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 Take on the Hills at The Hebden Challenge A fantastic turnout of 16 Lostock AC runners made an early start on Saturday morning, travelling to West Yorkshire to take part in The Hebden — a tough and much-loved event set around the surrounding hills of Mytholmroyd and Hebden Bridge. Organised annually by the ... The Hebden – full report
Bolton Parkrun Antony Sutton 23:49 (3rd in age category) Mel Goodall 26:05 (8th female and second in age category) Haigh Woodland Parkrun: Chris Baker 25:51 Andy Laycock 28:32 Ian Burns 30:35 (3rd in age category) Jeanette Branson 31:15 Gill Baker 31:45 David Wilcock 33:34 Peel Parkrun: Jay Smith 25:03 Terri Aldred 26:41 (3rd in age ... Parkrun Results 17 January 2026
Right where do I start may be 5am this morning. Picked up Janet who was ready and waiting at 5.50. Was i hallucinating already or was that to come later 🤣 Janet’s never early 🤣 We made fast progress getting there and the road diversion had gone unlike the previous Recce. We saw Dan and ... The Hebden 22 Race report by Greg