Lostock AC held their annual Treasure hunt this week. This is always a fun event, with members racing around West Houghton and Aspull trying to find the answer to clues prepared by Member Mark Smith.
Members covered distances of over 5 miles and many got lost, including one team that spent time wondering around a field. There is a mad dash to the finish as for every minute runners are late, 10 points are deducted from their score. This was the unravelling of some teams whose desire to find the answer to more clues resulted in them being almost 10 minutes late!
The victorious team was Ian Johnson, Janet Rhodes, Sally McCoy and Heather Soden. In second place was Ian and Lee Burns and in third place was Josie Greenhalgh and Tony Marlow. Lostock AC would like Janet and Ian Johnson for hosting the event.

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