Come Along on a Thursday Night
Our main “meet” 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 (18+) 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!
Most runs will last around 50 minutes and we have various routes that we use.
In the Summer months we will venture into the countryside.
During the winter we stick to street lit streets around Sleaford Town Centre.
Becoming a member gives you access to our regular meets and our calendar of races, events and social get-togethers.. plus individual membership of England Athletics
England Athletics Membership.
This gives you the advantages of being an affiliated club member, including discounts on races.
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.
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!)
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.
Adult Race Series
11 local races, carefully selected depending on distance, terrain, cost and enjoyment!
Points are awarded for competing and position.
Adult Handicap Challenge
Handicaps consist of a series of 5km races through-out the summer months.
Athletes set off at a schedule according to ability, with faster runners having a later start time and therefore a larger ‘handicap’.
Individual 1000 Mile Annual Challenge
The ultimate goal is for a Strider to run or walk 1000 miles in one year.
Club 10,000 Annual Mile Challenge
The club has set a challenge of running/walking a combined 100,000 miles across each year!
Affiliated Sporting Events
Many Striders take part in multi-terrain running including road, trail, cross country, as well as track and field athletics.
Qualifications
Members have the opportunity to get involved and support Sleaford Striders with their time, whether as a marshal on one of our official races or through study to be one of our UKA coaches.
Striders on Tour (European)
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 Luxembourg Lisbon.
This year, the Sleaford Striders will be traveling to Budapest!
Participants will have the opportunity to compete in a 10k, a half marathon, or a full marathon.
Members Only Activity
When you join the Sleaford Striders Athletics Club you will be able to participate in the many different sporting and social activities that we plan through the year.