
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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| Sat 22-Jun-2013 | at 7:30pm | at 10:30am | Sat 20-Jul-2013 at 4pm | May/Jun 2013 | |
| Lymm 5k entries on the day will be available | £100 ASICS voucher for first man & woman | [5k series entries are now closed but you can still enter the individual 5k races] | |||
| Click here for Lymm 5k pre-entry list | Click here for Ladies 5k pre-entry list | Total prize fund of over £2000 | Provisional standings after 4 races now available - click here |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
| 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) | ![]() |
| 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 |
These 30th anniversary events are open only to Spectrum Striders RC members and invited guests
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| 30th Anniversary Dinner 27-Apr | Amsterdam races | 30th Anniversary Grand Prix series | Cheshire Ring canal relay run 30-Jun |
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.
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.
Read MoreThere is a choice of road, fell or multi-terrain races in the three different championships.
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All three championships have categories for Women & Men, Veteran & Senior. There is also an overall "Champion Of Champions" trophy. Read More
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Read MoreRaces 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.
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 Neville Griffiths.
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