
Welcome to Stevenage Striders
Running Club
Stevenageβs First Totally Free Running Club
Join a community where running is truly free - no membership fees, no hidden costs.
In just 4 years, our club has helped over 1,500 runners:
To start their running journey
To get fitter and faster
To boost their mental well-being
To run further and achieve personal goals
We really are the club for every runner, of every level, at every pace. See for yourself & come and run with us!
Join us
Stevenage Striders is a fully inclusive, ARC-affiliated running club thatβs completely free to join and free to run with. Weβre proud to be one of the largest and most welcoming clubs in Hertfordshire - and the only club in Stevenage where members can enjoy free access to the Ridlins running track!
Our England Athletics qualified Head Coach is always available to provide expert advise and support, helping runners of all abilities to achieve their goals.
Membership is, and always will be, completely free. Applications are open all year round - simply click the link below to join our community and start running with us today.
Club news
Stay up to date with everything happening at Stevenage Striders! From race results and upcoming training sessions to social events and club updates, youβll find all the latest information here on our website.
For even more news and member updates be sure to check out our private Facebook group (members only).
Stevenage Striders offers a variety of training sessions, including speed endurance, hill climbs, long distance runs, track sessions and much more.
Sessions are often grouped by ability, ensuring every runner gets the right level of support and challenge. Our friendly run leaders are always on hand to guide and motivate you, making every session enjoyable and rewarding.
Club kit
We have a range of great quality club kit available in your size and all kinds of colours.
Kit can be purchased online and picked up at one of our evening sessions.
Our affiliations
Stevenage Striders are affiliated to two road running organisations:
Our main affiliation is to the Association of Running Clubs (ARC); we are also affiliated to the Herts County Amateur Athletics Association. These affiliations are free to our members when they sign up and include benefits to runners such as discount off races.

Events are better together!
Tell us about your upcoming races here.
See which races other Striders are attending and if you can join the Hall of Fame.