On Sunday, the Manchester half Marathon and 10k was held in Manchester City Centre. This saw 25,000 runners head to Manchester to take part in the event. David G and Jenni completed the half marathon. The half starts on Portland Street, travelling along the A56 towards Old Trafford, participants then head back towards the city centre and change from red to blue, continue along the Mancunian Way towards the Etihad. Runners, then turn around running back to Manchester and the iconic finish line on Deansgate. David was the first across the finish line in 1:49:32. Jenni, who was running to raise money for Cancer Research finished in 2:11:46.
Jo completed the 10k, this was her first race since sustaining an injury and she performed amazing to finish in 49:52.

Lostock AC members saw out 2025 and welcomed in 2026 in characteristically energetic fashion, tackling challenging fell races, Parkruns and milestone celebrations across the country. The year ended on a high note at the popular Trails and Ales fell race on 31 December 2025, organised by Trailblazing Events. The seven-mile course around Rivington is renowned ... Trails and Ales
Celebrations continued on 3 January at Clarence parkrun, where Janet, Bev, Brian and Greg all completed their 50th Parkruns, with the occasion made even more special as it coincided with Bev’s birthday. Andy K again led Lostock home in 23:14, finishing second in his age category. Greg (24:45) and Brian (25:48) both secured second places ... 50th Parkrun Celebrations
New Year’s Day saw Lostock members swap the fells for parks as they began 2026 in running shoes. At Haigh Woodland Parkrun, Antony Sutton led the club home in 26:48, followed by Matt W (29:44), Katie (30:13), Carol (30:40) and Ian B (31:22). Jo and Paddy in 31:35, with David W (33:16), Chris T (33:32) ... Parkrun New Years Day