Welcome to the Valley Forge Striders running club! Tired of training alone? New to the area?

We offer camaraderie with other runners through our weekly runs, social events, and volunteer opportunities.

Check our Message Board for the most up-to-date information and confirmation of group runs an activities.

WEEKLY GROUP RUNS & WORKOUTS (all are welcome):

The Striders welcome runners of all ages, abilities, and levels.  Visitors to the Valley Forge area are invited to join us too!  There are always newbies as well as folks training for their twentieth marathon, so everyone will find someone to run with.  Here are our weekly runs:

• SUNDAY, Valley Forge Park Welcome Center lower parking lot near restroom, 8:00 am (social long run)
• MONDAY, Runaway Success Collegeville, 6:30 pm (social run, variety of paces)
• TUESDAY, Conestoga High School, 6:00 pm (structured track workouts, variety of paces)
• TUESDAY, Ursinus College, 5:30 am (beginner track workout—NO WINTER WORKOUTS)
• THURSDAY, Valley Forge Park—Knox Parking lot, 5:30 am (7 mile trail run)
• SATURDAY, Valley Forge Park—Betzwood area, 8:00 am (social long run)
• SATURDAY, Runaway Success Collegeville, 8:00 am (social long run, variety of paces)

WEBSITE:

Our club website, www.ValleyForgeStriders.com, offers great resources for club members.  One very useful feature is the Message Board, where members can find folks to run with, ask for advice, and see Strider race results.  Click on the Message Board link to post and reply to messages.  Out-of-towners visiting the area are encouraged to join us on our weekly runs as well!  Directions to the weekly runs, contact info, and upcoming events can also be found on the website.  Interested in becoming a Strider member?  Click on the “Join” link found on our website.

MID-ATLANTIC USATF:

The Striders are a registered club with the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the USATF (the sport’s governing body).  Mid-Atlantic USATF sponsors a Grand Prix circuit of races every year, and all Striders are invited to participate in the circuit.  Individual participants should be registered with USATF, using Club #31.  See “Join USATF” on the Strider website for details. 

CLUB EVENTS:

Throughout the year, the Striders also participate in a variety of social and volunteer events.  We offer our volunteer efforts to a few area groups, including Back on My Feet, a Philadelphia-based group for the homeless.  Below is an overview of our yearly events:

OFFICERS:

Please contact any of our officers if you have questions about our club or about our weekly runs!

Bill Miller - President (chillster34@aol.com)
Ramin Sedehi – Vice President (ramin.sedehi@gmail.com)
Terry Kelly - Treasurer (runterryrun@aol.com)
Jen Erickson - Secretary (Jennifer_lee_erickson@yahoo.com)