Lostock Hall Carnival 5K
The Lostock Hall Carnival 5K is a mostly flat road race held in Lostock Hall, near Preston in Lancashire. It is run as part of the village carnival, starting at 11:30am. The race utilizes roads already closed for the Carnival Procession and Family Day, offering runners a traffic-free 5K integrated with the broader community event. The race is open to participants aged 11 and over; those under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. The course consists of two laps on the closed-road route, allowing spectators to see runners multiple times. The Lostock Hall Village Team, RunSmart, and Red Rose Road Runners jointly organize the event. All finishers receive a medal and a buff. Prizes are awarded to the top three overall finishers, the top three female finishers, and the first finisher in each veteran category. Complementing the race, the carnival features a procession, wacky races, a fairground, an artisan craft market, a dog show, a DJ, and live performers.