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Spring Training Initiative

Apr to Jul, 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.
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Welcome to the Spectrum Striders web site.  We are a running club based in Birchwood in north-east Warrington in Cheshire.
We were formed in 1983 and meet at our base at Birchwood Community High School.
We are a friendly running club which caters for all abilities from 14 years old and above.Spectrum Striders RC Facebook group
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North Cheshire 5k Grand Prix series
A series of 5 races in May & June jointly organised by Spectrum Striders Running Club and Altrincham & District AC. The races are:
Dunham Massey 5k (twice), Hollins Green 5k, Bowdon 5k, Lymm 5k.
Note that the correct date for the Bowdon 5k is Thu 6-Jun.

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Sat 1-Jun-2013 at 4:30pm (fun run 5:15pm)
This 5k road race is in memory of Peter Lowe, a club member who was killed in a road accident while out running nearby.  The race was first run in 2002 and is part of the North Cheshire 5k Grand Prix.

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Sat 22-Jun-2013 at 4:30pm (fun run 5:15pm)
This 5k road race starts & finishes near the Cherry Tree Primary School in Lymm.  Tea & cake afterwards!  The race was first run in 2003 and is part of the North Cheshire 5k Grand Prix.

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Wed 3-Jul-2013 at 7:30pm
Ladies-only race on a traffic-free course on paths through parkland.  Fairly flat, with just two small hills approaching footbridges, one of which the route crosses.

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Sun 18-Aug-2013 at 10:30am (fun run 9:45am)
The race has been run each year from 1984, in the top 100 UK road races by Runner's World in 2003 & 2004.  Also a Fun Run of 2k, on traffic-free course.
The race reached its entry limit in 2012.  There are no entries on the day.

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Sat 20-Jul-2013 at 4pm (fun run 5pm)
This race is organised by Burtonwood Bridge ARLFC, assisted by Spectrum Striders RC.  Free burger or hot dog for all finishers.

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Events calendar

 Day Date Time Event Champs
    30 years of Spectrum... 30 years of racing
     (30th anniversary Club Grand Prix)
 
 
 Saturday
 
 1-Jun
 
 4:30pm
 (fun run 5:15pm)

 
 Peter Lowe Memorial Hollins Green 5k (& 1k fun run)
 road
 Thursday 6-Jun 7:15pm Bowdon 5k
 road
 Thursday 13-Jun 7:15pm Dunham Massey 5k (race 2) xc/mt
 Thursday 20-Jun 7:30pm  Woolston 10k
 road
 Friday 21-Jun 7:15pm Tattenhall Tough Team Race
 Club supported
 
 Saturday
 
 22-Jun
 
 4:30pm
 (fun run 5:15pm)

 
 Lymm 5k (& 2k fun run)
 road
 Wednesday 26-Jun 7:30pm Harrock Hill #2 of 4 (nr Parbold)
 fell
 Saturday 29-Jun 12 noon
 Foel Fras (nr Llanfairfechan, North Wales)
 fell
 Sunday 30-Jun 5am–8pm 30th Anniversary Cheshire Ring canal relay run
 
 Day Date Time Event Champs
    30 years of Spectrum... 30 years of racing
     (30th anniversary Club Grand Prix)
 
 
 Wednesday


 3-Jul

 7:30pm

 Forest Park Ladies 5k [ladies only]


 xc/mt
Enter the Forest Park Ladies 5k on-line at UK Forms/BookitZone

Enter the Forest Park Ladies 5k on-line at Runner's World


 Thursday 4-Jul 8:45pm Striders Curry Night  
 Tuesday 9-Jul 6:30pm Club 5k Handicap [Striders Club members only]  [DATE TBC]  road
 Saturday 13-Jul 12 noon Family Track Day (& BBQ)  CANCELLED  
 Wednesday 17-Jul 7:30pm The Druid (nr. Mold)  Inter-club Fell Comp. race #1   fell

 Saturday

 20-Jul

 4pm
(fun run 5pm)



 Burtonwood 5 Mile Road Race

 road
 Wednesday 24-Jul 7:30pm Harrock Hill #3 of 4 (nr Parbold)
 fell
 Thursday 25-Jul 7:30pm The Wizard 5 (Alderley Edge) xc/mt
 Day Date Time Event Champs
    30 years of Spectrum... 30 years of racing
     (30th anniversary Club Grand Prix)
 
 Thursday 1-Aug 8:45pm Striders Curry Night  
 Saturday 3-Aug 2:30pm Tegg's Nose (nr Macclesfield)  Inter-club Fell Comp. race #2  fell
 Wednesday 7-Aug 7:30pm Pie & Peas 5 (Moulton, nr Winsford)
 xc/mt
 Sunday 11-Aug 10am Great Warford 10 mile
 road
 Wednesday 14-Aug 7:15pm Pilgrims Cross (Helmshore, nr Haslingden)
 fell
 Friday 16-Aug 6:30pm Club Duathlon [Striders Club members only]
 
 Saturday 17-Aug 9am Pennington Flash parkrun [free entry!]  xc/mt

 Sunday

 18-Aug

 10:30am
(fun run 9:45am)


 Birchwood 10k Road Race (& 2k fun run)

Enter the Birchwood 10k on-line at UK Forms/BookitZone

Enter Birchwood 10k or fun run on-line at Runner's World
 Wednesday 21-Aug 7:15pm Capenhurst 5k (nr. Ellesmere Port)
 road
 Monday 26-Aug 1pm Cilcain (nr. Mold)
 fell
 Wednesday 28-Aug 7:30pm Harrock Hill #4 of 4 (nr. Parbold)  fell
 Day Date Time Event Champs
    30 years of Spectrum... 30 years of racing
     (30th anniversary Club Grand Prix)
 
 Thursday 5-Sep 7pm Club road mile  [DATE TBC] road
 Thursday 5-Sep 8:45pm Striders Curry Night [TBC - may be changed]
 
 Thursday 5-Sep 6:45pm Hades Hill (Whitworth, nr. Rochdale)
 fell
 Sunday 8-Sep 9am English Half Marathon (Warrington)  road
 Saturday 14-Sep  N.W.Counties 4/3 Stage Road Relays  [DATE TBC]
 Club supported
 Sunday 15-Sep 11am Sutton 6 10k (nr Chester)
 road
 Saturday 21-Sep  Northern 6/4 Stage Road Relays  [DATE TBC] Club supported
 Tuesday 25-Sep 7pm Club Track Mile (Victoria Park track, Warrington)  [DATE TBC] road
 Sunday 29-Sep 10am/11am Sandstone Trail A & B Races xc/mt
 Day Date Time Event Champs
 Thursday 3-Oct 8:45pm Striders Curry Night  
 Sunday 6-Oct 9:30am Congleton Half Marathon
 road
 Tuesday 8-Oct 7pm Club 3k (Victoria Park track, Warrington)  [DATE TBC]
 road
 Sunday 20-Oct 10am British Fell Relays (Llanberis)  Club supported
 Sunday 20-Oct 11am Green Drive Five (Lytham St Annes)  road
 Sunday 27-Oct 10am NWSCCL #1 Clarke Gardens x/c  [DATE TBC] xc/mt
 Day Date Time Event Champs
 Sunday  3-Nov 10am NWSCCL #2 Skem x/c (Beacon Country Park)  [DATE TBC] xc/mt
 Sunday 3-Nov TIME TBC
 Tatton Half Marathon
 road
 Thursday 7-Nov 8:45pm Striders Curry Night  
 Saturday 9-Nov 12 noon
 Dunnerdale (S.W. Lake District)
 fell
 Sat/Sun 16/17-Nov  Lakes Fell Training Weekend
 
 Sunday 17-Nov 10am Preston 10 mile
 road

 Thursday

 DATE TBC


6pm optional run
 7pm food
 7:30pm meeting
 9:30pm finish


 Spectrum Striders RC AGM at Birchwood High School

 
 Day Date Time Event Champs
 Thursday 5-Dec 8:45pm Striders Curry Night  
 Sunday 8-Dec 10am Stockport 10 Mile  [DATE TBC] road

Spectrum Striders RC 30th Anniversary Events

These 30th anniversary events are open only to Spectrum Striders RC members and invited guests

30th Anniversary Dinner 
 
 
30th Anniversary Dinner 27-Apr
 Amsterdam races 30th Anniversary Grand Prix series  Cheshire Ring canal relay run 30-Jun

Training: spring/summer

Tue: Meet at Birchwood High School [track out of action for 2013]
Thu: Muster run, 6 - 7 miles from School
Sat:  x/c training, all abilities
Sun: Various runs

Check at training to confirm details.

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Striders monthly Curry Night

First Thursday of the month.  Meet between 8:30pm and 8:45pm at the Bay Leaf Restaurant in Padgate.  Set meal for £11, pay for your own drinks.

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Club championship races

There is a choice of road, fell or multi-terrain races in the three different championships.

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Run the Birchwood 10k for Prostate Cancer UK
 Contact info:
- www.prostatecanceruk.org
- events@prostatecanceruk.org
- phone:  0208 222 76622

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Striders Club Championships

All three championships have categories for Women & Men, Veteran & Senior.  There is also an overall "Champion Of Champions" trophy.  Read More

Road Race Championships

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.

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Cross Country / Multi-terrain Championships

Races from 5k up to 17 miles, with best 7 races to count.  Points decided on finishing position.  Some races are classic cross country, others are on paths & tracks.  Coordinated by Colin Martin.

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Fell Championships

Races 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 Neville Griffiths.

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