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 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)