From parkrun to extraordinary adventures
Striders take on an amazing variety of races and events. Some race regularly, others enjoy the occasional challenge, while some never race at all — preferring the camaraderie or chance to try something new. From 5K to 400K+, our members cover it all! Alongside plenty of 10Ks, half marathons and marathons, we have runners who’ve completed the Marathon Majors and others who’ve joined the 100 Marathons Club.
Near and far
You’ll often find Striders at Rutland Water parkrun, but our adventures stretch far beyond, from the Hardmoors series and Lakeland 50 and 100 to Coast-to-Coast challenges and races from Sydney to Patagonia. One member tackled the 268-mile Summer Spine, completing the Pennine Way in around four and a half days. Two members are now Lakeland Legends, and five Striders completed the 69-mile Isle of Wight coastal path in under 24 hours. And it’s not just running — our members take on triathlons, duathlons, Ironman and more. If it’s a tough challenge, a Strider has probably tried it.
We also organise fun group relays and running days out, from the 'Spy Run' to the 'All the London Bridges' challenge.
Experience across the ages
Our oldest active member is in her eighties, and our club brings together runners of all ages, abilities and experience. Whether you’re tackling your first race, stepping up a distance, representing England as a Masters runner or planning a new adventure, there’s always someone to share advice, ideas and encouragement.
Whatever your next step
You don’t need an epic challenge in mind to benefit from that experience. Your goal might be to feel more comfortable at parkrun, improve your 10K time or simply to enjoy your running more. Our coach-led Thursday sessions are designed for runners of any ability who want to improve. Whatever improvement means to you, there’s a place to start—and plenty of encouragement along the way.