Parkrun Results:
Bolton Parkrun: Rachel Hancock 26:29 (1st in age category), Tony Maxwell 26:55 (1st in age category) and Sheila Garewal 31:24 (1st in age category).
Haigh Woodlands Parkrun: Andy Laycock 23:27, Hazel Hatfield 23:50 (2nd in age category), Brain Halton 24:39, Greg Kilshaw 28:10, Rachel Stevens 28:23, Katie Edern 29:49 and Karen Taylor 29:51.
Preston Parkrun: Melonie Crompton 25:03 (1st in age category)
Watergrove Parkrun: Mark Checkley 35:48 (2nd in age category)
Worden Parkrun: Chris Baker 23:53
Worsley Woods Parkrun: Mark Shuttleworth 22:55 (2nd in age category).

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The Lostock AC annual Trail race took place on Wednesday 15 April 2026. This is a fun race for Lostock members only. The race covers 5 miles, starting at Dicconson Lane, Westhoughton. The race heads along Dodd Lane into Borsdane Wood. Participants complete a loop and then head back in the same direction. Prior ... Chair’s Trail Race
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