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.
Bolton Parkrun George Iveson 28:56 Rachel Walker 33:11 Guernsey Parkrun Ian Burns 29:18 Nobles Parkrun Linda Hardman 39:56 Worden Parkrun Tony Marlow 22:37 Rachel Hancock 24:42 (1st in age category and Worden PB)
Race report by Jo: Our 6th Parkrun Championships fixture took us to our very own Haigh Hall, where 28 Lostockers raced around thick mud that felt more like January than June. Haigh being Haigh, the route gave us its usual mix of hills, more hills, and that one section where you’re convinced the ground is ... Parkrun Championship Haigh Hall
Race report by Josie: On Saturday, I travelled to the beautiful village of Buttermere in the Western Lake District to run The Buttermere Sailbeck Fell Race. A tough 15km (9.3mi)/ 1,315m (4314ft) mountain horseshoe over two distinct ridgelines. Although a relatively short fell race (for me), a lot of elevation is packed into the distance ... Buttermere Sailbeck Fell Race 2026