Come Along on a Thursday Night
Club Night is on every Thursday at 6:30pm at Sleaford Town Football Club, Eslaforde Park, Boston Road, Sleaford, NG34 9GH, with club shout-outs at 6:45pm.
Everyone (16+) is welcome, please feel free to come along and do a couple of runs with our members.
We cater for all abilities from sub 8 minute milers to walking.
Each week a committee member will make a shout out for new people – just raise your hand and we will get you into a suitable group.
** You can come along a couple of times before making any decision to join – no pressure **
There are pace setters for each groups and we don’t leave anyone behind!
There is a bar for refreshments and a chat afterwards. Come say hello!
Thursday Routes & Timing
Most runs will last around 50 minutes
In the Summer months we will venture into the countryside.
During the Winter we stick to lit streets around Sleaford Town Centre.
Other Adult Membership Benefits
England Athletics Membership.
This gives you the advantages of being an affiliated club member, including discounts on races.
Adult Club Runs
Our main “meet” is an Adult Club Run every Thursday at 6:30pm for social running, jogging and walking (and a cheeky drink after!)
Sleaford Striders Running Vest
As part of your initial joining fee, you’ll also get a Sleaford Striders running vest as a joining gift. Priceless.
Members Facebook
Our community uses Facebook to share regular updates on what’s going on with the club, what events are running etc. Once a member you’ll be added to the group so you can join in on the conversation.
Plus you can join in...
Weekly Speed Training
Meet every Tuesday at 18:45.
Activity and meeting point advertised on Members Only Facebook site.
Adult Handicap Challenge
Handicaps consist of a series of 5km races along a designated route around Sleaford, every 4 or 5 weeks during the summer months.
Athletes commence their race according to a schedule based on their abilities, with faster runners starting later thus receiving a ‘handicap’.
Adult Race Series
A number of local races, with variations across distance and terrain, with focus on enjoyment and affordability!
Points are awarded for competing and position.
Individual 1000 Mile Annual Challenge
The ultimate goal is for a Sleaford Strider to run or walk 1000 miles in one year, recording their effort across the year as part of a 1000 mile challenge.
Club 100,000 Annual Mile Challenge
The club has set a challenge of running/walking a combined 100,000 miles across each year!
Members track individual mileage which is used to determine success at the club level!
Affiliated Sporting Events
Many Striders take part in multi-terrain running including road, trail, cross country, as well as track and field athletics.
Social Activities
Social Calendar
We have an active social calendar, supported by our hard-working Social Committee.
Every year there is a great mix of adult-only and family activities.
From walking trips to the Peak District, Bowling nights, quizzes and family fun days.
Striders on European Tour
Every year, the Striders participate in a selected international race.
In 2018, more than 30 members travelled to Spain to compete in the Bilbao Night Race, which included 10k, half marathon, and full marathon events.
Since then, the group has ventured to Lucerne, Bergen, Luxembourg and Lisbon.
2025, the Sleaford Striders will be traveling to Budapest!
Striders will have the opportunity to compete in a 10k, a half marathon, or a full marathon, or just socialise!
A Chance to Volunteer
Many of the events and activities run by the club rely on volunteers.
We have a committee who determines who or what we need as a club each year.
The committee members will make requests for support when we need it.
To encourage volunteers the club has a policy on paying for courses or the certification needed by those volunteers to ensure we offer the best club experience!