Race report by Steve: Sunday morning didn’t have the familiar Lancashire chill we’re used but at last it was mild! The atmosphere around the school car park was comfortably warm from the off. The Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon — a low-key, friendly affair run by Burnden Roadrunners for the second time — is exactly the … Ian Hesketh Memorial Duathlon Race
Race report by Jo: When I signed up for this race back in September, I definitely wasn’t expecting to be running in tropical heat in Edinburgh. The day kicked off early with a 5:45am park‑and‑ride bus into the city. The race started at 8am on Potterrow outside the University of Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall. After the … Edinburgh 1/2 marathon
Race report by Gareth: I’m suffering from severe race report writing fatigue so this may be brief…ish lol. Yet another terrific turnout of 21 Lostockers took part in last night’s second instalment of the midweek champs, the Coronation Trail Race. A fairly recent addition to the race calendar (in it’s 4th year) replacing the much … Coronation Trail Race
Race report by Josie: Tony & I travelled to the Lake District at weekend to compete in the Achille Ratti organised Old County Tops Fell Race. Covering around 37 miles and over 10,000 feet of ascent, it’s a pairs race and no easy feat! The Race starts in Great Langdale and takes in the tops … Old County Tops Fell Race 2026
From Clive: What is that you may ask? Lostock cycling weekend 14/17 May 2026 riding round the Isle Of Man unsupported, where the local pagan Thriskelion symbol of the three armoured legs of Mann- representing – motion, power and life come from 🇮🇲. Famous the world over for its Motorcycle Time Trial races held in … Three Legged TT 2026
Tawd Valley Parkrun Paul Edwards 19:35 (2nd overall and 1st in age category) Antony Sutton 21:35 (7th overall) Andy Kirks 21:55 (10th overall) Luke Baker 22:57 (2nd in age category) Chris Baker 23:20 Rachel Hancock 24:21 (3rd female and 2nd in age category) Paul Lacey 24:48 Jo McManus 24:55 (6th female and 1st in age … Parkrun Results 16 May 2026
Race report by Rachel H: Southport Triathlon – Standard Distance 1500m Open water swim, 40k bike & 10k run 🏊🏼🚴🏼🏃♀️ up at 5am to head over to Southport and register for the race, lots of walking to registration then transition, I was in wave 4 (ladies & relay wave) as this is a qualifying event … Southport Triathlon
Race report by Jo: Yesterday brought round five of our Parkrun Championships, and this time we took on the wonderfully quirky Tawd Valley. I can honestly say it is one of the most bizarre parkruns I have ever done. The whole thing felt like stepping back into my childhood, with Philip Schofield and Gordon the … Tawd Valley Parkrun
Race report by Tony Marlow: Saturday saw Josie Greenhalgh and myself travel to Rydal Hall to take part in the 2026 edition of the Ambleside AC organised Fairfield Horseshoe Fell race. The weather was fair and dry for the 213 starters as we pushed up the steep climb to the first checkpoint. Its never really … Fairfield Horseshoe 2026
Haigh Woodland Park: Anthony Sutton 21:47 (new PB and 2nd in age category) Brian Halton 24:32 (1st in age category) Greg Kilshaw 24:55 Matt Withers 26:07 Lee Burns 27:31 Andy Laycock 27:33 Janet Rhodes 29:16 (2nd in age category) Bev Atherton-McKenna 29:17 Sally McCoy 29:18 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns 30:24 (3rd in age … Parkrun Results 9 May 2026
The Cheshire Half Marathon, described as the North West’s answer to the Great North Run, took place at the beautiful Capesthorne Hall near Macclesfield. The event is renowned for its fast course and is a popular choice for runners chasing a personal best. The scenic one-lap route follows closed rural roads around Siddington and Lower ... Cheshire Half Marathon
Report by Josie: A Special Legacy – 26 Lakes, Meres and Waters Challenge Some running challenges carry a little more meaning than others, and this one was certainly special for three Lostock AC members who supported Rob Green in completing the 26 Lakes, Meres and Waters Challenge at the weekend. The challenge has a very special ... 26 Lakes Support
Race report by Terri: Jay and I took on the Defeat Delamere 16k yesterday. We got there early to register, which was lucky because after trekking back and forth to the car park 4 times to drop things off, pick things up, get ready etc. we’d already clocked 6k before the race even started. If ... Defeat Delamere 16k
