Lostock 6

2024 Lostock 6 Results and Race Report

Lostock 6 – Sponsored by Scan Computers UK

A big thank you to everyone who entered, ran, marshalled, cheered, photographed and smiled their way around our Lostock 6, …6miles of smiles on Sunday!

Our signs and course marshals were up and active at crispfirst light followed by the re-hydration marshals, car parkand course marshals. A special mention to club member and un–sung hero Clive who from 6am moved a 10m stretch of water near the finish by bucket…again.

After close to a month of stormy wet weather we were blessed with glorious sunshine and perfect running conditions.

A full field of all abilities made their way to the registration area and enthusiastically joined in with the banging “Mel the Motivator” warm up session.

The maximum 500 entrants were reached earlier in the month, on the day there was 441 registered chip finishers.

First male runner was Jonothan Kay from Bolton United Harriers 30:34-gun time.

Second male runner was Tommy Harrison 32:16 Bolton United Harriers and third male runner was Daniel Bird 32:21 Swinton Running Club.

First female runner was Sophie Wood from Sale Harrierswho set a new course record of 33:17-Gun time

Thank you to the team at Spice Valley Horwich for sponsoring this year’s course record.

Second female runner was Carla Davies from Preston Harriers 34:50 and third female runner was Josephine Maley Jones from Astley and Tyldesley Road Runners 40:45.

First male team was Bolton United Harriers.

First female team was Burnden Road Runners.

Prize for the largest group online entry went to Burnden Road Runners.

The winner for most senior finisher category V75 was Francis Mackin of Burnden Road Runners, who completed the race in an outstanding 51:15, well done Francis.

I would like to thank our main sponsor Scan for their continued support together with our medal sponsor Got the Lot www.gotthelot.co.uk who provided the bespoke smiley finisher medals.

Thank you to Chorley Angels who provided first aid safety cover for the race.

Thank you to the team at Mad Bull Events for chip timing and results service. We also wish to thank Scan and Heritage frames for the use of their numerous car parks. Tobutt Sports for assisting with category prizes and finally we would like to thank Witchey’s for providing hot sandwiches and drinks.

A personal thankyou from me to all the marshals and support team for volunteering and cheering on every competitor, your help was very much appreciated, we could not have put on this event without you. A very special thanks to the Lostock 6 committee for your time and effort put in for Lostock 6 2024.

And lastly thankyou to all the runners whose enthusiasm and commitment make this race so special, your kind post-race messages make it all worthwhile for all of us who volunteer to help ensure you cross the finish line.

See you all on the start line next year, the last Sunday in February for another “6miles of smiles!”

Enter early to secure your place 2025!

Best regards

Scott Rotheram – Race Director