Sunday saw the next instalment of the Central Lancashire Grand Prix race service. 6 members headed to Leigh to take part in the Pennington Flash 5 Mile Trail Race organised by local club Leigh Harriers. It was perfect weather for the race with the rain staying away.
The race started on the club’s running track before, heading to Pennington Flash. Runners covered the many undulating paths of the Flash before heading back to the club for a very speedy finish on the track.
The first Lostock AC member across the finish line was Gareth in a fantastic 38:42, followed by Tony in 41:44, securing third in his age category and Chris in 43:14. Rachel S was the first Lostock lady in 47:46, shortly followed by Karen in 51:33 and Gill, who was third in her age category 53:56.

Race report by Rachel H: The event is held at the leisure centre of a caravan park so parking wasn’t an issue, I was in the 8:35 wave which went off slightly behind schedule but I enjoyed the none rushed atmosphere, helped to settle race day nerves. Swim was great although I did get held ... Ribby Hall Triathlon
Race report by Gill: Yesterday 5 lostock runners took part in the Trotters 5 mile trail race at Smithills this race is always a surprise as the course changes slightly each year it was a cold start near Smithills Hall this year and a fairly flat start but not for long before you start the ... Trotters 5 mile trail race
Bolton: Rachel Hancock 30:50 Haigh Woodland Park: Gregg Kilshaw 24:25 Brian Halton 25:44 (first in age category) Andy Laycock 26:29 Lee Burns 28:04 Ian Johnson 28:34 (first ever Parkrun) Janet Rhodes 28:36 (2nd in age category) Ian Burns 30:03 (3rd in age category) Bev Atherton-McKenna 30:53 Katie Edern 31:45 (3rd in age category) Lynda Hardman ... Parkrun Results 7 March 2026