Welcome to Lostock A.C.
The friendly running club

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About us
More than just a running club

This small but friendly club was first established in the early 1980s. It continues to go from strength to strength. Within the club, there is something for everyone, whether you run for pleasure, enjoy the social interactions, race competitively or want to try cycling and swimming.

Come and see what we are all about on Wednesday nights at 6:50pm for a 7:00pm start from the Horwich Leisure Centre foyer.

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Our Committee

Committee member Jon Tuson
Jon Tuson
Ordinary member
Committee member James Jackson
James Jackson
Cross Country Captain
Committee member Paul Lacey
Paul Lacey
Road Captain
Committee member Heather Soden
Heather Soden
Ordinary Member
Committee member John Smith
John Smith
Life President
Committee member Sheila Garewal
Sheila Garewal
Ordinary Committee Member
Committee member Jenni Donnellan
Jenni Donnellan
Secretary
Committee member Rachel Hancock
Rachel Hancock
Tri Captain
Committee member Mark Shuttleworth
Mark Shuttleworth
Men's Fell Captain
Committee member Josie Greenhalgh
Josie Greenhalgh
Ladies Fell Captain
Committee member Jo McManus
Jo McManus
Road Captain and Membership Secretary
Committee member Gareth Pratt
Gareth Pratt
Road Captain
Committee member Rachel Stevens
Rachel Stevens
Welfare Officer and Lostock AC Race Director
Committee member Clive Worthington
Clive Worthington
Chairman
Committee member Christine Smith
Christine Smith
Ordinary Committee Member
Committee member Andy Laycock
Andy Laycock
Treasurer

Upcoming events

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Yoga

Date: Thursday 11th December 2025 at 6:30 pm

Friday morning track

Date: Friday 12th December 2025 at 7:00 am

Mel’s Bootcamp

Date: Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 7:00 pm

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Thinking of joining us?
We meet every Wednesday

We meet every Wednesday in the foyer of Horwich Leisure Centre at 6.50pm for a 7.00pm start. We usually start off with a few announcements before splitting off into groups, it's all very informal and friendly.

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Latest club news

Lostock AC launch Couch to 5k for 2026

🏃🏻‍♀️ FREE Couch to 5k Course 🏃🏾🏃🏿‍♂️ Want to get moving, feel better in your body, and boost your mental wellbeing? This is your chance! 🏃🏾 10 week programme 🗓 Every Wednesday at 6.15pm 📆 Starting 7 January 2026 📍 Horwich Leisure Centre 💻 sign up here: Clubspark / Lostock AC / Coaching / Summary ... Lostock AC launch Couch to 5k for 2026

Wednesday 10th December 2025
Parkrun Results 6 December 2026

Bolton Parkrun Mel Goodall 26:57 (6th female & 1st in age category) George Iveson 32:17 Rachel Hancock 54:33 Haigh Parkrun Janet Rhodes 24:43 (4th female & 2nd in age category) Antony Sutton 26:23 Bev Atherton-McKenna 28:11 (3rd in age category) Matt Withers 28:15 Sally McCoy 29:08 (2nd in age category) Carol Ensol 29:31 (2nd in ... Parkrun Results 6 December 2026

Wednesday 10th December 2025
5k Santa Run

Gill Caldwell donned her Santa suit to take part in the 5k Santa Run supporting Blythe House Hospice at Buxton. The run consisted of 3 laps around Buxton Park.  The race had an always a fantastic atmosphere despite the wet weather. It was a fantastic sight, seeing so many Santa’s in one place all supporting ... 5k Santa Run

Wednesday 10th December 2025
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Lostock A.C. in numbers

100 Members
544 Miles ran this week
50940 Elevation gain achieved this weeK

What our members love about Lostock A.C.

Member
Greg Kilshaw
Joining Lostock AC has been one of the best things that's ever happened to me. I decided to give it a try mainly to loose weight and meet new people. It's really helped with my weight, mental health and output on life. I've been in the club over a year now. Everyone makes you feel so welcome and I love being part of the Lostock family. My running has definitely improved, especially seeing all the medals I've won. It is not just running, Lostock offers other activities too such as cycling, bootcamp and skiing. All I've had a go at which has just been brilliant. Lostock is my second family . I have entered the Machester marathon next year and an ultra. All this for someone who couldn't run . Everyone has made me feel very welcome in the club, I now consider myself to be a runner and would recommend anyone to give Lostock a try.
Member
Rachel Stevens
I joined Lostock AC to help improve my running and to motivate me to run more often. The club has surpassed my expectations. I am not from Bolton originally and did not have many friends in the area. I now feel part of an extended family. I have been encouraged and supported to run half marathons, marathons and an Ultra. I would never believe this was possible 3 years ago.
Member
Rachel Hancock
I’m proud to be a member of Lostock AC, it’s an inclusive club with lovely people, there’s plenty of sporting activities to get involved in and the social get togethers are always welcoming and fun.

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