Four Lostock AC members travelled to Worsley to compete in the Worsley Wood 5 mile Trail Race. The race is organised by Swinton Running club and as the name suggests, takes in the scenic trails of the woods. It is mixed terrain making this a beautiful but challenging run.
The first Lostocker to cross the finish line was Andy Laycock in an impressive 40.34, followed Rachel Hancock in 43.06, Rachel Stevens in 51:18 and Ste Hancock in 52:48.
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
