Author: Gail Robinson

The Old Mother Shipton Old Shoe Shuffle 2026. 10k distance… 02/11/2026. One of our events for our 10th year of SSAC. Last year was eventful with most runners at the start of the run going off onto the wrong route, chaos ensued until our Glenn Cooper stepped in to lead all runners onto the right path. Following a conversation about this blip at the finish, the very nice organisers said “if entering next year to contact them and they’ll sort something out”.. So today I emailed, got a very quick response, they are happy to offer 20% discount to all our members to enter this event. At the moment I need to submit numbers after which they will provide a code to use when signing up. Please do not enter…

Start Fitness would like us to remind our members of the 15% discount code they offer us. This is for online, Instore and sale items. The code to use is below. As with Sportshoes.com, this code is for Stockton Striders members only. Not to be shared.  

*shout out for volunteers Boro 10k* Email received today.. Our Middlesbrough 10K is less than 6 weeks away and we would love for you to join us on the day. We are currently still looking for volunteers to be on course as a route marshal and also in our Event Village in finish processing handing out water, goody bags and t-shirts and also in our baggage keeping runner's bags safe while they run. Both roles in the event village. On route, your running club could also take over part of the runner's route as a takeover and you can advertise your running club with flags and banners. With volunteering on the day, you also receive a FREE entry to any of our Run For All events (excluding marathons). Other benefits…

This coming Saturday, 19th July is the next of our social Saturdays this time at Fountains Abbey parkrun. It is their 500th event so could be busier than usual.  Factor this in when travelling and for parking.  Also our weather ☹️ could be a major put off.   It would be lovely to have a get together but do consider the weather and bring dry clothing  Hopefully we’ll be sat with a roof over our heads by the time the rain starts 🤞 Usual info… Run/walk the course as you wish; the main point is to hang around afterward for a drink, cake or breakfast & have a natter.   For anyone not been before, it has a lovely big cafe with a good range of food, cakes scones etc..…

July Door Rota needs filling. Only two people so far have put names down. If you can spare some time please comment below. No cover, no sessions. Thank you

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/conynghamhall/course/ This coming Saturday, 17th May is the next of our social Saturdays this time at Conyngham Hall parkrun in Knaresborough. Usual info… Run/walk the course as you wish; the main point is to hang around afterward for a drink, cake or breakfast & have a natter. The Ugly Duckling tearoom has been recommended, there is also a cafe used by Parkrun called the Black Mulberry. We’re going to be spoilt for choice. We can decide on the day. ; If you need to be away straight from the parkrun, that’s okay.. just enjoy the parkrun 😃 We do have our spot prizes to give away too 🙌 We encourage you to wear your Striders colours but this isn’t a requirement to join in. Parking is available at the hall’s…

Saturday social parkrun This coming Saturday, 19th April is the next of our social Saturdays this time at Hamsterley Forest parkrun. 🌲 ⛰️ Usual info… Run/walk the course as you wish; the main point is to hang around afterward for a drink, cake or breakfast & have a natter. We will use the Hamsterley Forest cafe. If you need to be away straight from the parkrun, that’s okay.. just enjoy the parkrun 😃 We do have our spot prizes to give away too 😃 We encourage you to wear Striders colours but this isn’t a requirement to join in. If you fancy a walk you’ll find me volunteering as a tail walker so feel free to chat alongside if the thought of running Hamsterley isn’t your thing. TRAIL SHOES to…

Hi Striders It is NYSD Relays this Sunday, 6th April It’s held at South Park, Darlington, around 12.45pm start. Approx 1 mile loop each. 4 to make a team. The link below provides further details. Please comment if interested. Many thanks Jonathon https://www.nysd.org.uk/index.php/fixtures

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/wynyardwoodland/course/ Saturday social parkrun This coming Saturday, 5th April is the next of our social Saturdays this time at Wynyard Woodland Parkrun. Close to home and known by all, there’s a cafe for afterward with outdoor seating; decent weather forecast so it’s a perfect Saturday to join your fellow Striders for a social Saturday Parkrun Also, it’s Wynyard’s 100th Parkrun so let’s help them celebrate. Usual info… Run the course as you wish; the main point is to hang around afterward for a drink, cake or breakfast & have a natter. If you need to be away straight from the parkrun, that’s okay.. just enjoy the parkrun 😃 We do have our spot prizes to give away too 😃 We encourage you to wear Striders colours but this isn’t a…

https://www.parkrun.org.uk/thorpperrow/course/**Saturday social parkrun** This coming Saturday, 8th March is the third of our social Saturdays this time at Thorp Perrow Parkrun. Blyth Links was great fun, a lovely day and a very nice cafe; let’s see what Thorp Perrow has to offer. Usual info… Run the course as you wish; the main point is to hang around afterward for a drink, cake or breakfast & have a natter. If you need to be away straight from the parkrun, that’s okay.. just enjoy the parkrun 😃 There’s a cafe called The Tea Room which we aim to use. We do have our spot prizes to give away too 😃 We encourage you to wear Striders colours but this isn’t a requirement to join in. Have a think about car sharing; comment…