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.

Race report by Josie: On Sunday, I headed over to Kentmere to do the 50th running of this very special race. It was 50 years since the late Pete Bland put this race together so every runner was given a commemorative map. Sadly, Pete passed away 5 years ago so his son Matt has stepped ... Pete Bland Kentmere Horseshoe Fell Race
Fulwell Quarry Andy Laycock 25:35 (third in age category) Haigh Woodland Markus Stevens 30:22 Carol Ensor 60:32 (tail walker) Mallards Pike Matt Withers 26:08 Jo Withers 33:30 (3rd in age category) Nant y Pandy Heather Soden 27:30 Ann-Maria Baker 33:37 Lynda Hardman 35:48 (3rd in age category) Worsleyw Woods: Mark Shuttleworth 23:24 (3rd in age ... Parkrun Results 18 July 2026
Race report by Jo W: Matt and I spent a few days in the Forest of Dean so decided to sign up for the Wye Valley Tunnel run. There was a marathon, half (which Matt did) and I did the 10k. They get the rare permission to run through an abandoned railway tunnel! There were ... Wye Valley Tunnel Run