Goyt Valley Striders Affiliated to UK Athletics Reg no. 2658036
Club Events - 2024
These three races and runs are open to CLUB MEMBERS ONLY. FREE to enter. There is no charge to club members for any of these races. Not a member? Then you cannot run, however the annual cost of being a
member is small and spread across the races is much less than a single fell race. Click on the headings for more information on each race.
Terry's Race
This event is a time trial. How long does it take to complete the course? The nearest to predicted time wins, no watches are allowed to be worn. The winner is presented with the Terry Lardner Memorial Trophy at the AGM. More information map etc click the headings.
Magic Mile
How fast can you run a mile? This evening event involves a largely flat one mile race along the canal or tramway, finishing at a pub. This is an informal low key event so the winner gets their prize straight away..... More information click Heading
Sting in the Tail No Current plans at the moment for this race
The Sting in the Tail does as it says on the tin! But there are no guarantees that there wont be a sting or two on the way round as well. The sting takes place on a summer Friday evening. The sting in the tail trophy is awarded each year
at the AGM.
30th anniversary run - Results. 30 members took part in the run over the two days (coincidence by the way) List here:- Entrants
Club Away Runs
All away runs are in place of the regular Tuesday Runs but based at locations (usually near a pub) not too far away. These are opportunities for runners to explore different areas. See training page for the current schedule.
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The route is the same each year but the direction alternates. The race takes place on a Sunday in late Autumn and this year will start from Taxal Church Car Park, grid ref SK 006 798. Runners set off at 2 minute intervals from 9:30am to 10:15am.
You guess your own time (before you set off) and the person nearest their time is the winner. No watches or other timing devices are allowed to be worn along the way. This gives everyone an equal chance to win. If you must
record your route please bury your watch out of sight at the bottom of your backpack or bag. The 6.5 mile route will not be marked but there is a map and a detailed route description. You can run with a friend if you are worried
about getting lost etc!
This year the Church has kindly offered to provide cakes and a cuppa at the finish. So rather than waiting in a cold car park you can go inside St James church. If shoes are muddy please remove before entering. Thanks.
Terry Lardner ran with the club until he became ill and sadly died from cancer. As Terry was very well liked and respected as a runner, the club decided to hold an annual race in his memory. The race goes past Terry’s tree, a mountain
ash planted in the Goyt Valley, just below Taxal Edge by the members of Chapel Rambling club. They planted the tree as their mark of respect for Terry who alternated between his passions for the outdoors. The Race Winner is
awarded the The Terry Lardner Memorial Trophy at the AGM each year.
