Rachel Hancock and Rachel Stevens joined 1,266 runners and completed the Mad Dog 10K in Southport. The race is known for having a different theme every year. This year the theme was Barkbie (based on Barbie), and participants are encouraged to engage with the theme.
The race started at Stanely High School and then headed along Marine Drive towards Southport. It was an extremely windy day and a strong wind was blowing runners backwards as they headed towards the centre of Southport. Runners then completed a loop around Pleasure Land and the Marina, then joining Marina drive back to the start. Runners were rewarded with tails wind which resulted in a quick finish to the race. Rachel H finished in 52:35 followed by Rachel S in 56:54.
Lostock Athletic Club gathered to celebrate a year of remarkable performances and personal milestones, as members came together for the annual awards evening. The event highlighted the depth of talent across disciplines ranging from cross country and road running to fell racing and multi‑event competitions. The club’s cross-country accolades reflected strong performances across age categories. ... Lostock AC Award 2026
Lostock AC delivered a strong showing at the first ever Bolton Half Marathon and 10K organised by Epic Events, with runners taking on a challenging new course that showcased some of the town’s most recognisable landmarks. Both races started in Queen’s Park, sending runners out on a route that mixed steady climbs, fast descents and ... Bolton 10k and 1/2 Marathon
Bolton Parkrun Rachel Hancock 53:58 Haigh Woodland Parkrun Chris Baker 25:27 Andy Laycock 26:26 Brian Halton 26:31 (1st in age category) Antony Sutton 26:48 Sally McCoy 27:16 (1st in age category) Matt Withers 27:41 Lee Burns 29:15 Jeanette Brandon 31:17 Ian Burns 32:01 Gillian Caldwell 34:15 (1st in age category) Heaton Park Carol ... Parkrun Results – Carol’s 100th