Cross County season started on Saturday 8 October 2023 and saw 9 members travel to Heaton Parks for a hot and muddy start to the season. The ladies completed their race first, covering 4.2 miles with an elevation gain of 463ft. Melanie Crompton-Goodall was the first Lostocker home in 439.22. She was followed by Heather Soden in 40.55, Karen Taylor in 50.35, Kate Rotherham in 51.31 and Gillian Caldwell in 52.10.
The men’s race covers 5.74 miles and an elevation gain of 584ft. Paul Edwards was the first to cross the line in 42.50, followed by James Jackson in 47.57, Mark Shuttleworth in 52.03 and Mark Checkley in 1.06.45.
Race report by Gareth: Great pics courtesy of Sheila & Rachel Susan Hancock, results provided by Johanna, now it’s time for the race report.. Another great turnout of 14 Lostockers made the journey up the M6 to the lovely town of Garstang for the magnificently titled Garstang Gallop over the seldom raced distance of 7 ... Garstang Gallop
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 35:29 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Andy Laycock 26:36 Mike Berry 26:36 Ian Burns 29:34 (first in age category) Jersey Parkrun Sally McCoy 26:17 (first in age category) Worsley Woods Tony Marlow 22:39 (new PB and first in age category)
Race report by Josie: Beater Clough Fell Race – 6.8mi/2070ft Myself, Mark S & Mark C headed over to Todmorden this morning for this superb little race. Formally a midweek race that proved difficult for many to get to, race organiser Dan Taylor moved it to Saturday for a better turnout. With 82 runners on ... Beater Clough Fell Race