About us

Sandbach Striders was born back in 2003. Since the early days, membership has grown with a firm ethos of the club being not just about running but social activities as well. The club is affiliated to UK AAA and has its own qualified coaches. Many other special events take place on various nights too.

The club meets on Wednesdays at 18:30 and Sundays at 09:00 at Elworth Cricket Club.

Whilst many members compete in races from 5k to Marathons, the emphasis remains purely on keeping people motivated and having fun. Why not scan through our race reports to see what we’ve been up to? Having read them, you’re sure to see why Sandbach Striders has developed the motto of being

"No Ordinary Running Club!"

Monday 9 May 2016

This week's news: 08/05/2016

Members of Sandbach Striders crossed the finish line in nine different events, ranging in distance from one of the free weekly 5k parkruns to an ultra-marathon.
Duncan Robertson, Milly Robertson, Mary Chadwick and Michael Escolme at Hanley parkrun
Club Chair Michael Escolme was joined by fellow parkrun tourist for the hilly 5k route around Hanley parkrun. Duncan along with daughter Milly finished in 35:12 with Michael Escolme in 37:25.


Meanwhile at Congleton, eight Striders ran the three laps of Astbury Mere, with Catherine Winders and Gayle Robson both earning themselves new personal best times.

The full results were as follows:

19:29 Steven Barton
20:31 Heather Carter
21:13 Tom Mayell
24:44 Alice Bober
25:15 Matthew Jones
26:57 Catherine Winders
27:22 Rick Kelso-Davies
31:49 Gayle Robson
Heather Carter, Catherine Winders and daughter, and Gayle Robson at Congleton parkrun
Paul Barnett ran the St. Helens’ parkrun which starts and finishes at the magnificent mid-Victorian Mansion House in Victoria Park. Paul finished in 19th out of 256 runners in a time of 22:17 
Paul Barnett at St Helens parkrun
Also in parkrun action were Matt and Elaine Wood who ran Tamar Lakes, finishing in 26:26 and 29:23 respectively, and Julia Dunlop who finished Conwy parkrun in 31:05.

Four Striders ran the Bala Challenge in North Wales. This event allows runners and walkers to complete 8, 14 or 20 mile routes around the scenic Bala Lake.
Karen Lovatt, Lindsay Beech, Martin Gunther & Dave Stockton at the Bala Challenge
Liz O’Keeffe ran a 13.5k Trail Race in Varna, Bulgaria finishing in a time around 1:43.
Liz O'Keeffe at Varna Trail Race
Six Striders ran the Sandstone Trail race, which follows the 33 miles of the way-marked Sandstone Trail from beginning to end, apart from a minor variation at the end to finish at the Community Centre in Frodsham.
Fran Gilchrist, Craig Edwards and Andrew Ayres at the Sandstone Trail
 The full results were:

6:51 Craig Edwards
7:07 Andrew Ayres
7:11 Francis Gilchrist
7:16 Cheryl Hutchins
7:16 Jo Bulley
7:27 Steve Treweeks

Johanna Bulley, Jill Young and Cheryl Hutchins at the Sandstone Trail

Also in action were five Striders who joined nearly 3000 others to run the Market Drayton 10k. 
Lou Hayward, Denis Culloty, Tracey Hale, Jan Peake and Steph Cooper at the Market Drayton 10k
The full results were:

00:47:06 Jan Peake
00:58:19 Lou Hayward
01:03:20 Denis  Culloty
01:09:14 Tracey Hale
01:17:01 Steph Cooper

Entries are now open for the ever-popular Sandbach 10k. Click the OUR RACES link at the top of the page for more information.