Here is a summary of regular annual events that the Striders Committee put together and hold on behalf of its membership. If you have any questions, please contact the Social Secretary.
To help raise funds Frank is organising a few 'Trail Runs' on selected Monday or Wednesday evenings. The first run set off from Rattlesden and saw 20+ runners out enjoying the countryside. The second is scheduled for Wednesday 17th June. Just turn up any time between 6:30pm and 7:30pm at the Haughley Kings Arms with a minimum donation of £2.00. Join Frank on an enjoyable evening run and support his charity.
Other dates are Wednesday 22nd July, Monday 17th August. Book these dates in your diary and check back here for the venues for each one.
Haughley Park, Bluebell Run
Traditionally, every Spring the club is invited to run through Haughley Park on what is called 'The Bluebell Run'. It is a real treat to be able to run through the woods in full bloom through a carpet of Bluebells.
We meet just inside the main entrance to Haughley Park and parking is just over the cattle grid on the right hand side (where we meet for cross country training). Everyone is welcome, it's a very social and relaxed run in beautiful surrounds.
This years run was on Thurs evening 30th April at 7.30pm, and saw about 100 runners turn up.
Is on Saturday 13th December at Onehouse Community Centre. Tickets are ?5.00 each and please bring a plate of food!
Disco and raffle included!
London Marathon places drawn, Strider of the Year awards, Club Championships announced, Coaches awards made - and much more
Pasta Party
A pre-London Marathon pasta party to wish all the Marathon runners good luck.
Summer BBQ
Normally held at the beginning of August. Date & Venue for 2009 to be confirmed
Additional events are held throughout the year. We are always open to suggestions so if you have any ideas, please contact the social secretary.
Social run along the new section of A14 at Haughley/Stowmarket
On 6th August 2008, Stowmarket Striders with Birse Civils Limited hosted a an opportunity to run the new section of the A14 at Haughley (nr Stowmarket) before the road opened for traffic in September. Being the friendly and open club we invited other local clubs and joggers/runners to join us in this social fun run. There were no prizes for the fastest run or recording of times / position - this was simply for social get together principally to enjoy running a new dual carriage way before it was opened up to traffic.
In holding this event, the club, together with the contractors (Birse Civils Ltd) involved with building the new road raised over £400 that was equally split between the 'East Anglian Air Ambulance' service and 'The Monday Club', a local based charity for people with severe learning difficulties.
The club would like to thank all those runners who took part and who made generous contributed
