbottom . A very long time since I have last done back to back races 10:30 am start and 40 mins travel away. Porridge for breakfast and a little cooler. Did a little warm up. My legs already felt loose and no aches. This race Enfield Fell Race

Pen Y Ghent Fell Race

Race report by Checkers: A great way to celebrate my birthday. With a trip up to Horton to do the Pen Y Ghent fell race being chauffeur driven by Mark. A bit difficult getting food and drink right for a 3pm start at the warmest part of the day. I was a bit apprehensive before Pen Y Ghent Fell Race

Edinburgh Marathon

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

Latest club news

Strange Struggle Fell Race

Checkers competed in the Strange Struggle Fell Race, organised by Fat Boys Running club. This is a fun and friendly 9.9km fell race on a beautiful route, in Hathersage, west of Sheffield. The race includes a tough climb of 1,250ft. After a brief shower just before the start, it stayed dryish, except for a lot ... Strange Struggle Fell Race

Monday 16th September 2024
Josie’s Busy weekend

Fell Captain Josie had a busy weekend of racing. On Saturday she completed the Three Shires Fell Race. This is a tough race, starting in Ambleside, covering 20k (12.4 miles) and 4000ft elevation gain. Greenhalgh completed the gruelling race in 3:44:18. On Sunday she took part in the Achille Ratti Club Race to Lingmoor. This ... Josie’s Busy weekend

Monday 16th September 2024
Bury 10k

Lostock AC members headed to Bury to compete in the Bury 10k for the latest instalment of the Road Runners Championship. 7 Lostockers lined up with over 1,000 runners in the rain to complete the 10k route. Starting in Bury Town Centre, the race headed towards Tottington for approximately 2.5 miles. Participants then completed a ... Bury 10k

Monday 16th September 2024

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What our members love about Lostock A.C.

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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.
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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.
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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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