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running club

strathaven striders

Local running club based in Strathaven with runners from age 8 from the town and surrounding areas.

All runners regardless of experience are welcome.

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Train with us

We train Monday to Thursday every week with sessions for all ages and experience.

Explore our sessions

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Membership is £25 per year, and lets you take part in all our coached and social sessions.

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Our app has weekly sessions, meeting places for training and your membership card.

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Coached runs, social runs and events for all ages. Run for fun, fitness, improvement or competitively.

Events

The Club runs a series of events through the year. Challenge yourself over 5K, 10K and half marathon distances along with our trail and hill races. In the summer we have a series of time trials over 5K and 10K with series winners receiving a trophy.

Club Championship

A series of runs over every distance, including a nominated Parkrun and points for events like the Great Scottish Run. Take part to earn points through the year, the winner is crowned in November.

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Scottish Athletics coaches

All our coaches have been trained by Scottish Athletics.

All ages

We welcome junior runners ages 8-11 and 12-17, and adults age 18+.

All levels

Our groups are split based on how far and how fast you want to run.

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Social runs

Uncoached social runs on Monday evenings at 7pm and Thursday mornings at 6am.

Cross training

Strength and Conditioning sessions on Thursdays at 7pm led by Coach Ruth, a qualified personal trainer

Monthly Parkrun

On the last Saturday of the month we car share and travel to a Parkrun. Ideal for First Timers.

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Events

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About

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Training

CHALLENGE YOURSELF

Club Championship
What is the Club Championship

Collect points over a range of distances.

Current standings

See our points table.

2026 qualifying events

This year’s event schedule.

Next event

to be added.

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sunday 1 november 2026

RUN WITH THE WIND 10K

A popular out-and-back route through the Strathaven countryside. Open to non-members.

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