06/03/2026
🌄 **SAVE THE DATE — LEO POLLARD MEMORIAL FELL RACE**
A Lostock AC classic returns for 2026.
Join us as we honour our late club president, Leo Pollard — a true fell runner, climber, and legend of our community — with a tough, beautiful race across the Rivington hills.
📅 **Thursday 4th June 2026**
⏰ **7:30pm start**
📍 **Rivington Barn Grounds, Bolton (BL6 7SB)**
💷 **£5 entry — on the day only**
👟 **Race Details**
- **Category:** BS
- **Distance:** 10 km (6.2 miles)
- **Ascent:** 420 m (1,378 ft)
- **Minimum age:** 18
- **Grid Ref:** SD634145
📞 **Race Organiser:** Mark Shuttleworth – 07817 578475
📧 mark.shuttleworth@tiscali.co.uk
🐕 **No dogs allowed on the course** (Natural England requirement)
⚠️ **Run under FRA rules** — please ensure you’re familiar with the safety requirements.
Expect steep climbs, sweeping moorland, and the kind of views Leo loved. Whether you’re racing hard or soaking up the atmosphere, this is one for the calendar.
👉 Full details here: **https://lostock-ac.co.uk/leo-pollard-memorial-fell-race/**
💚 See you on the start line.