Bolton played host to the world famous Ironman competition and Lostock AC members were keen to join the action. Paul Lacey, Melonie Crompton and Lurdes Corlett all competed in the Ironman 70.3. This epic endurance event commences with early morning 1.2 mile in Pennington Flash. After a quick transition, participants complete a 56-mile bike ride. The ride started in Lowton and then headed into Bolton, with rides completing 2 loops along Chorley New Road.
The final part of this gruelling challenge is 13.1 miles run. The run circles through Queens Park before ending at the iconic Ironman finish line outside the Town Hall. Crompton was the first Lostock AC member to finish in an amazing 6:18:08, followed by Lacey in 6:43:26 and Corlett in 7:36:16.
There was a fantastic turn out of Lostock AC members at Parkrun on 28 December 2024. At Bolton Parkrun, members joined 279 runners. TonyMaxwell was first in 26:37 (3rd in age category), followed by Sheila Garewal 30:30 (2nd in age category and 150th Parkrun),Gillian Caldwell 35:23 (1st in age category) and Stephen Davies 40:00. ... Parkrun Results 28 December 2025
Race Report by Checkers: Whinberry Maze (Naze)🤔 Very foggy. Just me and Matty. Rubbish at fancy dress so just stuck with my Santa hat A great race for testing new gear. Certainly got my shoes and socks muddy. A very slow start from everyone. That’s the trouble with too much food and drink the day ... Whinberry Naze Fell Race
Bolton Parkrun – 271 runners 44 Andy Laycock 24:38 (2nd in age category) 63 Tony Maxwell 25:45 (2nd in age category) 133 Rachel Stevens 29:01 (3rd in age category) 159 Sheila Garewal 30:41 (1st in age category)