It was another busy and successful Saturday for Lostock AC, with members representing the club across a number of parkrun events and delivering some excellent performances and age category placings.
At Bolton parkrun, Rachel Hancock led the way for the green vests with a time of 30:10, securing 3rd place in her age category. Close behind was Bev Atherton-McKenna, who finished in 30:55 and also claimed 3rd in her age group, continuing her consistent run of strong performances.
Over at Fell Foot parkrun, Sheila Garewal put in a solid effort, completing the scenic course in 32:33.
Haigh Woodland parkrun saw a fantastic turnout from Lostock AC, with a host of impressive results. Chris Baker ran 24:49 to take 2nd in his age category, while Brian Halton went one better, finishing in 25:15 to claim 1st in his age group. Nikki Hammerton delivered an outstanding performance, clocking 26:27 to finish as 3rd female overall and 1st in her age category.
They were supported by a strong team showing from Andy Laycock (26:02), Matt Carney (27:10), Lee Burns (28:23), Antony Sutton (29:17), Ian Burns (31:22), Katie Edern (32:34), Gill Baker (32:34), and Markus Stevens (33:23), highlighting the club’s depth and camaraderie.

Further afield at Tooting Common parkrun, Sally McCoy produced an excellent run of 25:43, earning 2nd place in her age category.
Meanwhile, at Worsley Woods parkrun, Mark Shuttleworth led the charge with a time of 23:26, finishing 3rd in his age category. He was followed by Jay Smith (25:02), Dougie Ainsworth (29:09), George Iveson (29:59), and Terri Aldred (30:00), rounding off another strong showing for the club.
There were some outstanding results at Parkrun. At Bolton Parkrun, Lostockers celebrated Heather Soden’s 25th Parkrun. Soden finished in 28:16 securing 2nd in her age category. Andy Kirks had an awesome run, finishing in 22:57 for a Bolton PB. Other Bolton results include: Lee Burns 28:51, Bev Atherton-McKenna 29:00, Dougie Ainsworth 30:26 and Lynda Hardman ... Heather’s 25th Parkrun
Race report by Greg: Today me and Janet travelled to Lancaster to take part in the Golden Balls run. There’s a Ten mile and 20mile option. 2 laps out and back for the 20. It’s a flat fast route along the river Lune using the old railway lines . Janet chose this as its great ... Golden Balls 20 Mile Run
Race report by Josie; Whilst on holiday in the Langdale, I took the opportunity to do The Hartsop Hop Fell Race. A challenging 12-mile (19.5 km) race through some of the wildest and most spectacular terrain in the Lake District. Organised by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, the race was first run last year and has quickly become ... Hartsop Hop Fell Race (22/8/26)