Tag Archives: Striders of Croydon

Vanguards are taking a new turn to keep going the distance

Posted on August 14, 2022 by insidecroydon

JOHN JEFKINS reports on the 10th staging of one of the country’s toughest trail marathons, and how a famed route from East Croydon down to the Sussex coast has just taken a different direction The Vanguard Way is a popular … Continue reading →

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Striders of Croydon Switchback 5, Lloyd Park, Sep 30

Posted on August 23, 2018 by insidecroydon

The Switchback 5 is a tough, off-road run through Lloyd Park and the Addington Hills, reaching one of the highest points in Croydon before turning back for the scurry downhill towards the finish line. This year’s event, organised by Striders … Continue reading →

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Croydon Half-marathon 2019, Lloyd Park, Mar 31

Posted on August 5, 2018 by insidecroydon

Organising club Striders of Croydon, have announced the date of next year’s Croydon Half-marathon, which will be staged on a two-lap, undulating course around Lloyd Park and the Addington Hills on Sunday, March 31. There are prizes on offer to … Continue reading →

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Striders show the way with three routes round our parks

Posted on March 9, 2018 by insidecroydon

Last year, Striders of Croydon, the local running club, applied successfully for a grant from Croydon Council for a scheme which, in the council’s opinion, would improve and highlight Croydon’s parks and open spaces. Included in this application was the … Continue reading →

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More than 200 runners take half-marathon in their stride

Posted on April 4, 2017 by insidecroydon

Striders of Croydon have declared their latest road race, Sunday’s Croydon Half-marathon, as a great success, after more than 200 runners from across London and the south-east took part in the warm spring sunshine. And with the London Marathon coming … Continue reading →

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Stride out for Croydon’s half-marathon challenge, Apr 2

Posted on March 23, 2017 by insidecroydon

The Croydon Half-marathon takes place on Sunday April 2. Hosted by Striders of Croydon, this two-lap race around the leafy roads of Croydon that should see between 300 to 400 runners take part either as part of their training for … Continue reading →

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Striders of Croydon Switchback 5, Lloyd Park, Sep 25

Posted on September 16, 2016 by insidecroydon

The Switchback 5 on Sunday September 25 is one of the highlights of Croydon Striders’ club calendar. The course is a five-mile, single-lap, off-road route around Lloyd Park and into Addington Hills. It’s a popular warm-up to the cross-country season … Continue reading →

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Entries open for Croydon Half-marathon: Mar 30

Posted on January 21, 2014 by insidecroydon

Online entries are now being accepted for the 2014 Croydon Half-marathon, sponsored by Streets Ahead and organised by Croydon Striders, to be staged on Sunday, March 30. It will be the fourth staging of the 13.1-mile race, with the event … Continue reading →

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