Welcome to Desford Striders Running Club
Desford Striders has a long and proud history of supporting runners of all ages, sizes and abilities, having been founded in 1991.
In the very first club newsletter, the stated aim was “to bring together runners of differing age and experience to form a club that will appeal to marathon runners and complete beginners alike.” More than 30 years later, nothing has changed! Our objective remains the same and we now have over 200 members of all ages and abilities.
We are an England Athletics affiliated running club offering friendly and supportive running.
Tribute to Paddy Crowe
It is with great sadness that we announce that one of our longest-serving members, former Chair and Club Secretary Paddy Crowe, passed away on Saturday 28 November 2024.
Paddy joined Desford Striders in 1994, after being recruited to the club by our founder, the late Steve Morris.
Paddy was extremely well known to all Striders and to the wider running community across Leicestershire and encouraged many new members into running, including his daughter Emily Newton, and his grandchildren George and Caitlyn.
Since stopping running, he was seen at the start and finish of various events across Leicestershire, either timing, carrying out TTRO duties, officiating, but always encouraging everyone.
These events included County Championships, Livingston Relays, Derby Runner cross country league, Leicestershire Road Running League races and schools cross-countrys. Whatever the weather Paddy gave up his time and always loved to be involved and to help others.
Paddy was a great friend and a very important part of Desford Striders, as well as being a regular volunteer at our base at Sport in Desford.
He was also a much-loved father, grandfather and friend to so many. His contribution to local athletics will be remembered for a long time to come.
Thank you Paddy, you're much loved and will be much missed.
Join Desford Striders!
If you've ever thought about running and ruled out joining a club because you're not just good or fast enough, Desford Striders is the place for you!
We cater for runners of all abilities and ages and fulfil the needs of both serious and competitive runners and fun or social runners.
We also hold regular social events for our members, friends and families.
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If you are new to running, have run before and want to return or just want to improve your health and fitness, we are an all-inclusive club and arrange both training sessions and club runs to suit all abilities.
We also regularly run Couch to 5K programmes and further details can be found by visiting our Couch to 5K page.
If you're interested in joining us you can email dsrc.membersec@gmail.com
Subscriptions are as follows:
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Annual Fee Adult £32.00 (1 April 2024– 31 March 2025)
Half Year Membership Adult £25.00 (starts September 1 2024 – 31 March 2025)
These prices are annual fees and they include membership to Sport In Desford (not the gym) and the cost of Affiliation to England Athletics).
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What are you waiting for? Download our membership form now.
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Our Home
Desford Striders are based at Sport in Desford (SiD).
SiD’s aim is to provide reasonably priced sporting and recreational facilities for the people of Desford and surrounding areas.
SiD is a Registered Charity (No. 1100319),
Find Us
Sport in Desford (SiD), opposite Neovia Logistics),
Flying Fields, Peckleton Lane, Desford, Leicester LE9 9JU.
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