The Rivington Firefighter’s Duathlon also took place at the weekend. This is a unique event which takes place with support from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue. duathletes complete 3.5 miles trail run, followed by hilly 21 mile bike and then complete the same 3.5 miles trail run. Competitors can enter as pairs or individually.
Andy Laycock and David Wilkes entered as a team and put in an amazing performance finishing in 2:24:39. Mel Crompton and her friend Beki Gerrard finished in 2:52:26. Matt Withers took on the solo challenge finishing in 2:46:49.

Lostock AC members saw out 2025 and welcomed in 2026 in characteristically energetic fashion, tackling challenging fell races, Parkruns and milestone celebrations across the country. The year ended on a high note at the popular Trails and Ales fell race on 31 December 2025, organised by Trailblazing Events. The seven-mile course around Rivington is renowned ... Trails and Ales
Celebrations continued on 3 January at Clarence parkrun, where Janet, Bev, Brian and Greg all completed their 50th Parkruns, with the occasion made even more special as it coincided with Bev’s birthday. Andy K again led Lostock home in 23:14, finishing second in his age category. Greg (24:45) and Brian (25:48) both secured second places ... 50th Parkrun Celebrations
New Year’s Day saw Lostock members swap the fells for parks as they began 2026 in running shoes. At Haigh Woodland Parkrun, Antony Sutton led the club home in 26:48, followed by Matt W (29:44), Katie (30:13), Carol (30:40) and Ian B (31:22). Jo and Paddy in 31:35, with David W (33:16), Chris T (33:32) ... Parkrun New Years Day