
We are a friendly running club which caters for all abilities from 14 years old and above. >Read More

We are running a training programme for newcomers and those returning to running, leading to a 5k race. You will get coaching, a 5k race entry & a club bath towel. >Read More
Sun 22-Aug-2010 at 10:30am (fun run 9:45am)
The Birchwood 10k has been run each year from 1984, ranking in the top 100 UK road races by Runners World magazine in 2003 and 2004. We also organise a Fun Run of about 2k, on a traffic-free course.
Entries received so far (14-Jun): 177
Read MoreWed 7-Jul-2010 at 7:30pm. Our ladies-only race is on an accurately measured traffic-free course on good paths through parkland. It is fairly flat, with just two small hills approaching footbridges, one of which the route crosses.
Please click here for results of the 2010 race.
Read MoreBurtonwood 5 Mile Road Race
Sun 17-Jul-2010 at 4pm. The Burtonwood 5 Mile road race is organised by Burtonwood Bridge ARLFC, assisted by Spectrum Striders. There is a fun run of about 1.8 miles at 5pm. Free burger or hot dog for all finishers. Entries are now being accepted for this race.
North Cheshire 5k Grand Prix series
A series of 5 races in May & June organised by Spectrum Striders Running Club and Altrincham & District AC. The races are: Dunham Massey 5k (twice), Hollins Green 5k, Bowdon 5k, Lymm 5k. The series reached its max of 150 entries for 2010. All 5 races have now been run for 2010 and the final standings are now available.
Sat 26-Jun-2010 at 3:30pm (fun run 4pm)
This accurately measured 5k road race is part of the North Cheshire 5k Grand Prix. It starts and finishes close to the Cherry Tree Primary School in Lymm. Race results were updated on Sun 27-Jun and are now available for both the 5k and the fun run, also some race photos. Please click here to see them.
5k series results are also now available
Read MoreSat 5-Jun-2010 at 4:30pm
Results are now available. Please click here to see them. This race is part of the North Cheshire 5k Grand Prix.
| Thursday | 1-Jul | 8:45pm | Striders Curry Night | |
| Thursday | 1-Jul | 7:30pm | Manchester 5k Sizzler (1 of 4) | road |
| Sunday | 4-Jul | 10am | Penny Lane 10k | road |
| Wednesday | 7-Jul | 7:30pm | Forest Park Ladies 5k [ladies only] | road & xc/mt |
| Saturday | 10-Jul | 12 noon | Spectrum Striders Family Track Day | |
| Saturday | 10-Jul | 1pm | Radcliffe AC 5 Mile Multi Terrain Race | xc/mt |
| Sunday | 11-Jul | 11:30am | Pennine Lancashire 5k (inc English & Northern 5k Champs) | |
| Tuesday | 13-Jul | 6:30pm | Club 5k Handicap | road |
| Thursday | 15-Jul | 7:30pm | Manchester 5k Sizzler (2 of 4) | road |
| Saturday | 17-Jul | 4pm | Burtonwood 5 Mile Road Race | road |
| Wednesday | 21-Jul | 7:30pm | Sefton Park 5 Miles | road |
| Wednesday | 28-Jul | 7:30pm | Harrock Hill race 3 (1 of 4 to count) | fell |
| Thursday | 29-Jul | 7:30pm | Manchester 5k Sizzler (3 of 4) | road |
| Sunday | 1-Aug | 11am | Wagon & Horses 10 Miles | road |
| Wednesday | 4-Aug | 7:30pm | Pie & Peas 5 | xc/mt |
| Thursday | 5-Aug | 8:45pm | Striders Curry Night | |
| Saturday | 7-Aug | 2:30pm | Tegg's Nose (nr. Macclesfield) | fell |
| Wednesday | 11-Aug | 7:15pm | Pilgrims Cross (Helmshore, Rossendale) | fell |
| Thursday | 12-Aug | 7:30pm | Manchester 5k Sizzler (4 of 4) | road |
| Sunday | 15-Aug | 10am | Great Warford 10 Mile | road |
| Tuesday | tbc | 7pm | Club 3k Time Trial [date tbc] | |
| Friday | 20-Aug | 6:30pm | Club Duathlon [Striders only] | |
| Sunday | 22-Aug | 10:30am (fun run 9:45am) | Birchwood 10k Road Race (& 2k fun run) | |
| Wednesday | 25-Aug | 7:30pm | Harrock Hill race 4 (1 of 4 to count) | fell |
| Sunday | 29-Aug | 9:30am | Fleetwood Half Marathon | road |
| Monday | 30-Aug | 12:30pm | Moel Fammau (Cilcain, nr. Mold) | fell |
| Thursday | 2-Sep | 8:45pm | Striders Curry Night | |
| Thursday | tbc | 7pm | Club Road Mile | road |
| Friday | 3-Sep | 7pm | Deestriders Off-road 5 mile [provisional] | xc/mt |
| Saturday | tbc | Northern 4/6 Stage Relays | (non-champs) | |
| Saturday | 11-Sep | tbc | Cheshire 4/6 Stage Relays | (non-champs) |
| Saturday | 18-Sep | 2pm | Lantern Pike (Little Hayfield, Peak District) | fell |
| Sunday | 19-Sep | 11am | Sutton 6 10k (near Chester) | road |
| Sunday | 19-Sep | 10:40am | Great North Run | (non-champs) |
| Saturday | 25-Sep | 11am | Whernside (Dent, NE of Kirkby Lonsdale) | fell |
| Sunday | 26-Sep | 10am | Macclesfield Half Marathon | road |
| Sunday | 26-Sep | 11am | Pennington Flash 5 Mile Trail Race | xc/mt |
| Tuesday | 28-Sep | 7pm | Club Track Mile | road |
| Saturday | 2-Oct | 2pm/1pm | Puma Coniston Trail Race & Challenge | xc/mt |
| Sunday | 3-Oct | 10am/11am | Sandstone Trail A & B Races | xc/mt |
| Sunday | 3-Oct | 9am | English Half Marathon (Warrington) | road |
| Thursday | 7-Oct | 8:45pm | Striders Curry Night | |
| Sunday | 10-Oct | 11am | Breidden Hills (nr. Oswestry) | fell |
| Sunday | 17-Oct | 11am | Green Drive Five (Lytham St Anne's) | road |
| Sunday | 17-Oct | UKA British Fell Relays (Scotland) | (non-champs) | |
| Saturday | 23-Oct | 11:30am | Race You To The Summit (nr. Littleborough) | fell |
| Thursday | 4-Nov | 8:45pm | Striders Curry Night | |
| Sunday | 21-Nov | 11am | Preston 10 Mile | road |
| Sat/Sun | 20/21-Nov | Lakes Fell Training Weekend |
| Thursday | 2-Dec | 8:45pm | Striders Curry Night | |
| Sunday | 5-Dec | 10:30am | Guys 10 (near Preston) | road |
| Sunday | 12-Dec | tbc | Stockport 10 Miles | road |
| Sunday | 12-Dec | 8am | Calderdale Way Relay | non-champs |
| Thursday | 6-Jan | 8:45pm | Striders Curry Night | |
| Sunday | xx-Jan | 11am | Four Villages Half Marathon (Helsby) [provisional] | road |
| Sunday | xx-Jan | 11am | NWSCCL #5 Walton Park x/c [provisional] | xc/mt |
These are 2010 dates...
| Thursday | 4-Feb | 8:45pm | Striders Curry Night | |
| Sunday | 7-Feb | 11am | Alsager 5 | road |
| Sunday | 7-Feb | 11am | Liverpool & District x/c League Champs, Clarke Gardens | xc/mt |
| Saturday | 13-Feb | 2pm | Parbold Hill Race | xc/mt |
| Saturday | 13-Feb | 11:30am to 2pm | Cheshire County x/c Championships | xc/mt |
| Sunday | 14-Feb | 11am | Northern Veterans x/c Championships | xc/mt |
| Sunday | 21-Feb | 11am | Spectrum Striders Birchwood Forest Park Cross Country | xc/mt |
| Sunday | 21-Feb | 11am | Village Bakery ½ Marathon (Wrexham) [cancelled] | road |
| Saturday | 27-Feb | English National x/c Championships | xc/mt |
Tue: track training, meet 6:45pm at Victoria Park track. Thu: Muster run, meet 6:45pm at Birchwood High School. Also, various Sun runs & Sat track training.
Read MoreFirst Thursday of the month. Meet between 8:30pm and 8:45pm at the Bay Leaf Restaurant in Padgate.
Read MoreThere is a choice of road, fell or multi-terrain races in the three different championships.
Read MoreThanks to everyone who helped at the race. Striders winners were Liz (Senior), Caroline (V40), Karon (V45), Debbie (V50) and the ladies team. Full results are available here.
The 2010 series results are now available. Click here to see them.
Next curry night is Thu 5-Aug, at the Bay Leaf, approx 8:30pm to 8:45pm start. Set meal for £10, drinks paid separately. Read more...
Spectrum Striders win the 2009 England Athletics NW Senior Club of the Year award.
All three championships have categories for Women & Men, Veteran & Senior. There is also an overall "Champion Of Champions" trophy. >Read More
Races at distances from 1 mile to half marathon, with best 7 races to count. Points per race are decided on a formula related to world best age group times. Coordinated by Janet Redpath.
Read MoreRaces from 5k up to 17 miles, with best 7 races to count. Points decided on finishing position. Some classic x/c, other races on paths & tracks. Coordinated by Colin Martin.
Read MoreRaces from 3 miles up to 13 miles with varying amounts of climb, with best 6 races to count. Points decided on finishing position. Coordinated by Nev Griffiths.
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