Rachel Stevens is the Welfare Officer and Race Director at Lostock AC. Rachel also runs the club Social Media and prepares the weekly article for the Bolton News.
Rachel started running in 2011 when her place of work decided to enter a team in to the Manchester 10k and Rachel has been running ever since.
Rachel enjoys racing and her favourite distance to run is 10k. Rachel had not ran further then 10 until she joined Lostock AC in 2019. Since joining Lostock she has completed numerous 10k’s and completed her first marathon in 2023.
Rachel has had numerous running achievements including being selected to be on the cover of the 30 year anniversary edition of Runners World.
Email: welfare@lostock-ac.co.uk
Lostockers took to the fells for the final social run of 2025. It was a tough run taking in the summits of the Pike, 2 Lads and Winter Hill. Lostockers are now preparing for 2026, planning the new Couch to 5k programme and preparing for the 43rd Lostocker 6 on 22 February 2026.
Bolton Parkrun Chris Baker 25:45 (3rd in age category) Rachel Hancock 28:33 (3rd in age category) Sheila Garewal 31:33 (2nd in age category) Bev Atherton- McKenna 31:43 Gill Baker 31:45 (3rd in age category) Tony Maxwell 31:59 (returning from injury) Pennington Flash: Lynda Hardman 71:01 (tail walker) Skipton Parkrun Andy Kerks 21:39 (2nd in age ... Parkrun Results 27 December 2025
While many were tucking into mince pies or assembling toys, a determined group of runners chose a more energetic start to Christmas Day by taking part in parkruns across the country – proving that festive spirit and fast feet go hand in hand. At Bolton Parkrun, the yuletide cheer was out in force as runners ... Christmas Day Parkrun