Stockton Striders AC

23/11/2024

SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER
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Sorry folks but due to lack of volunteers, we’re cancelling our Ropner Park runs tomorrow.

I know the weather isn’t helping but these runs can’t go ahead without your help and to be honest it’s becoming a pain having to post 2-3 times or more begging for volunteers.

There’s many of you that run regularly each week with us but have never volunteered to help; just rely on the same people week in week out to do it so you can enjoy your Sunday run. It’s about time some of you paid something back.
If every person that runs with us volunteered to help, even if it’s just once every 4-5 weeks, we wouldn’t have this problem.

In future, a post will go out on a Wednesday with a reminder / update on a Friday & if there’s not enough help by Saturday afternoon, the run will be cancelled

Thanks to those who did volunteer to help out tomorrow 👏👏

If you want the runs to go ahead next Sunday (1st December) please complete the form if you’re able to help

Please pass this message on to your friends / relatives / running buddies who don’t follow us on social media

16/11/2024

01/11/2024

Now the clocks have gone back, as runners we need to make sure that we are keeping safe when out enjoying our sport in the dark. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind this autumn 🍂➡️ https://bit.ly/40qzPby

Don't forget, this week This Girl Can are encouraging runners throughout the UK to show their support for women's safety as part of their campaign. Find out more ➡ https://bit.ly/4fqclYt

16/10/2024

Sunday 20th October

We are running this Sunday 👍🏻, so come along and join in the fun 🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏼
Usual friendly and social runs in Ropner Park, 2k and 5k, all welcome.
Runs start at 9.30 with a pre run briefing before.
Come along and try the runs, get back into it or try for a time.

What we need is some very important people, a team of volunteers.
We currently need….
1 x 2K Tailrunner
1 x 5K Tailrunner
2-3 x Marshals
1 x First Aider (runner or marshal)
Just remember that we are unable to go ahead if we don’t get the help required

We all enjoy running and we feel we have a great event in a beautiful setting so if you can spare an hour or so please click on the link below & complete the form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tj7sZtj7xi3qQouYg9FqrHM92iFIWcyYgo7BC7S5eAg/edit

Thanks in advance 😁

04/10/2024

SUNDAY 6th OCTOBER
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We currently do not have any volunteers for this Sunday so please feel free to put your names forward for the following posts:-

1 x 2K Tailrunner
1 x 5K Tailrunner
2-3 x Marshals
1 x First Aider (runner or marshal)

Just remember that we are unable to go ahead if we don’t get the help required

We have over 300 people registered for timing cards & only a fraction of those turn up each week to run & it’s usually the same people each week who volunteer so let’s start giving something back

We’re only a small community running group but we get some great feedback each week so folk obviously enjoy running with us but they can’t do that without your help so if you can spare an hour or so please click on the link below & complete the form

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tj7sZtj7xi3qQouYg9FqrHM92iFIWcyYgo7BC7S5eAg/edit

Thanks in advance 😁

30/09/2024

*** CLOSURE OF RIVERSIDE WALK FOOTPATH IN STOCKTON FROM MONDAY 7 OCTOBER ***

❌ As part of the construction of Stockton Waterfront urban park, the Riverside Walk footpath between the Millennium Footbridge and the Riverside Road footbridge will be closed from Monday 7 October.

📅 This closure will be in place until the completion of the urban park in 2026.

🚧 The closure will allow work on the Riverside area of the park to begin, starting with the construction of new drainage along the river’s edge and for existing power lines to be moved to allow construction of a new substation that is needed to power the park.

🚶‍♂️ A pedestrian diversion will be in place from Teesdale Business Park to Stockton Town Centre via the Millennium footbridge. An accessible diversion route will also be available via the Princess of Wales Bridge.

➡️ More info: www.stockton.gov.uk/stockton/impact

03/09/2024

Redcar Running Festival- Sunday 22nd September

Redcar Running Festival is fast approaching. What makes it extra special this year, is that the half marathon includes the Masters ½ marathon championships. This is really great for us to be hosting this, which makes it massively important that we have an extensive team of supporters and volunteers that day.

So this is my call to arms... I am looking for as much support as possible.
Marshals, Tent Support, Chip Timing Team, Turning point marshals, tail runners (2k, 5k, 10k and ½ marathon) etc etc.

Every little bit of support will massively help. If you can let me know if you are available. If you are running, can you support before or after. I really will not turn anything down. This is a plea to anybody, not just our members. Please email [email protected]

31/08/2024

Please use this form to let us know you're available and planning to come and help out, it really helps us keep things organised knowing we have enough support. We only ask for your email address so that we can send you a confirmation that we have received your form entry

21/08/2024

Sunday 25th August
Fundraising Fun Run 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
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As most of you are aware, Stockton Sunday Runners is a totally volunteer led group and because we’re quite a small outfit we rely on the fantastic support of our runners / volunteers to keep us going

Therefore, occasionally, we have to bring out our begging bowel & ask for donations to enable us to keep putting these events on each Sunday

So, seeing as it’s a bank holiday weekend (the last one before the ☃️🎄🎅 decorations go up - eek, won’t be long 🤦‍♀️) we’ve decided to do a fundraising fun run

It’ll still start at 9.30 but there’ll be no timings (unless you use your own) and just to make things more confusing, it’ll be a reverse route run!!

Come in your running gear or come in fancy dress. The choice is yours!
The only stipulation is that it will cost adults £1 to run & U18 50p. Anything over & above that will be most gratefully received

As always, these events can’t go ahead without your support.
We already have both our tailrunners & one marshal. Thank you to Richard Hodge Hodgkiss, Liz Cain & Helen Johnston 👏👏

Really need at least another 4-5 marshals so please click on the link below & complete the form if you can help out

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tj7sZtj7xi3qQouYg9FqrHM92iFIWcyYgo7BC7S5eAg/edit

Would love to see as many people as possible joining us in whatever capacity so please share this post with your family, friends & running buddies

Thanks in advance & we look forward to seeing you on Sunday 👍