On Saturday 9 Lostock AC members competed in the Ian Hesketh memorial Duathlon. The duathlon starts at Rivington Primary School and participants complete a 5k run, 22k cycle followed by a 5k run. The 5k run takes place around the tracks of the Lower Barn, passing Lever Castle and back to the Primary School. The cycle consisted of 3 laps, with competitors cycling along Horrobin Lane, New Road, Dryfield Lane, Rivington Lane and back towards the school. After a quick transition, participants completed the same 5k route.
Andy was the first Lostocker to cross the finish line in an impressive 1:38:04. Rachel H was the next home in an epic 1:42:42, securing third female and first in her age category. Next was Josie in 1:43:41 (2nd in age category), followed byMel 1:44:14 and Greg 1:56:05
Janet and Alan complete the duathlon as a relay with Rhodes running and Wilson cycling. They both had an epic race finishing first in the relay in 1:38:11.

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