Saturday brought further celebrations as club members gathered at Parkrun to mark Ian Burns’ 200th Parkrun milestone. A strong Lostock contingent turned out in support, with several runners achieving age-category successes and personal bests.
Among the standout performances were Brian Halton (24:52),Janet Rhodes (25:55), Mary White (28:01) and Rachel Stevens(28:23), who all claimed victories in their respective age categories. Jay Smith (24:48) recorded a new personal best at Haigh Woodland Parkrun, while several other members earned podium positions in their age groups across the country.
Other results included: Greg Kilshaw 23:30 (3rd in age category), Chris Baker 25:29, Bev Atherton-McKenna 27:21 (2nd in age category), Lee Burns 27:50, Ian Burns 29:49 (3rd in age category), Katie Edern 30:04, Gill Baker 30:39, Markus Stevens 30:49, Jo and Orla McManus 32:56 and Karen Taylor 35:22.
Elsewhere, Andy Laycock (25:46) finished first in his age category at Foro Italico Parkrun, Tony Maxwell (28:24) was second in his category at Milton Country Parkrun, Sheila Garewal (32:20) finished third in her category at the same event, Andy Kerks (21:26) secured second place in his age category at Worden Parkrun, and Mark Shuttleworth (23:55)claimed second in his category at Worsley Woods.

There was also a strong Lostock AC turnout at the Warrington Festival of Running, with members taking on both the half marathon and 10K. In the half marathon, Andy Kerks recorded a new personal best of 1:35:05, while Terri Aldred also set a new PB in 1:56:34. Sheila Garewal also had an impressive race finishing ... Warrington Running Festival
Lostock AC were honoured to win the Unsung Project of the Year award at the England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards. The award recognises a project or initiative that delivers meaningful impact within the club or wider community. Lostock were rewarded for the Lostock Community Project that commenced in 2026. The project involved working with Primary ... England Athletics Regional Volunteer Awards
It was an international outing for two Lostockers as Gill and Chris headed to Denmark to take part in the World Athletics Road Running Championship taking place in Copenhagen. Gill took on the 5k race on the Saturday afternoon, enjoying the atmosphere and excitement of race day as she represented Lostock on the streets of ... World Athletics Road Running Championship Copenhagen