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.

There were some outstanding results at Parkrun. At Bolton Parkrun, Lostockers celebrated Heather Soden’s 25th Parkrun. Soden finished in 28:16 securing 2nd in her age category. Andy Kirks had an awesome run, finishing in 22:57 for a Bolton PB. Other Bolton results include: Lee Burns 28:51, Bev Atherton-McKenna 29:00, Dougie Ainsworth 30:26 and Lynda Hardman ... Heather’s 25th Parkrun
Race report by Greg: Today me and Janet travelled to Lancaster to take part in the Golden Balls run. There’s a Ten mile and 20mile option. 2 laps out and back for the 20. It’s a flat fast route along the river Lune using the old railway lines . Janet chose this as its great ... Golden Balls 20 Mile Run
Race report by Josie; Whilst on holiday in the Langdale, I took the opportunity to do The Hartsop Hop Fell Race. A challenging 12-mile (19.5 km) race through some of the wildest and most spectacular terrain in the Lake District. Organised by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, the race was first run last year and has quickly become ... Hartsop Hop Fell Race (22/8/26)