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Race report by Chris: This weekend was the Blackpool festival of running. On Saturday there was a 2k, 5k &10k races. Today was the Marathon and half Marathon. It was an early start setting off with my support crew of Gillian Baker  and Luke at around 7am. Both races started just north of north pier, … Blackpool 1/2 Marathon

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

Race Report by Phil: They say it always rains in Manchester… Except on marathon day! This year was Manchester’s biggest yet with 42,000 runners taking part … Theres something appealing about a flat terrain route which is primed for PBs. The conditions were perfect and everything was setup to be a good day and chasing … Manchester Marathon Race report by Phil

Race report by Gareth: Another terrific turnout of 19 Lostockers headed north yesterday for the 4th instalment of this year’s road/trail champs…the Lancaster Three Bridges 10K. Starting & finishing (🤮) on the track at Salt Ayre sports centre, this is for the most part a flat & fast 10K crisscrossing the picturesque River Lune. As … Lancaster 3 Bridges 10k

Race report by Emma: Yesterday’s Manchester Marathon was tough. The weather started off ideal—cool, sunny, and comfortable—but it didn’t stay that way for long, and I ended up feeling far too hot. Around mile 9 or 10, I developed a really painful stitch that forced me to stop for while. Luckily, I had some Gaviscon … Manchester Marathon

Race report by Josie: Saturday’s Fell Race Report   As part of the club’s Lakeland Fell Championship, three Lostockers travelled to Stair in the Newlands Valley of the Lake District to compete. Rob Sharkey took on the Newlands Memorial Fell Race, a popular 11.5‑mile route with 3,609ft of ascent. Tony Marlow and Josie Greenhalgh opted … Teenager with Altitude Trail Race

Alexandra Parkrun: Jay Smith 24:24 Hafan Pwllheli Matt Carney 27:52 (1st in age category) Haigh Woodland Park: Lee Burns 29:16 Greg Kilshaw 29:55 Ian Burns 30:29 (3rd in age category) Carol Ensor 31:26 Jamaica Pond Boston USA Sally McCoy 24:51 (1st in age category) Janet Rhodes 28:07 Morecambe Prom George Iveson 26:28 Rothwell Parkrun: Dan … Parkrun Results – 18 April 2026

Race report by Rachel H: Mary White and myself took part in the sprint distance triathlon this morning, it’s a very popular event with a competitive field of athletes, it’s based at the Edge hill University campus, 400m pool swim, then 3 laps of the fairly flat bike course and a 5k run round the … West Lancs Spring Triathlon