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- [Junior Names 21 July 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-21-july-2026/) - updated 17 July 11pm This week, 60 at Leos, 18 (C group and Girls A group) at Bodington For Leos - 2 groups at 4:40, 3 groups at 5:25, 1 groups at 6:10. At Bodington at 6pm, 12 in C group and 6 in Girls A Nearly everyone has booked for July, thank you 7
- [Junior Names 23 June 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-23-june-2026/) - This page updated 20 June at 5pm 80 at GSAL, 7 on waiting list for GSAL places, "C" group (20) at Beckett Park For the "C" group it will be normal arrangements so just skip to the list of names. Booking is still open for Junehttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/Please book by Thursday 25 June if you want to
- [Junior Names 7 July 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-7-july-2026/) - This page updated 6 July at 11:30pm 68 at GSAL at 6:10pm, 12 in "C" group at Bedquilts at 6pm Booking is still open for Julyhttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/ For the "C" group it will be normal arrangements so just skip to the list of names. We will have 5 groups at GSAL, all at 6:10pm start I.m
- [Booking Junior Training Sessions](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/) - Booking for 7/14/21/28 July now open Please book by Thursday 2 July 10pm (especially if you want to come on 7 July) You must have paid your membership fees before you come to any session in July (unless you are a prospective member who has had / is having trial sessions in June or July)
- [Email to Parents 22 June  2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-22-june-2026/) - Contents / Calendar Tue 23 June – training at GSAL (& Beckett Park) Wed 24 June and 3 more dates – West Yorkshire Track & Field Tue 30 June – VS 1 mile and 5km races at Bodington replaces all training sessions Sun 5 July – Eccup junior races Tue 7 July – training at
- [Arrangements for Juniors for 30 June 2026 at Bodington](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/arrangements-for-juniors-for-30-june-2026-at-bodington/) - All training is cancelled and replaced by the choice of a 1 mile race or a 5km race at the Brownlee Cycle Centre where we have a dedicated booking from 7pm to 8:30pm Running races not cycling races! 30 June 2026 at Bodington (Brownlee Cycle Circuit) All training has been cancelled. The club have booked
- [V S Races at Brownlee Centre 28/10/2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/a-table/) - We booked the Brownlee Centre for 90 minutes on 28 October. 30 junior Striders ran a 1 mile race (1 lap of the track) - well done to Bertie Bell (1st place), Fred Rees (1st primary school boy) and Ruby Wilson (1st girl and 1st primary school) and to all our junior athletes who took
- [Junior Names 16 June 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-16-june-2026/) - updated 13 June 11pm This week, 80 at Leos, 34 (C group and Girls A group) at Bodington For Leos - 3 groups at 4:40, 3 groups at 5:25, 2 groups at 6:10. At Bodington at 6pm, 25 in C group and 9 in Girls A Nearly everyone has booked for 2nd to 30th June,
- [Junior Names 9 June 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-9-june-2026/) - This page updated 7 June at 5pm 77 at GSAL, "C" group (22) at Beckett Park Also, booking is now open for Junehttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/Please book by Thursday 4 June if you want to come on 9 June We will have 5 groups at GSAL. GSAL is on holiday so we have access to the athletics field
- [Junior Names 2 June 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-2-june-2026/) - updated 1 June 2:30pm This week, most at Leos, 20-ish (C group) at Bedquilts For Leos, 73 have booked - 3 groups at 4:40, 4 (or 3) groups at 5:25, 2 (or 1) groups at 6:10 ... plus a few others who haven't filled forms in yet At Bedquilts at 6pm, 20 in C group
- [Junior Names 26 May 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-26-may-2026/) - This page updated 9 May at 4pm 56 at GSAL, "C" group (20) at Beckett Park Also, booking is now open for Junehttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/Please book by Thursday 28 May if you want to come on 2 June We will have 4 groups at GSAL. GSAL is on holiday so we have access to the athletics field
- [February/March 2025 Newsletter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/february-march-2025-newsletter/) - To view the February/March 2025 edition of the VS Newsletter, please click here.
- [April 2025 Newsletter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/april-2025-newsletter/) - To view the April 2025 edition of the VS Newsletter, please click here.
- [May 2025 Newsletter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/may-2025-newsletter/) - To view the May 2025 edition of the VS Newsletter, please click here.
- [Club Races at Brownlee Centre 28/10/2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/club-races-at-brownlee-centre-28-10-2025/) - We booked the Brownlee Centre for an hour and a half on 28 October. 30 junior Striders ran a 1 mile race (1 lap of the track) - well done to Bertie Bell (1st place), Fred Rees (1st primary school boy) and Ruby Wilson (1st girl and 1st primary school) and to all our junior
- [Junior Names 12 May 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-12-may-2026/) - This page updated 9 May at 4pm 79 at GSAL, "C" group (21) at Beckett Park Also, booking is now open for May, https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/If you've not yet booked and want to come on 12 May, there will be a space for you but maybe not at your preferred time and/or group. We will have 5
- [Junior Names 19 May 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-19-may-2026/) - updated 16 May 11pm This week, 2/3rds at Leos, 1/3rd (C group & Girls A at Bodington) For Leos, 79 have booked - 3 groups at 4:40, 3 groups at 5:25, 2 groups at 6:10. At Bedquilts at 6pm, 25 in C group, 11 in Girls A Booking is now open for 5th to 26th
- [Events for Juniors Autumn/Winter 2025/26](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2025-26/) - Originally published 05/09/25. Last updated 14/03/26. I still have a few results to insert. This does include some cross country results from March 2026, but if you're looking for events from April onwards, see https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2026/ NB If you're looking for events and results before 31 August 2025, seehttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2025/ For an explanation of England Athletics Registration
- [Email to Parents 19 May  2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-19-may-2026/) - Contents Golden Acre Junior Relays (school years 2 to 7) Golden Acre Adult Relays (including school years 8 to 12) Training at GSAL Training at GSAL on 26 May Training in June Bodington Cycle Circuit booked by V S for 1 mile and 5k races on 30 June Eccup junior races Yorkshire track & field
- [Junior Names 5 May 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-5-may-2026/) - updated 4 May 11pm This week, most at Leos. C group & Girls A at Bedquilts For Leos, 76 have booked - 3 groups at 4:40, 3 groups at 5:25, 2 groups at 6:10. At Bedquilts at 6pm, 23 in C group, 6 in Girls A Booking is now open for 5th to 26th May
- [Junior Names for 21 April 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-for-21-april-2026/) - This page updated 21 April at 12noon Change of arrangements at GSAL Parents who are listed to help as group leaders or activity leaders please come at 5:55 (with your kids) to help set up. All other families please come at 6:10. This will save you having to entertain your kids for 15 minutes while
- [Junior Names for 28 April 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-for-28-april-2026/) - This page updated 27 April at 11pm 75 at GSAL, "C" group (17) at Beckett Park Also, booking is now open for May, please book at the latest by Sunday 3 Mayhttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/ GSAL not Overbooked but I've had to make major changes to groups 1 and 2 Boys School year 4 and older that usually
- [Juniors Training at GSAL 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-gsal-2026/) - updated 26 March 2026 First session on 21 April 2026 We will resume training at GSAL on Tuesday 21 April 2026 and for the groups who normally train at Leos we have booked 11 dates at approximately 2-weekly intervals with the last being a "Sports Day" evening on 8 September. On the other weeks we
- [Junior Names 31 March 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-31-march-2026/) - updated 28 March 5pm This week, most at Leos. C group and Girls A at Bodington Definitely not at GSAL, first session at GSAL will be 21 April For Leos, 89 have booked - 3 groups at 4:40, 3 groups at 5:25, 2 groups at 6:10. 32 (or more) at Bodington Booking is now open
- [Junior Names 14 April 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-14-april-2026/) - updated 13 April 10am This week, most at Leos. C group at Beckett Definitely not at GSAL, first session at GSAL will be 21 April For Leos, 42 have booked - 1 group at 4:40, 3 (or maybe 2) groups at 5:25, 1 group at 6:10. 9 (or more) at Beckett Park Booking is now
- [Email to Parents 5 April  2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-5-april-2026/) - Contents Booking Training for April Training at GSAL Events from March onwards Track & Field Competition Membership Payments England Athletics Affiliation Vacancies Website Changes Booking Training for April If you’ve not already booked, please use this link. Locations 7 April at Bodington/Brownlee Centre for 1 mile race (for ages 17 and younger) at 7pm and
- [DBS Checking for GSAL 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/dbs-checking-for-gsal-2026/) - Updated 15 June 2025 What is a DBS Certificate? A DBS certificate (formerly CRB check) is an official document issued by the Disclosure and Barring Service in England and Wales, detailing an individual's criminal record, including cautions and convictions. It is primarily used by organisations to assess suitability for employment or volunteering in roles, especially
- [Couch to 5K - April 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/couch-to-5k/) - New Couch to 5K group starting soon! Update: This course is now full. If you would like to be included on our waiting list, please continue to complete the registration form below and we will contact you if a place becomes available. If you are unable to obtain a place, we will contact you when
- [Junior Names 24 March 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-24-march-2026/) - updated 21 March 3pm This week, most at Leos. C group at TBA Note that 31 March will be at Leos not GSAL For Leos, 97 have booked - 3 groups at 4:40, 4 groups at 5:25, 2 groups at 6:10. 24 (or more) at TBA Footwear - Leos Studded fell shoes - recommended if
- [Juniors Training at Leos 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-leos-2026/) - Published 26 March 2026 From January to end March and from mid September to end December, sessions will be at Leos every week. From April to early September, sessions will approximately alternate between Leos and GSAL. For dates/locations see https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2026/ Safety notices PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES We realise that not all parents will want to help or
- [Events for Juniors Spring/Summer 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2026/) - This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses. If you're looking for results from Autumn/Winter 2025/26https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2025-26/ If you're looking for results from Spring/Summer 2025https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2025/ If you're looking for events for September 2026 onwards - they, unsurprisingly, aren't available yet! Track & Field Season The track & field
- [Juniors Training at Leos 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-leos-2025/) - The page for 2026 is now available http://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-leos-2026/ Published 22 January 2025, updated 25 September 2025 From January to end March and from mid September to end December, sessions will be at Leos every week. From April to early September, sessions will approximately alternate between Leos and GSAL. For dates/locations see https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2025/ Safety notices PARENTAL
- [Juniors Training at GSAL 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-gsal-2025/) - The page for 2026 is now available https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-gsal-2026/ updated 26 June 2025 Sorry, now postponed to 8 July We will resume training at GSAL on Tuesday 8 July 2025 and for the groups who normally train at Leos we have booked 5 dates at approximately 2-weekly intervals. On the other weeks we will be at
- [General Information for Juniors 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2026/) - updated 14 March 2026 Training Sessions Our training sessions are on Tuesdays late afternoons / early evenings. In winter we train on the rugby fields at Leodiensian Club (Leos) off King Lane. They have floodlights so we are able to use the fields all year round, weather and ground conditions permitting. We have 3 timeslots
- [General Information for Juniors 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2025/) - The page for 2026 is now available https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2026/ . This page last updated 16 November 2025 with autumn/winter 2025-26 information Training Sessions Our training sessions are on Tuesdays late afternoons / early evenings. In winter we train on the rugby fields at Leodiensian Club (Leos) off King Lane. They have floodlights so we are able
- [Junior membership renewals, rates  and cashbacks 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-membership-renewals-rates-and-cashbacks-2026/) - Junior membership fees are now due for the calendar year 2026 At the club AGM on 27January 2026 I presented a Powerpoint on the juniors section - accounts for 2025, a report on activities in 2025 and a proposal for membership fees for 2026. https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Juniors-2025.pdf and there is now also a full annual report on
- [Junior Names 17 March 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-17-march-2026/) - updated 13 March 11pm This week, most at Leos. C group and Girls A at Bodington For Leos, 86 have booked - 3 groups at 4:40, 3 groups at 5:25, 2 groups at 6:10. 32 (or more) at Beckett Park Footwear - Leos Studded fell shoes - recommended if it has been very wet Studded
- [Junior Names 10 March 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-10-march-2026/) - updated 7 March 11pm This week, most at Leos. C group at Beckett Park For Leos, 85 have booked - 3 groups at 4:40, 4 groups at 5:25, 2 groups at 6:10. 22 (or more) at Beckett Park Footwear - Leos Studded fell shoes - recommended if it has been very wet Studded football or
- [Junior Names 3 March 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-3-march-2026/) - updated 2 March 11pm This week, two-thirds at Leos. C and Girls A at Parkside Road hills see WhatsApp groups We will be at Leos, not ACP, this week For Leos, 66 have booked - 3 groups at 4:40, 3 groups at 5:25, 2 groups at 6:10. Footwear - Leos Studded fell shoes - recommended
- [Junior Names 24 February 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-24-february-2026/) - updated 21 February 10pm This week, two-thirds at Leos. C and Girls A at Bodington. We will be at Leos, not ACP, this week For Leos, 84 have booked - 3 groups at 4:40, 3 groups at 5:25, 2 groups at 6:10. I have also published a contingency plan for Alwoodley Cycle Path if Leos
- [Fell Champs update following Ilkley Moor race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-champs-update-following-ilkley-moor-race/) - The 2026 VS Fell Championships table has been updated to include today's Ilkley Moor fell race. I also have VS results for the Stoop, Two Turtle Doves, Runners & Riders, Auld Lang Syne, Stanbury Splash, Box Hill, High Cup Nick, and Wadsworth Trog. If you've done any other FRA race, please let me know. Mick
- [Email to Parents 27 February 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-27-february-2026/) - Contents Membership Fees Booking Forms for March Peco Relays Training at GSAL Events from March to September Track & Field Competition Vacancies Membership Fees – reminder if you’ve not already paid I sent an email to everyone on 16 February requesting payment by the end of February, please! If you need to defer payment or
- [Junior Membership Renewal Request 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-membership-renewal-request-2026/) - Hi I hope your children have enjoyed being junior members of Valley Striders in 2025. It is now time to renew for 2026. Please read the following web page https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-membership-renewals-rates-and-cashbacks-2026/ For every member it suggests a membership category and how much it will cost to renew. There are fixed prices for juniors in the “C”
- [Conditions for Hire of GSAL 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/conditions-for-hire-of-gsal-2026/) - amended 23/02/2026 This is in two parts Documents provided prior to agreements being signed Documents to be available on the day School year 2 and younger will do activities in the centre of the field "Extra Activity Area" e.g. standing long jump V S relays short sprints on the outside lane of the back straight
- [Junior Names 17 February 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-17-february-2026/) - updated 15 February 5pm This week, Alwoodley Cycle Path (ACP) in 3 sessions not 4 C group and Girls A (23) at Bodington For ACP, 43 have booked, not enough for 4 groups so 3 groups this week - 4:40, 5:25, 6:10 please see list below. Meet at small car park on King Lane next
- [Couch to 5K - September 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/couch-to-5k-september-2025/) - New Couch to 5K group starting soon! Dates: 9th September 2025 to 6th November 2025 Days and Time: Tuesdays and Thursday at 6pm Location: Leodiensian Rugby Club, Crag Lane, Alwoodley LS17 5PR Final 5K parkrun: Saturday 8th November Our twice weekly Couch to 5K group is designed for those that are completely new to running,
- [Junior Names 10 February 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-10-february-2026/) - updated 9 February 2pm Leos is unfit, we will be on Alwoodley Cycle Path with 4 timeslots - 4:40, 5:15, 5:50 and 6:25. This week, two-thirds at Alwoodley Cycle Path (ACP) C group at Beckett Park, Girls A please see WhatsApp For ACP, 66 have booked - 4:40, 5:15, 5:50, 6:25 please see list below
- [Junior Names 27 January 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-27-january-2026/) - updated 23 January 2pm Leos is unfit, we will be on Alwoodley Cycle Path with 4 timeslots - 4:40, 5:15, 5:50 and 6:25. This week, two-thirds now at Alwoodley Cycle Path (ACP) C and Girls A at Bodington. For ACP, 82 have booked - 4:40, 5:15, 5:50, 6:25 please see list below - it shows
- [Junior membership renewals, rates  and cashbacks January 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-membership-renewals-rates-and-cashbacks-january-2026/) - Draft version issued 11/02/2026 Junior membership fees are now due for the calendar year 2026 At the club AGM on 27January 2026 I presented a Powerpoint on the juniors section - accounts for 2025, a report on activities in 2025 and a proposal for membership fees for 2026. https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Juniors-2025.pdf and there is now also a
- [Junior Names 3 February 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-3-february-2026/) - updated 2 February 2pm Leos is unfit, we will be on Alwoodley Cycle Path with 4 timeslots - 4:40, 5:15, 5:50 and 6:25. This week, two-thirds at Alwoodley Cycle Path (ACP) C group at Allerton Grange, Girls A please see WhatsApp For ACP, 61 have booked - 4:40, 5:15, 5:50, 6:25 please see list below
- [Juniors Annual Report 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-annual-report-2025/) - Draft version issued 09/02/2026 Valley Striders Juniors – Annual Report 2025 Report for 2025 AGM (27/01/2026) – from Bob Jackson Training groups The “competitive” group (a.k.a. the “C” group) These are secondary school children competing in cross country and road running. This has almost become a separate group since mid 2024. Their training cycle consists
- [Valley Striders AGM 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-agm-2025/) - Valley Striders AC Annual General Meeting 27th January 2026 7.30pm - Minutes Introduction For the second year running, we hosted the Valley Striders’ AGM at the Beck and Call on Stainbeck Road. This time we use the Orangery, which again provided excellent facilities (projector and screen) and good food, although the background music from next-door
- [Couch to 5K Celebration parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/couch-to-5k-celebration-parkrun/) - Thirteen runners successfully completed our 9-week 2025 Couch to 5K course, with another two hopefully going to join us again in April when we run our 2026 course. To celebrate their incredible transformation, they all took part in their first parkrun at Woodhouse Moor. This was their 3rd and final run of week 9, the
- [Junior Names 20 January 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-20-january-2026/) - updated 20 January 2pm Leos Leos is OK-ish and 4:40 & 5:25 groups will be on the rugby pitches.Please could 6:15 group bring normal running shoes too just in case it gets really muddy and we switch to ACP. This week, two-thirds at Leos. C and Girls A at Bodington. For Leos, 81 have booked
- [Junior Names 13 January 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-13-january-2026/) - updated 12 January 11pm *** AMENDED *** three-quarters at Alwoodley Cycle Path - meet at small car park on King Lane Girls A group at Alwoodley P.S. C group at Beckett Park. Footwear Running shoes! Booking is now open for 6th to 27th January Information about membership fees for 2026 will be available soon Note
- [Couch to 5K 2025 - Week 1](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/couch-to-5k-2025-week-1/) - The Valley Striders AC Couch to 5K course got off to an excellent start this week. We had 20 people signing up for the course with 15 attending in week 1, and a few more due to join us in week 2. It is already clear that we have a lovely, friendly group of runners
- [New Beginners' Group!](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/new-beginners-group/) - We will be starting a new Couch to 5K beginners’ group on 31st March 2026, details to be posted here soon. For information regarding the Couch to 5K beginners’ group that took place in September 2025, please click here:Couch to 5K – September 2025 For information regarding the original 0-5km group that starting in April
- [Xmas Run Tuesday 30 December 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/xmas-run-tuesday-30-december-2025/) - Photo above is from run on 30 December 2025 - 56 children attended . Meet 10am by Lakeside Cafe. Parents - please run if you are able - it is definitely not necessary for you to be as fast as your children. We hope that the majority of parents will run round the lake, a
- [Junior Names 6 January 2026](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-6-january-2026/) - updated 6 January 10am Happy new year! This week, three-quarters at Leos. C group at Allerton Grange. For Leos, 78 have booked - 3 groups at 4:40, 4 (or maybe 3) groups at 5:25, 2 groups at 6:10. Footwear It will be rock hard at Leos - please bring suitable footwear (football boots may not
- [Junior Names 23 December 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-23-december-2025/) - updated 23 December 2pm "Main" sessions will be at Alwoodley Cycle Path at 4:40, 5:25. The 6:10 group has been cancelled There is no Girls "A" group and no "C" group. Members of these groups are invited to the "Main" sessions and are listed below. 4:40 Mateo FitzgeraldCaleb KeeneGrace KeeneSamuel KeeneKitty KirkleySøren PailorAlex PlayerMargot Player
- [Email to Parents 17 November 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-17-november-2025/) - Contents Results from LSSA XC, Peco XC and WY XC Training on 18 November - on the cycle path again RESULTS You’ll find the VS results from LSSA, Peco and WYXC athttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2025-26/ If I’ve missed your name from any results, please email juniors@valleystriders.org.uk. I’m particularly thinking of the LSSA results where I’ve had to look
- [Email to Parents 26 September 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-26-september-2025/) - Contents Booking forms and safety at training Diary of events West Yorkshire XC Peco XC Leeds Schools XC Parkrun and junior parkrun challenges This email is being sent to parents of all junior members and of all prospective members who have come to at least one training session in 2025. The email address valleystridersjuniors@gmail.com is
- [Email to Parents 24 October 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-24-october-2025/) - Contents · Tuesday 28 October junior training cancelled replaced by races at Bodington · Booking forms and safety at training · Diary of events · Peco XC (enter early!) · West Yorkshire XC · Northern XC relay results · Leeds Schools XC (Saturdays) · Leeds Primary Schools XC (mid-week) · Parkrun and junior parkrun challenges
- [Juniors parkrun Challenges 2025/26](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-parkrun-challenges-2025-26/) - We have introduced two new awards to encourage parkrunning: There will be a trophy for every junior Strider who completes at least one adult (5km) parkrun at each of the 11 venues in Leeds between 1 September 2025 and 31 August 2026. There will be a trophy for every junior Strider who completes at least
- [Junior Names 18 November 2025 (Alwoodley Cycle Path and Bodington)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-18-november-2025-alwoodley-cycle-path-and-bodington/) - updated 16 November 3pm We are overbooked this week. I have emailed the 24 who haven't got a place from the valleystridersjuniors@gmail.com account 3 big groups, 1 at 4:40, 1 at 5:25, 1 at 6:10, 55 in total, meet at Leos and run on Alwoodley Cycle track Wear hi-vis and/or a light coloured top Wear
- [Junior session at Alwoodley Green](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-session-at-alwoodley-green/) - THIS IS A CONTINGENCY PLAN ONLY IF LEOS IS UNSUITABLE FOR TRAINING IT IS NOT FOR EVERYONE. INDIVIDUALS WILL BE EMAILED IF OFFERED TO THEM Please children wear road shoes not football boots children and running adults wear hi-vis if you have it otherwise wear a light-coloured top adults watching and/or helping will be provided
- [Junior Names 11 November 2025 (Alwoodley Cycle Path, Alwoodley PS and Beckett Park)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-11-november-2025-alwoodley-cycle-path-alwoodley-ps-and-beckett-park/) - updated 10 November 11pm We are overbooked this week. I have emailed the 16 who haven't got a place from the valleystridersjuniors@gmail.com account 3 big groups, 1 at 4:40, 1 at 5:25, 1 at 6:10, 54 in total, meet at Leos and run on Alwoodley Cycle track Wear hi-vis and/or a light coloured top Wear
- [Peco Junior XC arrangements for 9 November 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/peco-junior-xc-arrangements-for-9-november-2025/) - Just before the main information, we do need some help on Sunday morning from 09:00 onwards please ... One person at 09:00 at registration to collect the V S flag, banner and race numbers and carry them up to the club tents area Three people at 09:00 at the club tents area to help set
- [Beyond Couch to 5K - November 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/beyond-couch-to-5k/) - Beyond Couch to 5K group starting soon! Dates: Thursday 13th November 2025 to Saturday 10th January 2026 Days and Time: Tuesdays and Thursday at 6pm Location: Alwoodley Village Green, LS17 5EW and other North Leeds locations This group is ideal for those that have just finished the Couch to 5K course or who are relatively
- [Events for Juniors Spring/Summer 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2025/) - If you're looking for events for September 2025 onwards - they have just been published!!https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2025-26/ Updated 29/08/25 with more dates from 27th September onwards. Updated 02/08/25 with details of York T&F meetings in August and some dates for October onwards! This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season
- [Junior Sports Day Results 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-sports-day-results-2025/) - Many thanks to all the parents who helped as activity leaders, activity assistants, safeguarding leaders, group leaders, and group assistants. [table id=126 /] Apologies, we had technical problems with the Boys years 1 to 4 long jump results so these are missing.
- [Email to Parents of juniors just moved to senior schools](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-of-juniors-just-moved-to-senior-schools/) - September training – September’s booking form is now available. I know term hasn’t yet started so please make your best guess. But as you may not know about after-school clubs and regular travel arrangements just let me know later if you want to change your session timeslot(s). There are far more options available for “competitive”
- [Junior Names for 9 September 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-for-9-september-2025/) - This page updated 9 September at 07:30pm - These sessions will be at GSAL, except for the "C" group which will be at BECKETT PARK 3 groups (57) at GSAL at 5:55 3 groups (40) at GSAL at 6:45 1 group (20) at Beckett Park at 7:15 If we have to cancel or change the
- [Summer Fell Challenge final table](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-fell-challenge-final-table/) - After all eight races in the 2025 Summer Fell Challenge, the final tables look like this.
- [Conditions for Hire of GSAL 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/conditions-for-hire-of-gsal-2025/) - amended 15/08/2025 This is in two parts Documents provided prior to agreements being signed Documents to be available on the day School year 2 and younger will do activities in the centre of the field "Extra Activity Area" e.g. standing long jump V S relays short sprints on the outside lane of the back straight
- [Email to Parents 8 August 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-8-august-2025/) - Topics : Training, awards, events, help This email is being sent to parents of all junior members and of all prospective members who have come to at least one training session in 2025. The email address valleystridersjuniors@gmail.com is only used for mailshots. Please don’t reply to this address, instead email juniors@valleystriders.org.uk BOOKING TRAINING Nearly everyone
- [Junior Award Presentations July 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-award-presentations-july-2025/) - A number of awards have been presented in July 2025, including at least one of each type that we have available. 2 Cups for participation (training and competition) (1 Sep 2024 to 28 Feb 2025) 3 Plaques for performance (best age graded % at parkrun or junior parkrun) (1 Sep 2024 to 28 Feb 2025)
- [Golden Acre Relay Results 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/golden-acre-relay-results-2025/) - Junior Relays A huge thank you to all the parents and children who came and braved the weather (possibly harder for the parents standing around). A special thank you to our team managers Joby Clark, Jane Rollings, Gerwyn Sheen and Pete Somerville who each looked after a set of teams, made sure everyone in each
- [Golden Acre 15 July 2025 Junior Teams](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/golden-acre-15-july-2025-junior-teams/) - Updated 11 July 4:30pm there is one VACANCY We have entered 23 teams (school years 2-7) in the junior relay and 10 junior teams (school years 8-12) in the adult relay. Note that there may be a more up-to-date list of teams on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/369749209844475/posts/3163757077110327 All VS junior training on this date is cancelled. Recent
- [DBS Checking for GSAL 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/dbs-checking-for-gsal-2025/) - Updated 15 June 2025 For each session at GSAL I need a minimum of 6 people with enhanced DBS Check which is for "child workforce" and including a "children’s barred list" check. Also the Certificate must be subscribed to the DBS Update Service. Before I can book our first session at GSAL I need to
- [Junior Names for 10 September 2024 (Sports Day)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-for-10-september-2024/) - This page updated 6 September at 11pm The main session will be 6pm at GSAL and will be a "Sports Day" open to all junior members The "C" group will be at Beckett, see Whatsapp SPORTS DAY a.k.a. Valley Striders Juniors Track & Field Championships. 90 have requested to come to GSAL. This is too
- [June 2025 Newsletter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/june-2025-newsletter/) - To view the June 2025 edition of the VS newsletter, please click here.
- [Events for Juniors Autumn/Winter 2024/25](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2024-25/) - Updated 14/06/2025, some results added Originally published 26/09/2024. Some events are listed without a date; they are likely to take place but no date has been confirmed. Please email juniors@valleystriders.org.uk with additions and/or corrections. NB If you're looking for events after 28 February 2025, a few cross country and indoor events are on this page
- [Email to Parents 20 June 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-20-june-2025/) - Email to parents 20 June 2025 - Training sessions and two local events in July This email is being sent to all junior members and all prospective members who have come to at least one training session in 2025. The email address valleystridersjuniors@gmail.com is only used for mailshots. Please don’t reply to this address, instead
- [Fell Champs table updated to include Jack Bloor, Calderdale Way and Ilkley Trail](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-champs-table-updated-to-include-jack-bloor-calderdale-way-and-ilkley-trail/) - There’s a familiar name at the top of the men’s Fell Championships table, but this time it’s Ronan Loftus who leads the way, having bagged four high scores. Matt Allen lies less than one point behind, and is the first man to have completed five qualifying races. After that, it’s neck and neck between Tony
- [James's Grand Prix update - May 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/jamess-grand-prix-update-may-2025/) - James’s Grand Prix update – May 2025 In my previous Grand Prix (GP) update back in March, I promised I would explain more about the seven event categories and how the scoring works across them. In addition, in this month’s newsletter I have also provided details of the latest standings, plus an updated GP calendar
- [The VS Fell Championships 2025 are up and running!](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/the-vs-fell-championships-2025-are-up-and-running/) - After a good turnout at Heptonstall, the 2025 Fell Champs competition is up and running. Reigning champions Mick and Liz are our early leaders. The next local race is the first Bunny Run at Haworth on Tuesday (1st April), but all FRA races count. https://www.fellrunner.org.uk/races
- [Email to parents 28 March 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-28-march-2025/) - Booking for training in April and information about the track and field training and track & field competition First just a reminder to fill in your booking form for April if you haven’t already done so. https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/ And if you have any questions about the rest of this email, please email juniors@valleystriders.org.uk , please don’t reply
- [James's Grand Prix update - March 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/jamess-grand-prix-update-march-2025/) - Have you ever wondered how the Grand Prix actually works and how you are placed into the various groups to compete against other members? Having now taken over from Alan, my plan for the remainder of this year is to learn the ropes, fully understand the current process and get to grips with everything ‘Grand
- [Information for Peco race on 2 March and Peco Relays on 9 March](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/information-for-peco-race-on-2-march-and-peco-relays-on-9-march/) - Note that entries for the Relays close on Wed 5 March at 6pm NB this is also available on a Facebook post - please use this for questions and answers. Still time to enter, entries close Friday 28 February 2pm 87 VS juniors have already entered the series. If you are one of the 87,
- [More than 35 V S Juniors will be representing Leeds at the West Yorks Primary Schools XC](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/more-than-35-v-s-juniors-will-be-representing-leeds-at-the-west-yorks-primary-schools-xc/) - The Leeds Primary Schools XC races were held at Temple Newsam on Thursday 13 February There were 8 races - year 3 girls, year 3 boys, etc to year 6 boys Children had qualified for this event by doing well at one of 5 local events before Christmas (most V S members had run at
- [Information for Peco race 17 November 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/information-for-peco-race-17-november-2024/) - NB this is also available on a Facebook post click this link - please use this for questions and answers. Still time to enter, entries close Friday 2pm 80 VS juniors have already entered. Here's a bit of background for those who are still considering entering. If you've already entered then skip to where it
- [January 2025 Newsletter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/january-2025-newsletter/) - To view the January 2025 edition of the VS Newsletter, please click here.
- [September/October 2024 Newsletter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/october-2024-newsletter/) - To view the September/October 2024 edition of the VS Newsletter please click here.
- [Valley Striders AGM 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-agm-2024/) - For the first time, possibly in the entire history of the club, the AGM was held at a new venue. We chose the Beck and Call after hosting several successful post-training socials there. The venue provided a separate meeting room, with projector and Wi-Fi, an easily accessible location and excellent food, so we considered it
- [General Information for Juniors 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2024/) - updated 8 October 2024 The page for 2025 is now available, please click here Training Sessions Our training sessions are on Tuesdays late afternoons / early evenings. In winter we train on the rugby fields at Leodiensian Club (Leos) off King Lane. They have floodlights so we are able to use the fields all year
- [Junior membership renewals, rates  and discounts January 2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-membership-renewals-rates-and-discounts-january-2025/) - Membership fees are now due At the club AGM on 21 January 2025 I presented a report on the juniors section. Included in this was the proposal for membership fees for 2025. Membership fees for juniors for the year 1 January to 31 December 2025 will be: Junior full membership (weekly training) £40 (no change)
- [Juniors Report for 2024 AGM 21/01/2025](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-report-for-2024-agm-21-01-2025/) - Membership September 2023 to August 2024 Last year’s Annual Report stated between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 our junior membership increased from 130 to 146. And that during the rest of 2023 (to the end of our membership year) we recruited 8 new members giving a total of 154. There were also 13
- [DRAFT Juniors Report for 2024 AGM](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/draft-juniors-report-for-2024-agm/) - Valley Striders Juniors Report for 2024 AGM (21/01/2025) – from Bob Jackson Membership September 2023 to August 2024 Last year’s Annual Report stated between 1 September 2022 and 31 August 2023 our junior membership increased from 130 to 146. And that during the rest of 2023 (to the end of our membership year) we recruited
- [Events for Juniors Spring/Summer 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2024/) - This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses. If you're looking for events for September 2024 onwardshttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2024-25/ If you're looking for results from Autumn/Winter 2023/24https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2023-24/ If you're looking for results from Spring/Summer 2023https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2023/ Track & Field Season The track & field outdoor season runs from the end
- [Winter Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap-6/) - Congratulations to everyone who ran the Winter Handicap at Harewood on Sunday 29th December. It was a beautiful day for it and not too muddy. A brilliant run from Graham Pawley who finished first and therefore won the handicap trophy. A particular mention needs to go the Hope Wearing who finished in the fastest time
- [Xmas Run Friday 27 December 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/xmas-run-friday-27-december-2024/) - Arrangements for Junior Groups. Meet 10:05am by Lakeside Cafe. Come a few minutes earlier if you're wanting to use the toilets before your run. Children and parents - please wear appropriate clothing and shoes - it may rain and some of the footpaths may be a bit muddy. Children - please tick your name on
- [Winter Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap-5/) - The winter handicap will take place on Sunday 29th December, starting at 10:45am. The route will be an anticlockwise loop of the Harewood permissive path- approximately 5 miles- starting just inside the big black gates opposite Wike Lane off Harrogate Road. The route is likely to be fairly muddy at this time of year, although
- [Grand Prix Year End Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-year-end-results/) - At an excellent and well attended Striders Christmas party on Sunday I presented for my last time the prizes in the 2024 Grand Prix competition. Very many congratulations to all the winners. Female: V65 Ruth Warren 730 points V55 Amanda Spencer 798 and 2nd female overall V45 and Group C Steph Gledhill 787 V35 Sarah
- [Grand Prix 2025 Events through to July](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2025-events-through-to-july/) - The following is a schedule of the Grand Prix events that will form the first half of the 2025 season (December 2024 to July 2025) In addition to the list any event not listed in which 20 Striders participate will automatically be included. Cross Country: PECO 2 Pontefract Park 01/12/24 PECO 3 Middleton Park 15/12/24
- [November Newsletter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/november-newsletter/) - You may remember that back in February Faith Bowman resurrected the much missed VS Newsletter. Faith has now moved to the US to complete her Ph.D. However, thanks to the efforts of our chair, Steph Gledhill, the VS Newsletter has now continued, with October and November editions available. For the November edition, please click here.
- [Fell Championships update with just 3wks to go](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-championships-update-with-just-3wks-to-go/) - The VS Fell Championship 2024 is reaching its climax. Seven runners have so far completed at least 5 qualifying races across the 3 distance categories, but there are a few remaining opportunities for others to join them, and to make a dash for the line. In the Ladies competition, reigning champion Liz Adams leads with
- [Email to parents 1 November 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-1-november-2024/) - Booking for training in November and information about the Peco cross country league Please book Training Sessions for November I have 42 booking forms so far and I'm expecting at least 80. Please book by 8pm Saturday 2 November if you want to come on 5 November https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/booking-junior-training-sessions/ Please enter the Peco Junior XC series by
- [Grand Prix 2024 October update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2024-october-update/) - Ladies: Leading the table we have for the first time two runners on a maximum 800 points, Rebecca Whalley (U35) and Amanda Spencer (V55). There is still time for Georgia Baynes on 797 points to catch up! Leading their age categories are V35 Sarah Shanks, V45 Steph Gledhill and V65 Ruth Warren. Men: John Shanks
- [Junior Sports Day 2024 Medal Winners](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-sports-day-2024-medal-winners/) - These photos were taken on 1 October 2024, three weeks after the Sports Day at GSAL See https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-sports-day-results-10-september-2024/ for results at the 4:40pm session on 1 October (thanks to Alex Monaghan) ... . at the 5:25pm session on 1 October (thanks to Nicola Walmsley) ... . at the 6:10pm session on 1 October (thanks to
- [Juniors Training at Leos 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-leos-2024/) - Published 22 March 2024, amended 19 September 2024 with new session start times From April to mid September, sessions will approximately alternate between Leos and GSAL. From mid September to end March, sessions will be at Leos every week. For dates/locations see https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2024/ Safety notices PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITIES We realise that not all parents will want
- [Autumn handicap results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-handicap-results-4/) - Tuesday 10th September was a beautifully clear but bitingly cold evening for our Autumn handicap. There was also the added excitement of water pouring torrentially from the direction of the Emmerdale set to add interest to the run! Congratulations to Ian Lenihan who finished first in a time of 36:25 and was the well deserved
- [Junior Sports Day Results 10 September 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-sports-day-results-10-september-2024/) - [table id=109 /]
- [V S Junior Teams at Golden Acre Relays 16 July 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-junior-teams-at-golden-acre-relays-16-july-2024/) - Valley Striders Juniors had 25 teams (75 runners) in the junior relay (3 * 1 mile) and 6 junior teams (18 runners) in the adult relay (3 * 2.75 miles). Well done to everyone who took part. And well done to all the parents, who all got their children organised and ready in time. From
- [Junior Names for 13 August 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-for-13-august-2024/) - This page updated 11 August at 2pm These sessions will be at GSAL, except for the "C" group and which will be at Beckett Park There will be 4 groups (34) at GSAL at 5:30, 1 group (9) at GSAL at 6:30, 1 group (6) at Beckett Park at 7pm If we have to cancel
- [Fell Championships update (to 5 Aug 24)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-championships-update-to-5-aug-24/) - In the Ladies competition, two runners have already completed five qualifying races, and Liz Adams has a strong lead, from Leila Kara. However, Aga Felska-Shaker could make it a very close finish, if she bags a long race before the end of the season. Kinga Bugajska is making a late charge, having done three races
- [Junior Names for 6 August 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-names-for-6-august-2024/) - There will be a message here before 4pm Tuesday to let you know if there are any changes to the sessions. Everyone from Leos ... there is no "C" group session but "C" group members may sign up for a standard Leos session Booking forms Booking for August is open. If you've not booked yet
- [Grand Prix August update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-august-update/) - By the end of July 10 ladies and 19 men had completed 8 or more Grand Prix events with Leila Kara now on 20 and James Slater on 19. The ladies' table is lead by Georgia Baynes first senior on 796 points with Sarah Shanks FV35 on 781, Steph Gledhill FV45 on 779 and Amanda
- [Summer Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-handicap-results-3/) - Well done to everyone who ran the Summer Handicap on Tuesday evening. We were blessed with a warm, sunny evening and not as much mud as expected. Congratulations to Alan Hutchinson, who won the trophy and to Gary Mann who was the fastest runner, finishing in 00:31:35. Everyone who ran gained valuable Grand Prix points.
- [LSSA Cross Country Entries 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/lssa-cross-country-entries-2024/) - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Bqv8sbAowbshkH3M_zh8N8mqYt8BDjhApKwf0hfEmqE
- [Rafferty Mirfin - English Schools 800m Winner](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/rafferty-mirfin-english-schools-800m-winner/) - Congratulations to Rafferty who won the English Schools 800m for Intermediate Boys (year 10 and 11) on Saturday 13 July in a time of 1:55.93. (thanks to David Wild for permission to use the photo) Rafferty is a member of Skyrac A C but was a member of Valley Striders for just under 18 months
- [A Post](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/a-post/) - Rafferty Mirfin - English Schools 800m Winner Congratulations to Rafferty who won the English Schools 800m for Intermediate Boys (year 10 and 11) on Saturday 13 July in a time of 1:55.93. (thanks to David Wild for permission to use the photo) Rafferty is a member of Skyrac A C but was a member of
- [A Spreadsheet](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/a-spreadsheet/) - Golden Acre Results 2024Download
- [Grand Prix mid year update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-mid-year-update/) - Is it already July. Sure doesn't feel like it. Let's have a quick look at how the 2024 Grand Prix competitions are going. Ladies - 7 have completed at least 8 GP events with Leila Kara already running a fantastic fifteen. Leading the table on 785 points is Georgia Baynes, with Steph Gledhill in second
- [Good morning Crackpots!](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/good-morning-crackpots/) - “Good morning crackpots” may sound an unusual way to open a race briefing, but not at the Crackpots Trail Race. The second running of this event took place on Sunday 23rd June in Kirkby Malzeard, Nidderdale. The race is named after the nearby Crackpots Mosaic Trail, a 7 mile route which makes for a nice
- [Summer Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-handicap-6/) - The Valley Striders Summer Handicap race will be held on Tuesday 23rd July. We will be doing the summer trail route, which is a circular route of approximately five miles clockwise around the reservoir, across the fields towards the Harewood estate and back along the reservoir path . You will need to be at the
- [Email to parents 12 June 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-12-june-2024/) - Contents Golden Acre Relay - reply by 18 June Eccup Junior Races (7 July) West Yorkshire Track & Field - enter by 15 June Please do not reply to this email nor store this email address in your address book as this email address is only used for outbound bulk emails, instead reply to Facebook
- [Leeds Athletics Network](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/lan/) - (this page has been set up because the domain www.leedsathletics.net and the hosting site have both lapsed) The Leeds Athletics Network was one of around 50 athletics networks set up around the country in 2010 with funding from U K Sport What Are Athletics Networks? Athletics Networks are clusters of athletics clubs and running clubs
- [VS Ladies lead the way in Ilkley - Update on Fell Champs results and Summer Fell Challenge](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/vs-ladies-lead-the-way-in-ilkley-update-on-fell-champs-results-and-summer-fell-challenge/) - The points tables have been updated for the VS Fell Championships and VS Summer Fell Challenge – see Latest Standings on the Fell Championships page. These include results at the Ilkley Trail Race, where Becca won the Ladies race, and VS won the team prize (photo by http://woodentops.org.uk/)
- [Classic Quarter, Lizard to Lands End, In Memory Of Sarah](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/classic-quarter-lizard-to-lands-end-in-memory-of-sarah/) - Classic Quarter Endurance Life Event, Cornwall Saturday 25 May In memory of Sarah Smith! “The task is brutally simple: to run non-stop from the southernmost point of England (Lizard Point), to the western most tip (Lands End), along the legendary South West Coast Path. This translates to running 90 degrees of the compass, hence the
- [World Athletics 1 Mile Race Results at GSAL 7 May 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/world-athletics-1-mile-race-results-at-gsal-7-may-2024/) - Instead of the planned training session at Leos we held a series of mile races at GSAL as part of the event being organised by "World Athletics" to celebrate 70 years since the first sub 4-minute mile. (thank you Jane Rollings for spotting this) Thanks to (amongst others) registration - Amanda Bonner & Alice Bonner
- [Juniors Training at GSAL 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-gsal-2024/) - updated 1 March 2024 We plan to resume training at GSAL on Tuesday 2 April 2024 and we have booked 12 dates at approximately 2-weekly intervals. On the other weeks we will be at Leos, except one on ?? July when we will be at the Golden Acre Relays and we will possibly book 2
- [VS Summer Fell Challenge Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/vs-summer-fell-challenge-update/) - From Graham Jones. A short update on the VS Summer Fell Challenge: We've had a good turnout for our first two races, and the next two are coming up very soon. Here's how the leaderboard looks at present (top 5 M/F): 197pts Richard Irvine 190pts Keith Brewster 100pts Ewan Reid 100pts Paul Smith 99pts Dan
- [Calderdale Way Relay 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/calderdale-way-relay-2024/) - Of the three big off-road relays that take place in Yorkshire, the Calderdale Way has the most fell terrain, the most hills and is the furthest away from Leeds. It is, therefore, always an achievement to get a team of 12 out for this race. We did have a team of 12, but thanks to
- [V S Juniors at Yorkshire Championships 2024 (Fell and Track & Field)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-juniors-at-yorkshire-championships-2024-fell-and-track-field/) - thanks to Dave and Eileen Woodhead for the photo Coiners Fell Races at Mytholmroyd on Monday 6 May - incorporating Yorkshire U13/U15/U17/U19 Junior Fell Running Championships Congratulations to Samuel Keene, 3rd in the under-13 boys category and bronze medallist in the Yorkshire U13 Fell Running Championships 2024. Fell running age categories are based on end
- [World Athletics 1 Mile Races at GSAL 7 May 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/world-athletics-1-mile-races-at-gsal-7-may-2024/) - This page updated 2 May 2024 at 10pm Instead of the planned training session at Leos we will be holding a series of mile races at GSAL as part of the event being organised by "World Athletics" to celebrate 70 years since the first sub 4-minute mile. (thank you Jane Rollings for spotting this) NB
- [Email to parents 28 April 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-28-april-2024/) - Contents • Training Sessions and Communication• 1 mile races• Events and closing dates• Results Please do not reply to this email nor store this email address in your address book as this email address is only used for outbound bulk emails, instead reply to Facebook posts or email juniors@valleystriders.org.uk . Training 30 April at GSAL
- [Events for Juniors Autumn/Winter 2023/24](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2023-24/) - This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses. Updated March 2024 with results from ... everywhere! Updated 10/01/24 with information about Wakefield indoor athletics, more info about schools competitions, and results from Peco 3. Updated 06/12/23 with results from LSAAXC 3 and Peco 2 Updated 29/11/23 with
- [Track & Field Meetings - Useful Information](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/track-field-meetings-useful-information/) - This is a work in progress Kit (I've put this first because you need to read it before you set off!) You must wear club colours (i.e. VS T-shirt or vest) You must wear numbers front and back for all events except high jump. You'll need 8 pins. You should wear track spikes for track
- [General Information for Juniors 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2023/) - This page has now been superseded. For the current page, please click https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2024/ Training Sessions Our training sessions are on Tuesdays late afternoons / early evenings. In winter we train on the rugby fields at Leodiensian Club (Leos) off King Lane. They have floodlights so we are able to use the fields all year round,
- [Email to parents 2 March 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-2-march-2024/) - Contents- Booking for March- Peco Relays- Peco Awards- Training for Spring/Summer including at GSAL- Events for Spring/Summer including Track & Field- Membership Payments If you have any comments or questions, please post in the Juniors Facebook Group or email juniors@valleystriders.org.uk . Please don't reply to the gmail email address as this isn't monitored. Booking for
- [The Newsletter is back!](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/the-newsletter-is-back/) - Many of you will remember, and miss, the Valley Striders email updates provided by Bob Jackson (unless, of course, you are a junior member or parent, in which case you will still be receiving all the news on events, training, races and results for the Valley Striders Juniors). A few may even remember The Striders
- [AGM 2023 Reports and Minutes](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/agm-2023-reports-and-minutes/) - The Valley Striders AGM 2023 was postponed from the usual November date and took place on 16th January 2024. The evening started with the Chairperson's statement, where our chair, Steph Gledhill, spoke about the importance and value of volunteers within our club. Chairperson's Statement "I’m concentrating my statement on our club volunteers this year. I’d
- [George Black](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/george-black/) - written 13/12/2023, updated with tributes 26/01/2024 I'm sad to report the death of George Black at the age of 84. George joined Valley Striders in 1988. He was given Life Membership for representing Scotland at the Home Nations vets cross country. He moved back to his native Scotland in 1999 and joined Fife A C.,
- [Peco Junior XC arrangements for 12 November](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/peco-junior-xc-arrangements-for-12-november/) - Just before the main information, I do need some help on Sunday morning from 09:00 onwards please ... One person at 09:00 to help handing out V S T-shirts and vests to those who want them (this will be at registration) One person at 09:00 to collect the V S flag, banner and race numbers
- [Junior membership renewals, rates  and discounts January 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-membership-renewals-rates-and-discounts-january-2024/) - At the club AGM on 16 January 2024 I presented a report on the juniors section https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-report-for-agm-2023/ Included in this was the proposal for membership fees for 2024. Membership fees for juniors for the year 1 January to 31 December 2024 will be: Junior full membership (weekly training) £40 (no change) Junior limited training (10
- [Juniors Report for 2022/23 AGM](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-report-for-2022-23-agm/) - from Bob Jackson Membership In last year’s Annual Report, I said that between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022 our junior membership increased from 108 to 130. During the rest of 2022 (to the end of our membership year) we recruited 17 new members who paid a small fee for the rest of the
- [Email to parents 14 January 2024](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-14-january-2024/) - Email to Parents 14 January 2024 - AGM, Membership payments, Xmas, Training, Peco XC, Wakefield indoors and more This was sent as an email to parents of juniors who were members as at 31 December 2023. It was sent from email address Valley Striders Juniors (valleystridersjuniors@gmail.com) at 00.00 on 15 January. If you didn't receive
- [Winter Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap-results-4/) - Well done to everyone who ran the Winter Handicap on New Years Eve. It was good and muddy! Congratulations to Paul Smith who was first to finish, closely followed by Sarah Mann. The fastest time went to Alfie Jones in 32:44. Many thanks to everyone who supported with time keeping and marshalling. And thanks to
- [Xmas Run Wed 27 December 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/xmas-run-wed-27-december-2023/) - amended 24/12/23 11pm with new map Arrangements for Junior Groups. Meet 10:10am by Lakeside Cafe. Come a few minutes earlier if you're wanting to use the toilets before your run. Children and parents - please wear appropriate clothing and shoes - it may rain and some of the footpaths are a bit muddy. Children -
- [Xmas Run Wed 28 December 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/xmas-run-wed-28-december-2022/) - Photos from Gary Watt, Clare Redmond and Jane Rollings Arrangements for Junior Groups 2022 Meet 10:10am by Lakeside Cafe. Come a few minutes earlier if you're wanting to use the toilets before your run. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes - it may rain and some of the footpaths are a bit muddy. Please sign
- [Juniors Training at Leos 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-leos-2023/) - Published 17 August 2023 From mid September to end March, sessions will be at Leos every week. From April to mid September, sessions will approximately alternate between Leos and GSAL. Safety notices We realise that not all parents will want to help or watch from the sidelines when the weather gets colder and/or wetter and
- [Valley Striders Grand Prix Results 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-grand-prix-results-2023/) - From Alan Hutchinson GRAND PRIX 2023 THE RESULTS The winners were announced and prizes presented at the Valley Striders Christmas party. In the Ladies competition the Group winners are G Louise Jennings E Vicki Johnstone D Sue Sunderland C Leila Kara B Rachel Davidson A Sam Harris The winners in each Group other than A
- [Christmas Party and Awards 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/christmas-party-and-awards-2023/) - This year’s Christmas Party took place at Leo’s on Friday 8th December. The highlights of which were Kathy’s Valley Striders Quiz of the Year, and James, Alan and Simon’s presentation of the VS Annual Awards, VS Grand Prix Awards and VS Fell Grand Prix Awards. Annual Awards Marathon Trophy – awarded to the best overall
- [Fell Grand Prix Results 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-grand-prix-results-2023/) - From Steve Webb Final standings in the VS Fell Champs are now available. Congratulations to Dave Middlemas who has defended his title with a clear lead from his best 5 scores from 17 races. Second place goes to Mick Loftus with Dinesh Kaulgud in third. In the women's league our winner is Liz Adams who
- [Grand Prix Update November 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-update-november-2023/) - From Alan Hutchinson There are only 3 events left in the current GP year: PECO race 1 cross country Middleton Park - 12 November Tadcaster 10 - 19 November Even Splits Leeds 5k - 22 November The standings after last weekend for each group's leading points scorer are as follows: FemaleA Sam HarrisB Rachel DavidsonC
- [Winter Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap-4/) - The Winter Handicap takes place on Sunday 31st December, meeting at 10:30am at the Black Gates to Harewood, opposite Wike Lane. The route involves an anti-clockwise loop of the Harewood permissive paths starting at the black gates opposite Wike Lane. The route is on woodland paths with a tarmac stretch in the middle. At this
- [Email to parents 30 November 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-30-november-2023/) - Peco XC, WY XC, December bookings and LOTS of results including school races This email contains information about the Peco cross country league (book by 1 December 2pm if you’ve not already entered) information about the final West Yorkshire cross country league (book by 2 December if you’ve not already entered) booking for training in
- [ESAA Laps](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/esaa-laps/) - [table id=94 /]
- [ESAA](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/esaa/) - ESAA XC Cup Regional Round Saturday 11th November, 2023. Grammar School at Leeds - A DOG FREE ZONE Timetable & race order IG JB SG use the medium lap After the SG have run 1 medium lap, the ‘cut through’ at B will be closed IB JG run a short lap then go onto the
- [Video of National XC Relays 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/video-of-national-xc-relays-2023/) - Full video of the event (boys U13 starts at 48mins into the video, girls U13 starts at 1hr11min and includes picture of a big puddle at 1:18:48 immediately immediately followed by Ruth moving from 4th to 2nd, boys U15 starts at 2hr52min, senior men starts at 4hr00min, picture of stream at 4:02:25)
- [V S Juniors at National XC Relays 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-juniors-at-national-xc-relays-2023/) - left to right - Ruth, Isla, Caitlyn, Harry W, Dan, Ewan, Simeon, Joel, Will At Berry Hill Park, Mansfield, 4 November 2023 From Alex Gostling (juniors coach and team manager for the day) I could not be any more proud of the children that raced today. They were all brilliant! The weather and underfoot conditions
- [Email to parents 19 October 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-19-october-2023/) - This email contains information about the Peco cross country league (book by 28 October) information about the West Yorkshire cross country league (book by 21 October) booking for training in November (book by 2 November) Please do not reply to this email nor store this email address in your address book as this email address
- [West Yorkshire Cross Country Junior Races 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/west-yorkshire-cross-country-junior-races-2023/) - updated 8 Oct 23 with results of first meeting Meetings There are 4 meetings1 Nunroyd Park, Guiseley on Sunday 8 October2 Thornes Park, Wakefield on Sunday 29 October3 South Leeds (venue TBC) on Saturday 18 November4 Rothwell Leisure Centre on Sunday 10 December For details of race locations and course maps seehttp://www.westyorkshireathletics.org.uk/wyxcl23index.htm If you've not
- [Preparing for a Cross Country Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/preparing-for-a-cross-country-race/) - This was written by our Junior Coach Alex Gostling Much of it also applies to adults. Much of it also applies to road races. Preparing for a Cross Country Race Many of the children already know how to prepare for a race and so preparation for race day may seem obvious. However, I know some
- [Email to parents 25 September 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-25-september-2023/) - This email contains notes on training for October, information about the Peco cross country league and information about the West Yorkshire cross country league. Please do not reply to this email nor store this email address in your address book as this email address is only used for outbound bulk emails, instead reply to Facebook
- [Beginners Guide to the Cross Country Season](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/beginners-guide-to-the-cross-country-season/) - For anyone that has not taken part in cross country before, or who is reasonably new and would appreciate a bit more information, I will attempt to explain what is available: League Races (there are two cross country leagues) West Yorkshire League Cross Country This is suitable for runners who are quicker than 25 mins
- [Autumn Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-handicap-results-3/) - A beautiful, evening, great views of Harewood House and a sunset, what more could you want. We gathered on Thursday evening for the Autumn handicap race. Steph Gledhill was a worthy winner, with Christian Southee hot on her heels for the last few metres. The fastest runner of the evening was Hope Wearing, finishing in
- [Just a test](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/just-a-test/)
- [Events for Juniors Spring/Summer 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2023/) - This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses. Latest update 01/08/2023 Information about City of York meetings on 20 August and 23 August Results from Eccup junior races and Golden Acre relays Results from Leeds 5k Results from four West Yorks T&F meetings, Wakefield T&F, Pontefract T&F
- [GRAND PRIX MID-SUMMER UPDATE](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-mid-summer-update/) - From Alan Hutchinson What, approaching the end of August already? I thought it time to have a quick resume of how the age groups are doing so here's the current leaders: FU35 Rachel Davidson FV35+ Sam Harris - also overall leader in the ladies GP on 798 points from a possible 800 FV45+ Amanda Spencer
- [Autumn Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-handicap-5/) - The Autumn Handicap takes place on Thursday 7th September, meeting at 6.30pm at the Black Gates to Harewood, opposite Wike Lane. The route involves an anti clockwise loop of the Harewood permissive paths starting at the black gates opposite Wike Lane. If you would like to run, please make sure that you are there in
- [Summer Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-handicap-results-2/) - On July 20th we held our Summer Handicap. July is a busy month for running and many people are away on holiday, so it was a small but elite group who gathered for this event. However, there was plenty of enthusiasm from both runners and marshals. Tim Straughan was a worthy winner of the handicap
- [Mile and Half Mile at Brownlee Centre 22 August 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/mile-and-half-mile-at-brownlee-centre-22-august-2023/) - Valley Striders AC club booked the Brownlee Centre 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday 22 August juniors from 6pm to 7pm intermediate adults from 6:30pm to 7:30pm experienced adult runners from 7pm to 8pm 6:15pm Half Mile Race - circuit of southern loop of track plus 73metres 6:17pm Mile Race - full circuit of track 6:40pm
- [Mile and Half Mile at Brownlee Centre 25 July 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/mile-and-half-mile-at-brownlee-centre-25-july-2023/) - Valley Striders AC club booked the Brownlee Centre 6pm to 8pm on Tuesday 25 July juniors from 6pm to 7pm intermediate adults from 6:30pm to 7:30pm experienced adult runners from 7pm to 8pm 6:15pm Mile Race - full circuit of track 6:30pm Half Mile Race - circuit of southern loop of track plus 73metres 6:50pm
- [Juniors Training at GSAL 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-gsal-2023/) - updated 5 May 2023 We resumed training at GSAL on Tuesday 4 April 2023 and we have booked 13 dates at approximately 2-weekly intervals. On the other weeks we will be at Leos, except one on 18 July when we will be at the Golden Acre Relays. BOOKING Survey to book for the next month's
- [Juniors Training at GSAL 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-gsal-2022/) - There is now a 2023 version of this page https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-gsal-2023/ I'm pleased to announce that we will resume training at GSAL on Tuesday 5 April 2022 and we have booked 12 dates at approximately 2-weekly intervals. On the other weeks we will be at Leos, except one on 12 July when we will be at
- [Juniors Training at Leos 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-leos-2022/) - There is now a 2023 version of this post https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-leos-2022 Safety notices We are introducing new safety procedures which are being implemented before the clocks go back at the beginning of November 2022. We realise that not all parents will want to help or watch from the sidelines when the weather gets colder and/or wetter
- [General Information for Juniors 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2022/) - There is now a 2023 version of this post https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/general-information-for-juniors-2023/ Updated 6 September 2022. Minor amendments 24 March 2023. Training Sessions Our training sessions are on Tuesdays late afternoons / early evenings. In winter we train on the rugby fields at Leodiensian Club (Leos) off King Lane. They have floodlights so we are able to
- [Email to parents 15 August 2023 - looking ahead](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-15-august-2023-looking-ahead/) - Here’s another of my occasional emails to everyone. I know a few of you aren’t on Facebook, a few more have disabled their accounts and several more don’t look at Facebook posts unless tagged. NB if replying by email, please reply to juniors@valleystriders.org.uk, not to the gmail account which is only used to send to
- [Events for Juniors Autumn/Winter 2019/20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2019-20/) - This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses. Most recent update - 30 September 2019 West Yorkshire Cross Country League Only open to club members. Minimum age 9 on 01/09/2019 i.e. school year 5 and above. Juniors aged 11 or above 01/09/2019 (i.e. year 7 and above)
- [Events for Juniors Spring/Summer 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2020/) - This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses. You can see the most up-to-date list of races/events for juniors using this linkhttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/junior-events/list/ Calendar Sun 01-03-20 Peco XC 5 Roundhay Park (CANCELLED) Wed 04-03-20 POSTPONED Primary XC W.Yorks final Templenewsam Sat 07-03-20 POSTPONED LSAA XC Prince Henry Wed
- [Events for Juniors Spring/Summer 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2021/) - This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses. Most recent update 05/09/2021 NB If you're looking for events from September 2021 onwards, seehttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2021-22/ You will be able to see the most up-to-date list of races/events for juniors using this link (when I've updated it)https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/junior-events/list/ Calendar Note regarding
- [Events for Juniors Autumn/Winter 2021/22](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2021-22/) - This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses. Most recent update 20/12/2021 You will be able to see the most up-to-date list of races/events for juniors using this link (when I've updated it)https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/junior-events/list/ For an explanation of England Athletics Registration and Affiliation, see the bottom of this
- [Events for Juniors Spring/Summer 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2022/) - This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses. Most recent update 14/08/2022 with August and September events If you're looking for events for September 2022 onwardshttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2022-23/ NB If you're looking for results from Autumn/Winter 2021/22https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2021-22/ NB If you're looking for results from Spring/Summer 2021https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2021/ You will be
- [Events for Juniors Autumn/Winter 2022/23](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2022-23/) - This post will be left in place on the website and updated as the season progresses. Most recent update 17/01/23 NB If you're looking for events after 7 March 2023, seehttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2023/ NB If you're looking for events before 30 September 2022, seehttps://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-spring-summer-2022/ NB If you're looking for results from Autumn/Winter 2021/22https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/events-for-juniors-autumn-winter-2021-22/ For an explanation of
- [Email to parents 26 May 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-26-may-2023/) - Here’s another of my occasional emails to everyone; there are too many subject items for a Facebook Post (and I know a few of you aren’t on Facebook, a few more have disabled their accounts and a few more don’t look at Facebook posts unless tagged) NB if replying by email, please reply to juniors@valleystriders.org.uk,
- [Leeds Country Way Relay 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/leeds-country-way-relay-2023/) - The annual Leeds Country Way Relay takes place on Sunday 3rd September 2023. This is an important event in the Valley Striders calendar and we regularly have 4+ teams taking part. Last year we had a men's, ladies', vets', super-vets and mixed team. It is a 12 person, 6 stage relay with legs between 8
- [Golden Acre 18 July 2023 Junior Teams](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/golden-acre-18-july-2023-junior-teams/) - Here are the teams (see table at bottom of page) (updated 15/07/23) We currently have 26 teams, ... ... plus 1 runner who will just run leg 1 unless he has been called up to sub in another team. All teams are of 3 runners, for the junior relay each run 1 mile, for the
- [VS Summer Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/vs-summer-handicap/) - The VS Summer Handicap takes place this Thursday 20th July, meeting at 6.30pm at the Black Gates to Harewood, opposite Wike Lane. The route involves an anti clockwise loop of the Harewood permissive paths starting at the black gates opposite Wike Lane. If you would like to run, please make sure that you are there
- [Golden Acre Relay 2023 VS Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/golden-acre-relay-2023-vs-results/) - [table id=89 /]
- [Ken Kaiser](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/ken-kaiser/) - Sad news to report that Ken died of a heart attack on 26 April. He was 73. He had had some recent illnesses but this was totally unexpected. Ken was the youngest of 3 brothers and was brought up in Stockport. Ken and Kathy have 3 sons – Paul who has been a Valley Striders
- [VS Grand Prix Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/vs-grand-prix-update/) - From VSGP coordinator: Alan Hutchinson. How swiftly the year marches on. We're now just over half way through the Grand Prix competition year and already 6 ladies and 14 men have completed 8 or more GP events putting them in contention for a prize. A further 5 ladies and 12 men have run 6 or
- [Spring Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/spring-handicap-results-3/) - We held the Spring Handicap at Harewood on the evening of Thursday 4th May. The event was well attended with a good mix of runners from the intermediate and advanced groups. Although is was a chilly evening for those marshalling and timekeeping, the rain held off and the runners had warmed up well by the
- [Winter Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap-3/) - Winter Handicap and club social The winter handicap will take place on Sunday 2nd January, starting at 10:45am at the Eccup Reservoir towpath at the bottom of Goodrick Lane. The route will be approximately 10k out and back along the canal towpath, across the dam and out along Eccup Moor Road before turning up Village
- [Winter Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap-results-2/) - It was a beautiful sunny, but windy morning for the Striders Winter Handicap race: perfect for racing but slightly chilly for some of the marshals. The 10k route went out and back along Eccup reservoir path, over the dam and into the hamlet of Eccup. Congratulations to Jamie Walker and Amanda Spencer who were the
- [Calderdale Way Relay - 21st May 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/calderdale-way-relay-21st-may-2023/) - Valley Striders will be entering a team for the Calderdale Way Relay on Sunday 21st May. Calderdale Way Relay - Race Details We currently have a full team of 12 runners. However, we could really do with a few reserves. If anyone is interested in joining recces or would like to put their name down
- [Food at Leo's - Tuesday 18th April - 8pm](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/food-at-leos-2/) - There will be a joint training session starting from Leo's at 6.30pm on Tuesday 18th April, followed by food and a social at Leo's at 8pm. All are welcome to attend the training, the social or both. This months menu options are: C - Chicken Burger S - Spaghetti Bolognese V - Veggie Bolognese Please
- [Winter Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap-results-3/) - Many thanks to everyone who ran and those who volunteered with marshalling and timekeeping. A full set of results can be viewed below. Our next handicap will be in May. Details to follow. [table id=84 “responsive=flip responsive_breakpoint=phone”/]
- [Email to parents 13 March 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-13-march-2023/) - Here’s another of my infrequent emails to everyone; there are too many subject items for a Facebook Post (and I know a few of you aren’t on Facebook, a few more have disabled their accounts and a few more don’t look at Facebook posts unless tagged) NB if replying by email, please reply to juniors@valleystriders.org.uk,
- [Email to parents 13 January 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-13-january-2023/) - A fairly brief email about Peco XC, Training and Membership The next Peco XC race will be Sunday 22 January at West Park (Spen Lane). Race details will be at https://pecoxc.co.uk/pages/race3.html with information on where to park (please read!) and route maps. The school year 2-6 race (10:00) is close to being an exact 1
- [Lou Gilchrist 1933-2022 multiple world record holder](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/lou-gilchrist-1933-2022-multiple-world-record-holder/) - first published 15 Feb 2023, updated 3 Mar 2023 with some details of Lou's personal life from sister-in-law Patricia, thank you! I’m writing with sad news to report the death of Lou Gilchrist on 17 December 2022. She was 89. Her funeral was on Monday 20 February in Manchester. Lou's Personal Life - from Patricia
- [Annual Awards](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/annual-awards/) - These awards are presented annually, usually at the Christmas Party Marathon Cup for the history of the cup, see https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/archive/horsmar.htm [table id=79 /] Vadim Kuznetsov Trophy [table id=80 /] Also-Ran Trophy [table id=81 /] Max Jones Cup [table id=82 /]
- [Leeds Primary Schools XC Finals 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/leeds-primary-schools-xc-finals-2023/) - There were nearly 900 runners representing their schools at Templenewsam for the Leeds Primary Schools XC Finals on 2 February. There were 8 races - year 3 girls, year 3 boys, year 4 girls, etc.. through to year 6 boys. The year 3 and 4 races were 950 metres doing one lap which was almost
- [Membership Status as at 18 January 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/membership-status-as-at-18-january-2023/) - [table id=10 /]
- [Junior membership renewals, rates  and discounts January 2023](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-membership-renewals-rates-and-discounts-january-2023/) - At the club AGM in November I presented a report on the juniors section https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-report-for-agm-2022/ Included in this was the proposal for membership fees for 2023. Membership fees for juniors for the year 1 January to 31 December 2023 will be: Junior full membership (weekly training) £40 (no change)Junior limited training (10 sessions or fewer)
- [Peco Junior XC arrangements for 18 December](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/peco-junior-xc-arrangements-for-18-december/) - This post refers to the second race in the Peco XC Series 2022/23, which will be at Templenewsam The Peco Cross Country League is a series of 5 meetings between November 2022 and March 2023. Sunday 27 November - meeting 1 at Middleton ParkSunday 18 December - meeting 2 at Templenewsam Sunday 22 January 2023
- [Yorkshire Cross Country opportunities for juniors](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/yorkshire-cross-country-opportunities-for-juniors/) - NB please note that the closing date is Tuesday 20 December. One of the aims of Valley Striders Juniors Club is to assist/enable young athletes to experience events that they could not take part in if they weren’t in a club. This message is about the Yorkshire Cross Country Championships which are on Saturday 7
- [Grand Prix 2022 The Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2022-the-results/) - Grand Prix 2022 The results are in! I am pleased to announce the winners of the age and group categories for the year ending 30 November 2022. Ladies: FV35, group A and overall winner Sarah Shanks 800 points F Senior -Faith Bowman 778 FV45 Amanda Spencer 799 FV55 Sue Sunderland 764 Group B Liz Adams
- [Peco Junior XC arrangements for 27 November](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/peco-junior-xc-arrangements-for-27-november/) - The Peco Cross Country League is a series of 5 meetings between November 2022 and March 2023. Sunday 27 November - meeting 1 at Middleton ParkSunday 18 December - meeting 2 at Templenewsam Sunday 22 January 2023 - meeting 3 at West Park / Becketts ParkSunday 19 February 2023 - meeting 4 at Middleton ParkSunday
- [VS AGM 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/vs-agm-2022/) - VS AGM 2022 Thank you to all of those who attended the Valley Striders AGM on Tuesday 15th November 2022, and particular thanks to those who provided reports and updates. It was an enjoyable evening that demonstrated the huge variety of events, successes and activity going on within the club. A fantastic effort by all,
- [Juniors Report for AGM 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-report-for-agm-2022/) - (if you want a "lighter" version, please click on this link for 10 Powerpoint slides https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-powerpoint-for-2022-agm/) Membership In last year’s Annual Report, I said that between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021 our junior membership increased from 93 to 108. During the rest of 2021 (to the end of our membership year) we recruited 21
- [VS Christmas Party 2022!](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/vs-christmas-party-2022/) - For the first time since 2019 the VS Christmas Party is back! The cost will be £10 per person and includes a buffet, payment to be made into the VS 'other' Account. Account Name: VSAC Payments Sort Code: 53-70-00 Account Number: 72143851 Reference: Name+Xmas (e.g.Racheldxmas) Hope to see you there!
- [National XC Relays 5 November 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/national-xc-relays-5-november-2022/) - Two teams of Valley Striders under-15 boys had a very successful day out at Mansfield at the National Cross Country Relay Championships. We had never entered a junior team before at this event (and I can't remember an adult team running recently), so the boys were venturing into new territory for themselves and the club.
- [Grand Prix 2022 update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2022-update/) - GRAND PRIX 2022 UPDATE With one month left to the end of this year's ladies and men's competitions there has been a very good level of participation. 59 ladies and 102 men have taken part in at least one Grand Prix event, 8 ladies and 16 men have done the required 8 or more, and
- [Valley Striders A.G.M - Tuesday 15th November 8pm](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-a-g-m-tuesday-15th-november-8pm/) - The Valley Striders AGM will take place at Leo's on Tuesday 15th November at 8pm. Tuesday training will start at the usual time. However, the 6.30pm session will be shorter than usual to allow the AGM to start on time. If anyone has any topics/discussion points that they wish to raise at the AGM, please
- [Joyce Lambert](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/joyce-lambert/) - I’m writing with the sad news that Joyce passed away 2 weeks ago. She was 86 and had suffered from Alzheimer’s for over 5 years. The funeral will be held at Lawnswood Crematorium next Friday (28th October) at 12:15pm. I’m sure Peter would like to see many friends from the Striders. Peter joined the Striders
- [Email to parents 24 October 2022 including Training, Peco XC, Kit and Sports Day](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-24-october-2022-including-training-peco-xc-kit-and-sports-day/) - In this issue Training – SafetyTraining – BookingPeco Cross Country LeagueOther CompetitionsKit – T-shirts and VestsKit – HoodiesSports Day – Pictures and Results TRAINING - SAFETY We will look after all children while they are on the rugby field but we will need you if there is an incident involving your child or if your
- [Sports Day Results 13 Sep 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/sports-day-results-13-sep-2022/) - Updated 12 October 2022 to show awards We've had a Sports Day (or to be more precise, a Sports Hour-and-3-minutes) at GSAL We had 4 events 80m sprint for everyone400m lap for everyonestanding triple jump for school years 3 and abovestanding long jump for school years 2 and belowshot put for school years 5 and
- [Striders at the British Fell Relays](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/striders-at-the-british-fell-relays/) - The British Fell Relays are one of the biggest events in the fellrunning calendar, attracting hundreds of teams across several categories from around the UK. While some of the bigger fellrunning clubs are able to field several teams, it’s something of an achievement for clubs like Valley Striders to get one team on the start
- [Sports Day Arrangements 13 Sep 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/sports-day-arrangements-13-sep-2022/) - Yes, we're having a Sports Day (or to be more precise, a sports hour-and-a-bit) next Tuesday at GSAL There are 86 booked in. Please could everyone arrive by 6pm (6:05 at the latest) so we can arrange helpers for every activity/event. The warm-ups and practice for the youngest groups (up to and including school year
- [Meanwood Valley Trail Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/meanwood-valley-trail-race-2/) - Saturday 10th September 2022 saw the return of the Meanwood Valley Trail race after a break of three years. At 9:30, after a briefing and a minute of silence in respect to the Queen and her family, almost 200 runners set off from our new start line in front of Old Leo’s clubhouse and into
- [Late Summer Handicap results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/late-summer-handicap-results/) - After a rainy start to Thursday, it turned out to be a perfect sunny evening for our late summer handicap. The new route took us around the grounds of Harewood House and was greeted with enthusiasm by all runners. Dave Middlemas had the fastest time of the evening with 30 minutes 10 seconds, and the
- [Handicap Results (demo page)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/handicap-results-demo-page/) - Heading Comments [table id=75 /] End of report
- [Email to parents 31 August 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-31-august-2022/) - In this issue Booking training for September Training sessions in September Track & Field meetings on 10 & 17 September Cross Country leagues and meetings for Autumn/Winter (Peco, West Yorks, Leeds Schools etc) South Yorkshire Indoor League Golden Mile Club Handicap Meanwood Trail Race TRAINING Booking training for September I have 35 surveys in so
- [One week to go!!!](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/one-week-to-go/) - Only one week to go!!!! 185 entries so far, it would be great to get some more, entry closes Friday 9th September The race starts at 9:30 from Leo’s Rugby Club in Alwoodley. https://racebest.com/races/a5c5q The Meanwood Valley Trail Race is an off-road race organised by Valley Striders. It gets a mention in Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meanwood_Valley_Trail Our
- [Late Summer Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/late-summer-handicap/) - The summer handicap will be on Thursday 8th September. To avoid finishing in the dark, we will start the clock at 6:30pm. Collect your handicap time from 6:15pm. We will be doing an anticlockwise loop of the Harewood grounds, starting at the black gates opposite Wyke Lane on Harrogate Road. This is a trail and
- [VS Sunday Run Special - Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs - Sunday 24th July](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/vs-sunday-run-special-fewston-and-swinsty-reservoirs-sunday-24th-july/) - This week's Sunday run will move from the usual location at Smithy Mills and travel to Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs. We will meet at 8.45am at the Swinsty car park (the one with the tables and benches by the water). There will be multiple distance options: 6.5, 10, 13 miles or longer. At present there
- [VS parkrun tourism - Roberts Park, Saltaire - Saturday 23rd July](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/vs-parkrun-tourism-roberts-park-saltaire-saturday-23rd-july/) - If you haven't done the Roberts Park parkrun in Saltaire before, or would just like a social VS morning out, join us on Saturday 23rd July. We will meet near the start at 8.45am. As with previous parkrun tourism trips (if you can remember that long ago!), we will meet for breakfast afterwards. The breakfast
- [Summer Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-handicap-5/) - Because of the predicted temperatures for Tueday 19th, the Summer Handicap has been cancelled and will now take place on Tuesday 26th July.
- [Golden Acre Junior Results 12 July 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/golden-acre-junior-results-12-july-2022/) - Main photo by Hannah Corne Of the 39 teams taking part in the junior race, 17 were from Valley Striders. Here's a photo of the winners of the younger girls (school years 2-4) and younger boys categories. Our teams also gained 2nd place (but no trophies) in the older mixed (school years 5-7) and older
- [Meanwood Valley Trail Race 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/meanwood-valley-trail-race/) - Saturday 10th September 2022 - 9.30am The Meanwood Valley Trail Race is back! After a 3 year absence, Valley Striders AC will once again be hosting the Meanwood Valley Trail Race from "Old Leo's" Rugby Club, with proceeds going to Lineham Farm and the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Entries are online via RaceBest: Meanwood Valley Trail
- [Golden Acre Junior Teams 12 July 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/golden-acre-junior-teams-12-july-2022/) - Here are the teams (see table at bottom of page) There were over 70 names put forward, 65 now remain I've kept the teams very simple, so ideally separate teams for boys and girls ideally separate teams for the three age categories (years 2-4, 5-7, 8-12)mixed teams (at least one boy and at least one
- [Hoodies and VS Training Kit](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/hoodies-and-vs-training-kit/) - From Nicola Hartley We are pleased to announce that Valley Striders AC, in conjunction with PB Teamwear, have launched a club shop for members to purchase hoodies and other training kit. Purchases can be made directly by members through the shop as and when required. Valley Striders – PB Teamwear https://pbteamwear.co.uk/collections/valley-striders Feedback from members indicates
- [Summer handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-handicap-4/) - The Valley Striders Summer Handicap race will be held on Tuesday 19th July. We will be doing the summer trail route, which is a circular route of approximately five miles clockwise around the reservoir, across the fields towards the Harewood estate and back along the towpath. You will need to be at the lodge at
- [Junior Participation Awards 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-participation-awards-2021/) - ... awarded 14th June 2022 The objectives of our junior club are: for the children to enjoy their running / athletics.to help the children to improve via the training sessionsto give opportunities for the children to take part in running and athletics competition at a level that is suitable for them In 2017 we introduced
- [Leeds Country Way Relay](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/leeds-country-way-relay/) - Sunday 4th September 2022The Leeds Country Way Relay is a 6-stage relay, run in pairs, covering a 62 miles circuit around Leeds. Each leg is between 9-12 miles long and includes footpaths, tracks and short sections of road.Valley Striders intend to enter a men's, ladies and vets team, as well as one or more open
- [Spring Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/spring-handicap-results-2/) - We had a great turn out for the Spring Handicap on Tuesday evening. It was lovely to see so many new members as well regular handicap participants. First to finish and a well deserved winner of the trophy was James Slater. Congratulations! The fastest runner of the evening was Andrew Bennett in a time of
- [Stretching for Striders](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/stretching-for-striders/) - Hi Everyone, stretching for Striders continues on Monday evenings at 6.30pm. We are a small, friendly group and you can join online or in the Fitbusters studio in Meanwood. Sue Sunderland from VSAC who attends almost every week without fail says ‘Release and Restore sessions have become an essential part of my running week. We
- [Bradford Millenium Way Relay - Sunday 12th June - Register Your Interest.](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/bradford-millenium-way-relay-register-your-interest/) - The Bradford Millenium Way Relay is a five leg, off-road/trail relay, run in pairs. It takes place on Sunday 12th June and is an excellent warm-up for the Leeds Country Way Relay that takes place later in the summer. The race follows a lovely scenic route going through Oxenhope, Howarth, Addingham and Ilkley. If you
- [Food at Leos](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/food-at-leos/) - Food at Leos is back! There will be food available at Leos after the Valley Striders' Spring Handicap Race on Tuesday 3rd May. If you are running, marshalling or would just like to join us afterwards, you are very welcome. To order food, please comment below to say whether you would like: A: Lasagne and
- [Spring Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/spring-handicap-3/) - The Spring Handicap will take place on Tuesday 3rd May. We will be meeting at 6:30pm on the Eccup reservoir path at the bottom of Goodrick Lane at 6:30 to organise handicap times. The clock will start at 6:45. The route is approximately 5 miles and will take you along the reservoir path to the
- [West Yorkshire Track and Field for Adults - Entry Deadline 13th April](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/west-yorkshire-track-and-field-for-adults-entry-deadline-13th-april/) - West Yorkshire League Track & Field meetings £25 for 6 meetings Closing date for meeting 1 (24th April) is 13th April Entry is only via the club representative (Bob), so please respond to this post or email teams@valleystriders.org.uk if you would like to enter. ---------------------------------------- All meetings are at Princess Mary Stadium, Cleckheaton, WF15 6LW
- [Calderdale Way Relay 2022 - Register your interest](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/calderdale-way-relay-2022-register-your-interest/) - The Calderdale Way Relay will take place on Sunday 15th May this year. Halifax Harriers We would like to enter at least one team, but it would be helpful to get an idea of the level of interest before deciding how many teams to enter and whether they should be mixed, open, men's, ladies' or vets' teams. If you
- [Entries for the Yorkshire Vets' XC Championships](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/entries-for-the-yorkshire-vets-xc-championships/) - Entries are being taken for the Yorkshire Vets' Cross Country Championships which takes place on Saturday 12th March. Full details of the race can be found at: Cross Country Championship 2022 - Yorkshire Veterans' Athletics Association (yvaa.org) If you would like to enter, please email teams@valleystriders.org.uk and make a payment of £6 into the VS
- [Juniors track and field training and competition April 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-track-and-field-training-and-competition-april-2022/) - amended 30/03/2022 We do have “Athletics Club” (not just “Running Club”) in our club name. In the summer all our junior members are able to train in track & field athletics and those school year 4 and higher may compete in track & field competitions if they want. Last summer 20 V S juniors competed
- [V S Peco Junior Relay Teams](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-peco-junior-relay-teams/) - [table id=69 /]
- [Email to parents 16 February 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-16-february-2022/) - 7 short items each with a link to further information Please email juniors@valleystriders.org.uk if you have any comments or questions. Membership renewals This only applies to those who paid any junior membership fees some time in 2021. If you did pay last year and you’ve not yet renewed, please click on https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-membership-renewals-january-2022/ to find out
- [Email to parents 3 March 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/email-to-parents-3-march-2022/) - 5 items some with a link to further information Please email juniors@valleystriders.org.uk if you have any comments or questions. Peco Junior Relays Sunday 13 March at 10a.m. at Bramley Falls Park This is our final cross-country event of the season. It will be at the end of a busy week for some if you’ve also
- [Junior membership renewals, rates  and discounts January 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-membership-renewals-january-2022/) - Published 17 January 2022 All parents of junior members should have received an email on 7 January "Valley Striders AGM Documents and Voting Form" from our "vsagmvote" email address which included a link to the Valley Striders AGM report pack https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-agm-2021/ . One of the reports within this pack is the annual report for V
- [Wayne Bentley](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/wayne-bentley/) - From Steve O'Callaghan It is with great sadness that I discovered the death of a great friend of mine and ex-Valley Strider Wayne Bentley who passed away on Friday 17th September 2021 aged 74 years. I found this information on the internet when I looked him up to see if he was still singing in
- [Resumption of Track Sessions](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/resumption-of-track-sessions/) - We will be resuming track sessions at Leeds Beckett on the second Tuesday of each month, starting next week on Tuesday 8th February at 7pm. However, Leeds Beckett have imposed some conditions and restrictions on the use of the track, so please note the following: We have the use of the track from 7-8pm on
- [Juniors Training at Leos 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-leos-2021/) - last updated 31 December 2021 For 2022, see https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-leos-2022/ PUBLICATION / CONFIRMATION / CANCELLATION (amended 27/10/2021) I will publish groups and names (based on survey responses) by Friday 11:59pm (but hopefully by Friday noon)If you want a place you must confirm (via Facebook) by Monday 8pm (but preferably by Sunday 10pm, PLEASE)If you haven't confirmed
- [Entries for Yorkshire and Northern XC 2022](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/entries-for-yorkshire-and-northern-xc-2022/) - last updated 10 January Yorkshire XC on 8 January - Confirmed entries - entries have now closed BOYS Under-13 (3)James GostlingOliver LubieckiSimeon TeddJUNIOR MEN Under-17 (1)Jamie WalkerLADIES (7)Aileen LoftusBethan BondHolly BlackwoodLeila KaraLiz AdamsSamantha HarrisSarah ShanksMEN (5)David SongDinesh KaulgudJames TarranJohn ShanksPaul Grave Northern XC on 29 January at Pontefract - Entries so far - entries still
- [Valley Striders 'AGM' 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-agm-2021/) - As like last year the committee have chosen to replace the AGM with reports and an online vote. Hopefully the next AGM will be back to normal. Please have a look at the report below which includes a look at our new captains. Once you have read them please take the relevant survey below by
- [Stretching class starting January 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/stretching-class-starting-january-10/) - Happy New Year Striders! Our stretching class will be starting again on 10 January. It is called 'Valley Striders Release and Restore' and you can find the group on Facebook. The benefits of regular stretching are continued flexibility, reducing the risk of injury in your training and ensuring good range of movement in your joints.
- [Juniors run round Roundhay Lake 28/12/21](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-run-round-roundhay-lake-28-12-21/) - But before you read this, please fill in the survey to book sessions for Januarychild surnames A to M https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/RNTZL5Bchild surnames N to Z https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TLJLX6H It's likely to be wet and the paths quite muddy, please wear appropriate clothes and running shoes (not the bright white trainers you got for Christmas) Meet at 10a.m. at
- [Grand Prix 2021 results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2021-results/) - Grand Prix 2021 The results are in! Congratulations to the 20 runners who completed at least 8 qualifying events in the 2021 Grand Prix and very well done Leila Kara on a fantastic 24 events. The winners of the Age Categories are John Shanks (792 points) 1st male overall, winner of M35 and Group A
- [PECO League Returns](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/peco-league-returns/) - Last Sunday, 14th November, saw the long awaited return of the PECO cross country league. Striders turned out in force at Middleton Park on a fine morning for running, with mild temperatures, decent conditions underfoot and the usual PECO atmosphere. A slight mishap in the first lap led to everyone running slightly further than advertised
- [Grand Prix update November 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-update-november-2021/) - 3 races to go! Yes incredibly the 2021 Grand Prix series of races is drawing to a close. The last 3 races are 14 November 11am PECO Cross Country Race 1 Middleton Park 21 November 10am Tadcaster 10 miles 27 November 9am Wetherby parkrun The Ings Wetherby (near the swimming pool and leisure centre) Standings
- [Ups & downs at the 3 Peaks](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/ups-downs-at-the-3-peaks/) - Quite literally, an up and down day for the Striders crew at Saturday’s Three Peaks Race. Thanks to everyone for pulling together to make the best of the day. It was a memorable one, at least. In summary: Top of the bill, Ross took a nasty fall off the summit of Ingleborough, gashing his knee
- [Chester Metric Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/chester-metric-marathon/) - In March 2020 after competing in the Chester 10k I returned home and entered the Chester Metric Marathon for October that year and booked accommodation for a weekend away in Chester. It was not until October 2021 that I was able to return to Chester to run in the Metric Marathon. The metric marathon is
- [Grand Prix September Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-september-update/) - Newsflash - parkrun Grand Prix race 25 September Roundhay Park As we near the end of the third quarter the Grand Prix has gathered pace with a number of races featuring so far: Bodington 5k series - John Shanks recording 17.03 VS fastest male and Sarah Shanks 20.20 fastest VS female. 35 Striders have taken
- [Juniors Training at GSAL 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-at-gsal-2021/) - The session we held at Grammar School At Leeds on Tuesday 7 September was the last session there this year as it is now too dark for our second timeslot that finishes at 8pm Below are the details for that final session. We should be back there in late March or early April 2022. There
- [Website Team News](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/website-team-news/) - Our "new" website has been up and running for a few years now, and I'm looking to recruit a small group of volunteers to help with its upkeep, and to perhaps bring new ideas to keep things fresh. No experience necessary. You'll be shown what to do, and you don't need to be an IT
- [Advanced Group Session Tuesday 21st September **EARLIER START TIME 6:15 pm**](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/advanced-group-session-tuesday-21st-september-earlier-start-time-615-pm/) - Next Tuesday will be the second Club Run session coached by Darren Reevell, EA lead Endurance Coach for the North. In order to fit this session in at Roundhay Park before the light fails, we will be starting at 6:15 pm prompt for one week only. Meet at the usual place, The Tram Stop car
- [Autumn Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-handicap-results-2/) - It was a warm evening for the Autumn handicap with beautiful clear skies and an impressive sunset - what more could you ask for? Twenty runners took part and it was good to see familiar faces as well as some new members too. It's fair to say that there were some impressive performances from the
- [Autumn Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-handicap-4/) - The Valley Striders Autumn Handicap race will be held on Tuesday 7th September. We will meet by the tow path at the bottom of Goodrick Lane from 6:30pm for a prompt 6:45pm start. Please arrive early to collect your start time. The course will be approximately 5 miles out and back along the tow path,
- [Summer Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-handicap-results/) - A sudden downpour of rain late afternoon on Tuesday 27th July didn't dampen the spirits of the hardy Striders who turned up to either run or marshal the first actual club handicap for 19 months. It stayed dry for us and it was great to see things getting back to normal again. There were some
- [Virtual Spring Handicap Results!](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/virtual-spring-handicap-results/) - Well done to everyone who entered the Virtual Spring Handicap and apologies for the delay with the results. The clear winner of the handicap trophy was Andy Wicks with a good second place by Liz Adams. It was a very close race between 3rd and 7th place with only 10 seconds between them. The fastest
- [Juniors Results July 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-results-july-2021/) - Contents - York Track & Field, Golden Acre Junior Relays, West Yorks T&F 5 ................................................................. City of York Track & Field Meeting - 3 July 2021 Golden Acre Junior Relays - 6 July 2021 teams of 3, 1 mile each runner Golden Acre (Adult) Relays - 6 July 2021 teams of 3, 2.75 miles each
- [Juniors Results May 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-results-may-2021/) - Contents West Yorks T&F 2West Yorks T&F 3Leeds 5k West Yorkshire Track & Field Meeting 1 - 17 April 2021 meeting postponed to 12 September West Yorkshire Track & Field Meeting 2 - 5 May 2021 Valley Striders members running for Leeds City West Yorkshire Track & Field Meeting 3 - 26 May 2021 After
- [Juniors Results June 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-results-june-2021/) - Contents West Yorks T&F 4Eccup Junior Races West Yorkshire Track & Field Meeting 4 - 16 June Eccup Junior Races - 27 June Eccup Junior 1 Mile - 27 June Eccup Junior 2 Mile - 27 June Please email results to juniors@valleystriders.org.uk
- [Golden Acre Park Relay 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/golden-acre-park-relay-2021/) - Tuesday 6th July 2021 witnessed the return of the ever-popular Golden Arce Park relay race. The evening began with the Junior Race at 18:30, followed by the Senior Race at 19:00. Both races comprised three legs over undulating trail: the juniors running 3 X 1 mile (approximately), and the seniors running 3 X 2.80 miles.
- [Summer Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-handicap-3/) - I am very excited to announce that we will be able to hold the Valley Striders Summer Handicap race on Tuesday 27th July. We will be doing the summer trail route, which is a circular route of approximately five miles clockwise around the reservoir, across the fields towards the Harewood estate and back along the
- [Grand Prix Update 5 July 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-update-5-july-2021/) - As we move into the second half of the year and our Virtual Race calendar closed on 30 June real races have returned. The Otley and Eccup 10 miles, the Hyde Park Mile all took place in June with respectively 10, 41 and 15 Valley Striders taking part. There has been a shift in the
- [Junior Teams for Golden Acre Relays 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-teams-for-golden-acre-relays-2021/) - last updated 5 July 2021 at 11pm I will collect all the race numbers for all VS junior teams and will have them waiting for you at the Valley Striders banner which will be quite close to the registration area. You don't need to go to the registration area yourselves. I will give each of
- [Bradford Millennium Way 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/bradford-millennium-way-2021/) - Sunday 13 June 2021 meant many different things to different people. To some it was an opportunity to get out and enjoy one of the hottest days of 2021 so far. For others, it was a day where Croatia (almost) held their own against England in the EURO2020. However, for 650 runners, marshals, and supporters
- [Grand Prix - Win 100 Points!](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-win-100-points/) - Have you got lots of miles in your legs? There's still 100 points to be won for recording a virtual Marathon before the end of June. And with 3 weeks of June left why not earn lots of points from the other virtual race distances. That's 1 mile, 5k, 5 miles, 10k, 10 and 20
- [Grand Prix update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-update-2/) - At the end of the first quarter of 2021 leading the Grand Prix table on a devilishly good score of 666 is Bob Jackson with 8 races to his name. Not far behind and poised to overtake Bob is Sam Harris who has 635 from 7 races. https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/grand-prix/latest-standings/ And there are plenty of opportunities to
- [Leeds Country Way in a day](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/leeds-country-way-in-a-day/) - Yesterday I completed a full circuit of the Leeds Country Way (LCW), so thought I’d share my experiences in case they’re useful for anyone daft enough to try the same. The run had been a long time in planning. I moved to Woodlesford in January 2020, and a glance at the map revealed the LCW
- [Information for Juniors and Parents 22 March 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/information-for-juniors-and-parents-22-march-2021/) - If replying, please reply to juniors@valleystriders.org.uk TRAINING AND VIRTUAL RACES Training from Home This week's Training From Home is to take part in the Leeds Junior Clubs Virtual Race, see next section. We will be resuming training at Leos on Tuesday 30 March followed by GSAL on 6 April. During this last lockdown, 5 junior
- [Virtual Spring Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/virtual-spring-handicap/) - Since lockdown restrictions are beginning to ease a little, we are now able to launch our virtual Spring handicap race. The handicap is part of the Valley Striders Grand Prix series and you can complete it any time between now and 30th June. This time it will be the trail route, a circuit of approximately
- [Junior Sessions at Leos 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-sessions-at-leos-summer-2020-rules-dates-sessions-groups-names/) - THIS POST IS NO LONGER CURRENT A NEW POST "Junior Sessions at Leos 2021" will appear on the website soon Tuesday Training Sessions are cancelled till further notice. For information about this week's training from home session, please see this post Juniors Training From Home 2021 The following information is about the Covid-secure training sessions
- [Grand Prix 2021 Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2021-update/) - There are still 2 weeks to the end of March to complete your first quarter virtual races over any or all of 1 mile, 5k, 10k, 10 miles and half marathon. The 20 miles and full marathon distances remain open to 30 June to complete. To post your results, click here and fill in the
- [Juniors Training from Home 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-from-home-2021/) - Training from home 20th to 28th March replaced by (but still counts for appearance medals) Run for your club in the Leeds Junior Clubs Virtual Race We won both the primary school age group and secondary school age group in the previous race in February. Can we retain both of our titles? Run for the
- [Resumption of Group Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/resumption-of-group-training/) - No doubt you will have read or heard about the Government’s plans to move out of the Coronavirus restrictions during the coming months. Provided the plans do not change, as a member of the governing body of an organised sport, we will be permitted to resume group training activities from March 29th 2021. This means
- [Bob's Easy Guide to Strava for Valley Striders Juniors](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/bobs-easy-guide-to-strava-for-valley-striders-juniors/) - Amended March 2021 - new section 6 re cropping Strava traces First published 27-29 April 2020 1. Introduction With no training or racing in sight for at least a month or two, we've now set up a Strava Group specifically for Valley Striders junior members. This will allow some friendly competition without needing anyone to
- [Virtual Events for Junior Clubs 2020-2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/virtual-events-for-junior-clubs-2020-2021/) - Next Event - 20 to 28 March 2021 Since the first lockdown in March 2020, Valley Striders Juniors have taken part in 7 virtual events competing against other local junior clubs. Details of the next event, organised by Leeds Athletics Network are now available. The race website is http://www.leedsathletics.net/Junior_Clubs_Virtual_Races.htm Each junior runner needs to run
- [EA National Virtual Relays 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/ea-national-virtual-relays-2021/) - With ‘real’ racing being off the agenda for the time being, the National road relays for 2021 were held in virtual format. For each round, runners competed over a 5M individual time trial over a local road course of their choosing with the fastest four mens’ and fastest four women’s times from each club added
- [Juniors Strava Art Exhibition Winter 2021](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-strava-art-exhibition-winter-2021/) - New exhibits added 4 February! Grayson Perry will be very envious of our gallery 6 new exhibits were added between 30 January and 4 February including 4 new animals – giraffe, shrew, snake and toucan – which were added to the zoo to join the anteater, butterfly, mouse, otter, penguin and platypus. The curator is
- [Winter handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap-2/) - *** Now postponed - see new post *** After the success of the Autumn handicap we are now able to launch the Virtual Winter handicap which can be completed at any time from now until 31st March. The handicap is part of the Valley Striders Grand Prix series. This time it will be the trail
- [Winter handicap update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap-update/) - Due to the current Covid 19 guidance stating that we should not travel out of our local area to exercise, the committee have decided to delay the Winter Handicap until further notice. As soon as we are able to travel further afield, we hope to be able to hold the handicap again.
- [Grand Prix 2020 Final Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2020-final-results/) - Well done to the 20 Striders who managed to complete 8 or more Grand Prix events during 2020. With the race calendar cancelled since March this has only been possible through the on going quarterly club handicap races, my particular thanks to Sue Sunderland for organising and collating the results of these, and the virtual
- [Autumn Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-handicap-3/) - The results are in! Congratulations to all 24 Striders who entered the Autumn Handicap: some of them even having more than one go at running , many of the efforts in wind, rain, fog and thick mud! The overall winner, once handicaps had been applied, was Dan Price. Congratulations to Dan, who will keep the
- [Suspension of Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/suspension-of-training/) - In light of the English National Lockdown announced on 4th January, all club training will be suspended with immediate effect. Exercising outdoors is still permitted (see guidance below) and to help keep us all motivated, details of virtual ‘races’ which will count towards the Valley Striders 2021 Grand Prix will be published very soon. Junior
- [Grand Prix 2020 Update - Now Extended](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2020-update-now-extended/) - The 2020 Grand Prix table has been updated and can be found here (opens in Excel). There are currently 12 runners who have completed 8 or more qualifying events this year and a further 13 who have done 6 or 7. Like with so many things this year the running calendar came to a sudden
- [Autumn Handicap *Extended*](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-handicap-2/) - * Now extended to 31st December * As it is still unlikely that we will be able to stage a face to face handicap race for some time, the Autumn handicap will be another virtual event. The route will be the approximately 10K handicap route which we used for the virtual Spring handicap. This challenge
- [Valley Striders 'AGM' 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-agm-2020/) - As you may have anticipated, we will be unable to hold our AGM in its usual format this year. Instead, we have compiled the usual reports for you to peruse, and a voting form for you to have your say. Valley Striders AGM 2020Download Once you have read all of the information in the pack,
- [Virtual racing with MapRunF](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/virtual-racing-with-maprunf/) - Last month I posted details of a race in the Lake District I competed in. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the window for such "official" races has closed again, and we are back to finding virtual alternatives. Generally, I'm a bit of a luddite, uncomfortable with the faff of technology. But even I'm coming round to accepting it
- [Grand Prix 2020 Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2020-update/) - For obvious reasons, there have been lots of race cancellations this year, some of which would have formed part of the Valley Strider Grand Prix calendar. Because of this, we are going to allow ‘virtual’ runs to count towards the VS Grand Prix in an “any other” category for the following distances: 1 mile5K10K10 mileHalf
- [Resumption of Juniors Training from 23rd June](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/resumption-of-juniors-training-from-23rd-june/) - From 2 June, the government sanctioned training groups of 1 coach and 5 athletes providing all maintain social distancing of 2 metres. We have reviewed the facilities at Leos and the activities that we include in our junior sessions and we believe we are ready to restart junior training on 23 June, albeit with limited
- [Wansfell Uphill Only](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/wansfell-uphill-only/) - On Friday, I ran my first race since March - an uphill-only time trial in the Lake District, from Ambleside town centre to the top of Wansfell - 2.5km with a climb of 400 metres. This was one of the first fell races to get a post-COVID go-ahead, so I was interested to see how
- [Big Flat Runway Races](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/big-flat-runway-races/) - Sunday 4th of October saw a welcome return of racing for many Striders, although not as we know it. The Big Flat Runway Races, organised by EvenSplits, were an opportunity to pin on a race number once again in a socially-distanced fashion. There were 5 distances to choose from - 5km to Marathon - made
- [Virtual Summer Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/virtual-summer-handicap-results/) - Congratulations to everyone who took part in the virtual summer handicap. Although there were only 15 runners, this was the closest finish in recent history with the first 7 crossing the finish line with less than 30 seconds between them. Well done to Dave Middlemas who had the fastest time overall and to Chris Sawyer
- [Virtual Summer Handicap Extended](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/virtual-summer-handicap-extended/) - When I originally organised the Virtual Summer Handicap, I hoped that we could perhaps have held an actual Autumn handicap in mid September. For obvious reasons, this can't happen, so I have decided to extend the Virtual Summer Handicap to the end of this month. We will then hold the Autumn handicap from October to
- [Junior Training at Leos Summer 2020 - Sessions Completed](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-training-at-leos-summer-2020-sessions-completed/) - Tuesday 23 June The junior members attending this and the 30 June session were selected on the basis of the number of activities (training from home and weekend events) that they'd taken part in during lockdown. Group 1 (leader Steve Hunter, assistant Pascale Fotherby) : Aiden Thornton, Daniel Fotherby, Lars Hunter, Matt Sedgley, Michael FotherbyGroup
- [Canal Canter - Half Marathon - Kirkstall - 22 August 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/canal-canter-half-marathon-kirkstall-22-august-2020/) - I have been missing running half marathons so I was tempted by the Its Grim Up North Canal Canter held along the Leeds Liverpool canal on Saturday. Arrangements are certainly different in these COVID times. Register in a five minute window, pick up your number and goodie bag, arrive at your start time five minutes
- [Spring Handicap 2020 Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/spring-handicap-2020-results/) - Congratulations to everyone who took part in the virtual late Spring handicap. I hope you had fun taking part. There were some impressive runs considering people were, for the most part, running alone. It was a very impressive win for Jamie Walker, pictured above receiving the trophy. Here are the full set of results. Details
- [Juniors News 10 August 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-news-10-august-2020/) - Training Update By tomorrow we will have had 8 weeks of training sessions and for the most recent 6 weeks we have had a capacity of 40 each Tuesday and been full every week. Everyone who is a current junior member is entitled to come to our training sessions at Leos. But attendance is by
- [Summer Virtual Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-virtual-handicap/) - After the success of the Virtual Spring handicap we are now able to launch the Virtual Summer handicap which can be completed at any time from now until Monday 14th September. This time it will be the trail route- a circuit of approximately 5 miles around Eccup reservoir and the fields going out towards the
- [Plan for Resumption of Club Training Sessions](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/plan-for-resumption-of-club-training-sessions/) - We are pleased to advise that following the recent communication from England Athletics, the club feels that it is the right time to resume some group training activities. We all must be mindful of the current government advice and for the time being, our training sessions will be a little different to the way they
- [Juniors Strava Art Exhibition Summer 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-strava-art-exhibition-summer-2020/) - Here’s our Summer Exhibition. Next stop – the Tate Gallery! We still have some wall space for additional exhibits, please post on Facebook or email to juniors@valleystriders.org.uk Snake by Junior Barclay
- [Juniors Membership and Training Update 19 July 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-membership-and-training-update-19-july-2020/) - Hello to all junior members of Valley Striders Firstly to remind you that all club memberships have been extended, at no extra cost to you, to 31 December 2020. If you weren't aware of this and weren't planning to come to sessions in July and August, you may have been considering resigning your membership -
- [England Athletics Virtual 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/england-athletics-virtual-5k/) - COVID-19 has meant there have been no official races for Striders to compete in for four months. Last weekend, 21 Valley Striders competed in the England Athletics Virtual 5K Championships. Although the course was of the competitors' choosing, there were restrictions on the maximum elevation loss (no more than 10m) and competitors were not permitted
- [Suspension of Training Sessions](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/suspension-of-training-sessions/) - In light of the latest Government advice, which recommends avoiding all non-essential social contact, the club has made the difficult decision to cancel all training sessions for the foreseeable future. We will make a further announcement when we are in a position to resume training. Stay safe everyone.
- [Junior Activities from 4th to 21st July](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-activities-from-4th-to-21st-july/) - Saturday 4 July to Wednesday 8 July Lockdown activity, how much height can you gain in 10 or 15 minutes? See post on Facebook or see end of this post for more details Tuesday 7 July Training session at Leos, 40 juniors have been invited - this date is full. Following last Tuesday's session we've
- [Juniors training 2 June, Virtual race 6-7 June, Peco results, Bingo results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-2-june-virtual-race-6-7-june-peco-results-bingo-results/) - Updated 9 June, here's a link to the results of the Leeds Junior Clubs Virtual Race held on 6-7 Junehttp://www.leedsathletics.net/Junior_Clubs_Virtual_Races.htm Results of Peco Virtual Relay and Running Bingo In the Peco Juniors Virtual Relay a weekend ago there were 33 teams in total including 6 teams from Valley Striders, who took 7th, 10th, 14th, 17th,
- [Junior sessions at Leos 23/30 June and 7 July](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-sessions-at-leos-23-30-june-and-7-july/) - This page is now out of date and will amended this weekend (27/28 June) Updated Wednesday 24 June 16:00 Here are the names of the junior members selected to attend these sessions Draft - please email comments to juniors@valleystriders.org.uk We have added a 4th group to each session i.e. 5 extra runners on 30 June
- [Spring Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/spring-handicap-2/) - I hope everyone's running is going well and you are enjoying getting outdoors. I would like to launch another challenge to keep you motivated: the Valley Striders belated virtual Spring handicap race. This will take place alongside James' VS Club age graded challenge and can be done any time between now and the end of
- [Juniors Training (from home) 26 May and Bingo Run school holiday week.](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-from-home-26-may-and-bingo-run-school-holiday-week/) - While 18 of our juniors are competing in the Peco Juniors Virtual Relay this long weekend, this message is to let you know about our other activities for the school holiday week. Training (from home) 26 May 27 junior Striders "came" to last week's Tuesday training (from home) session. This was a few down on
- [Two more virtual events for V S Juniors](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/two-more-virtual-events-for-v-s-juniors/) - Hot on the heels of our Virtual Race last weekend come two more virtual events. On the weekend of 6/7 June will be another event in similar format but this time 5 more clubs have been invited. Will Abbey, Otley, Rothwell, Skyrac and Wetherby also take up the challenge? More on this nearer the date.
- [Virtual Race - Valley Striders Juniors vs Pudsey & Bramley – Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/virtual-race-valley-striders-juniors-vs-pudsey-bramley-results/) - A couple of weeks ago an email arrived in the "juniors" inbox from the coach of Pudsey & Bramley Juniors Club, suggesting a virtual race between the two clubs, each runner to run for 15 minutes, distance run in 15 minutes to count. Was it a suggestion or was it a challenge? Richard Irvine accepted
- [Valley Striders Juniors Training (from home) Tuesday 12 May](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-juniors-training-from-home-tuesday-12-may/) - 29 junior Striders "came" to last week's Tuesday training (from home) session. This was 6 up on our first session the previous week. Tonight's training (from home) session will be at the usual time, ideally between 6pm and 7pm but any time between 3pm and 8pm acceptable. I do have a couple of awards to
- [Valley Striders Juniors versus Pudsey & Bramley - Virtual Race!](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-juniors-versus-pudsey-bramley-virtual-race/) - From Richard Irvine This coming weekend (15-17 May) we’ll be competing against Pudsey & Bramley Juniors in a virtual race. This will take the form of a 15 minute solo time trial - you just need to run as far and fast as you can in 15 minutes, then upload a Strava or similar screenshot
- [Race Results February 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/race-results-february-2020/) - - Dewsbury 10k - Peco XC at West Park - National XC - LDWA 50 - Rhyl 10 - Evensplits Leeds 5k race 1 DEWSBURY 10k 02 /02/20 11 John Hobbs 0:32:43 23 Tom Thomas 0:33:26 57 Tom Venning 0:34:33 79 Daniel Grant 0:35:13 82 Bobby Ingham 0:35:15 87 Jonathan Ball 0:35:18 111 John Shanks
- [Message to all Valley Striders Club Members](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/message-to-all-valley-striders-club-members/) - The main benefit of First Claim membership is training and racing with Valley Striders. We know for sure that there will be no training or racing for at least 2 months and more likely for 3 months or more. The Committee have agreed that the current membership will now expire on 31 December 2020 rather
- [Race Results March 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/race-results-march-2020/) - - Peco XC final positions - Norton 9 - International Women's Day 1 mile and 5km - Spen 20 - Trimpell 20 PECO CROSS COUNTRY - Event 5 at Roundhay Park 01/03/20 Race cancelled PECO CROSS COUNTRY - Final Positions Shows school year and points Girls school years 2-4 1 Rebecca Kingston (4) 4 (ran
- [Fell Championship Update - March 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-championship-update-march-2020/) - For what it's worth here's the standings in the VS Fell Champs just as the shutters came down. It looks as though most of the columns in the spreadsheet will be redundant this year! Hopefully there will be an opportunity to start racing again later in the year. One point I should mention is that
- [Fell Training Schedule 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-training-schedule/) - The schedule for our monthly Fell Training sessions has been updated for the rest of 2020, starting this Tuesday at Roundhay Park: These sessions offer an alternative to the regular 'road' training session on the first Tuesday of each month. You can view the full calendar here to see what's in store for the rest
- [National cross country - Wollaton park - 22nd Feb 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/national-cross-country-wollaton-park-22nd-feb-2020/) - The highlight of the English cross country calendar is the Nationals. Last year the Nationals was in our back yard at Harewood house in Leeds but I could not run it because I was injured. This year, I was keen to run it and when Myra announced on Facebook that the club would pay the
- [Grand Prix Update Feb 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-update-feb-2020/) - Striders had a very good turnout at the Dewsbury 10k, well done for braving the weather, with 33 taking part. This event is included in the Grand Prix each year and always proves a popular early season road race. Currently topping the GP table overall and the M35 age group on 545 points is Gary
- [Limited junior training 25 February and Peco Sunday 1 March](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/limited-junior-training-25-february-and-peco-sunday-1-march/) - Juniors Tuesday 25 February Please see event detail Peco Sunday 1 March Hope to see lots of you on Sunday Details here http://www.pecoxc.co.uk/pages/race5.html
- [Juniors email 7 Feb 20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-email-7-feb-20/) - - Peco Sun 9 Feb (weather warning) - Food Tue 11 Feb - Events for juniors Spring/Summer 2020 - Race results for last 5 months Peco XC Sunday 9 February The next event in the Series is this Sunday at West Park Leeds. (Sorry for putting the wrong date in last week's junior email, I
- [Race Results January 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/race-results-january-2020/) - - Yorkshire XC - Brass Monkey half - Templenewsam 10 - Peco XC at Crimple Valley - Northern XC YORKSHIRE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS 04/01/20 U13 Girls 1 Maisey Bellwood (Keighley & C) 09:00 17 Jessica Baxter (Leeds C) 10:04 34 Evie Rose (Leeds C) 10:47 35 Abigail Kingston (Leeds C) 10:50 68 finished, final runner
- [Monthly Race Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/monthly-race-results/) - I have started to compile race results for the website and have back-tracked to the start of the V S year, producing a page per calendar month. Sean has provided a neat feature that automatically creates an index for these, such that whenever I add a month/page it will automatically appear in the index. Here’s
- [Race Results December 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/race-results-december-2019/) - - South Yorks indoor T&F - WYXC at Cleckheaton - Bah Humbug 10k - Peco XC at Middleton Park - Chevin Chase - Leeds Race Series - Club junior mile - Club Handicap SOUTH YORKSHIRE INDOOR LEAGUE meeting 2 01/12/19 U11F 150m 21 Rebecca Kingston 28.07 U11F 600m 6 Rebecca Kingston 02:14.0 U11F Shot 12
- [Race Results November 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/race-results-november-2019/) - - National XC Relays - Guy Fawkes 10 - South Yorks Indoor League - Woodhouse Moor parkrun (VSGP) - WYXC at West Park - Tadcaster 10 - Peco XC at Templenewsam NATIONAL CROSS COUNTRY RELAYS at Mansfield 02/11/19 Women 1. Aldershot Farnham & District 31:09 2. Leeds City 32:08 3. Cambridge & Coleridge 32:25 43.
- [Race Results October 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/race-results-october-2019/) - - WYXC at Keighley - National Road Relays - British Fell Relays - York marathon - Reims marathon and half - Abbey Dash races - WYXC at Guiseley WEST YORKSHIRE CROSS COUNTRY meeting 1 at Keighley 02/10/19 U11 Girls 4 Alannah Thornton 06:07 20 Abigail Kingston 06:40 U13 Girls 12 Evie Rose 12:46 19 Flo
- [Race Results September 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/race-results-september-2019/) - - Leeds Country Way - Wetherby races - York summer T&F league - Golden mile - West Yorks T&F championships - Wakefield t&F open - Vale of York half - Northern Road Relays - Autumn Handicap - Kirkstall races LEEDS COUNTRY WAY 01/09/19 Team positions 1 Wakefield Harriers Mens Team Men 6:42:39 (1st men) 2
- [Juniors email 31 Jan 20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-email-31-jan-20/) - - Food Tue 4 Feb - Peco Sun 9 Feb - Yorkshire XC and Northern XC results Training and Food on Tuesday 4 February After reasonable conditions 2 weeks ago, it was quite muddy on the pitches earlier this week and just over 30 juniors braved the drizzle and cold. Conditions should have improved for
- [Northern Cross Country Championships 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/northern-cross-country-championships-2020/) - The 2020 event was held at a new venue – the Camp Hill Estate near Bedale in North Yorkshire. As we arrived at the VS flag, Bob warned us not to be fooled by the relatively firm conditions in the start/finish field, there was lots of deep mud on other parts of the course. He
- [Grand Prix Update - January 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-update-january-2020/) - As at the end of January a total of 6 Grand Prix events have taken place with 116 Striders racing in at least one, and 4 having done 4 events. In the "Any other half Marathon" category 25 raced in the Brass Monkey Half with Matt Hallam leading the Striders times in 1:11:49 for 26th
- [XC Update – Yorkshire and Northern Championships](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/xc-update-yorkshire-and-northern-championships-2/) - The Yorkshire XC Championships took place at Lightwater Valley on 5th January. A well drained course that weaved around a relatively small area proved popular with both runners and spectators. We managed to field A and B teams in both the Women’s and Men’s Senior races. The Women’s 8,140m race took place early afternoon and
- [Grand Prix 2020 Announcement](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2020-announcement/) - Grand Prix 2019 The prizes for the Grand Prix 2019 were awarded at the Valley Striders Christmas Party. 51 runners completed 8 or more events and we saw 1064 individual participations in Grand Prix events over the year. Race winners were John Hobbs – Apperley Bridge Canter and Matt Hallam Guisley Gallop, Baildon Boundary Way
- [Fell Championship 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-championship-2020/) - Please see below for details of the Valley Striders AC fell championships this year (thanks to everyone who fed into this on Tuesday night in Harewood). Don't forget that all FRA (Fell Runners Association) races count towards the championships (so submit any results by e-mail to Steve Webb: saraandsteve1@btinternet.com), however there is slightly greater points
- [Juniors email 10 Jan 20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-email-10-jan-20/) - - Food Tue 14 Jan - Peco Sun 19 Jan - Food Tue 21 Jan - Northern XC Sat 25 Jan - final call for entries Happy New year! Richard and I were very pleased to see so many of you for the first session of the year on Tuesday - there were 60 of
- [Winter Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap-results/) - On Sunday 29th December, a select group of Striders gathered at Eccup Reservoir for the annual Winter Handicap. Dressed as rugby players, chefs, superheroes and a penguin, they battled the muddy paths around Eccup - a startling sight for any passing walkers and their dogs. Congratulations to Mike Powell who won the handicap trophy. Many
- [International Women's Day Run 2020](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/international-womens-day-run-2020/) - Lynn Taylor and I are putting on an all female running event to mark International Women's Day. This is a day when we remember all the women around the world that don't share the same freedoms as we do. We're using an all female set up, registration, photography and de-rig team. We're sharing all our
- [Juniors email 13 Dec 19](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-email-13-dec-2019/) - - Peco Sun 15 Dec - Training and food Tue 17 Dec - Run in Roundhay Park Fri 27 Dec - Run by Eccup Res Sun 29 Dec - Northern XC Sat 25 Jan Peco XC Sunday 15 December The next event in the Series is on this Sunday at Middleton Park. - If you've
- [Juniors email 20 Dec 19](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-email-20-dec-19/) - - Run in Roundhay Park Fri 27 Dec - Run by Eccup Res Sun 29 Dec - Next training - Northern XC Sat 25 Jan - National XC Sat 22 Feb - Peco No training on Tuesday 24 December Junior training in Roundhay Park on Friday 27 December Meet 10a.m. by Lakeside Cafe, then we
- [Christmas Party and Annual Awards](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/christmas-party-and-annual-awards/) - Friday saw an excellent turnout of Striders at Leo’s for an evening of festive food, drink, music, and the return of the popular Striders Christmas quiz. We also congratulated the winners of our annual awards and announced the winners of our Grand Prix and Fell Championship – click to see the updated winners lists. Well
- [Cross Country Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/cross-country-update-2/) - Congratulations to the men on winning bronze medals in the WYXC League. The women got a full team out at every fixture and finished 7th overall. Well done to Sue Sunderland for finishing runner up in the V55 category. We've entered 10 senior women and 14 senior men into the Yorkshire XC in January and
- [Fell Championship 2019 Final Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-championship-2019-final-update/) - The final VS Fell Champs table is now published. We've been running far and wide and the league features a mammoth 63 races this year. Much of this expansion is due to the tireless efforts of our VS ambassador to the Lake District, Dave Middlemas, who was our most prolific competitor with 15 races under
- [Winter Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/winter-handicap/) - We will be holding the Winter Handicap race on Sunday 29th December at 11:00am. This will be the trail route of approximately 5 miles, starting outside the gatehouse at the bottom of Goodrick Lane and taking a clockwise circuit across fields towards the Harewood estate and back along the reservoir towpath. We have decided to
- [Juniors Food on 29 Oct, Training on Wed 6 Nov, Hoodies](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-food-on-29-oct-training-on-wed-6-nov-hoodies/) - Food on 29 October Food will be served at 7:10pm, choose from (a) Mexican Chilli with rice (b) Vegetarian Mexican Chilli with rice (c) Beef Meatballs in tomato sauce with pasta Please order to earlyfood@valleystriders.org.uk (don't reply to the juniors email address). Please place orders by Sunday 27 October 10pm and pay on the
- [Peco Cross Country Race 1 at Templenewsam Sunday 24 November](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/peco-cross-country-race-1-at-templenewsam-sunday-24-november/) - Firstly please note that entries for the race close MIDDAY ON FRIDAY. On race day, the V S gazebo will be on the hill overlooking the start and finish. It is expected to arrive about 8:45. Could those parents first to arrive please help assemble the gazebo. All race numbers will be in boxes at
- [For juniors: Food and Training on 3 Dec; Yorks XC; Peco; Presentations](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/for-juniors-food-and-training-on-3-dec-yorks-xc-peco-presentations/) - Food on 3 Dec Food will be served at 7:10pm, choose from (a) Shepherd's Pie with carrots and peas (b) Veg Bo Peep Pie with carrots and peas (c) Yorkshire Pudding with sausage & mash, carrots and peas Please order to earlyfood@valleystriders.org.uk (don't reply to the juniors email address). Please place orders by Sunday 1
- [Adult Training Tonight (7pm)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/adult-training-tonight-7pm/) - Please note the Hill session is replaced tonight with a session nearer to Leo’s as it’s the AGM. Meet at Leo’s at 7pm (bring a head torch if you can for the road)
- [Urgent message re Junior Training tonight](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/urgent-message-re-junior-training-tonight/) - Limited numbers tonight, please read on ... Training on the main rugby pitch has been cancelled. There will be a group of faster/older runners on the roads (hi-vis compulsory) and a group of not-as-fast/younger runners on the grassy floodlit area. Only those who ran Eccup or Pudsey or Kirkstall or WYXC plus those who've booked
- [Ennerdale 50k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/ennerdale-50k/) - Read Ross's latest report on the Ennerdale 50k over on his blog: https://rock-running.com/2019/11/18/ennerdale-50k/
- [Fell Championship Update - 17th Nov 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-championship-update-17th-nov-2019/) - Latest update includes lots of races including our excellent turnout at the Harriers v Cyclists yesterday (but you don't get points if you were on two wheels!). Names shown in red have races in all 3 categories, short, medium and long, in their total score. You need to have all 3 to be eligible for
- [Holly Hustle 9th Nov 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/holly-hustle-9th-nov-2019/) - The Holly Hustle, the second best Meanwood valley trail race (MVT being the number 1, obviously) took place on a Saturday morning after a fair amount of rain had fallen the week before. Seven Striders took to the start of the single loop 11k course - a 22k double route was available too but I
- [Time to order hoodies](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/time-to-order-hoodies/) - You have from 19th October to 9 November to order hoodies. The standard adult pullover option is £21.50 and zip option is £23.50. There is only pullover for kids this year, it's £18. They have ‘Valley Striders Leeds’ embroidered on left chest and heat sealed transfer on rear. Price also includes name or initials on
- [V S Update 4th November 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-4th-november-2019/) - Contents - training - fireworks - food - parkrun on 9 November and VSGP - hoodies - VS AGM - Peco, WY, Yorks and Northern XC - Xmas party Note that this VS Update is listed in order of deadline date. The previous VS Update was on 19 September, you've not missed any in between! This update will appear on the website in
- [National XC Relays 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/national-xc-relays-2019/) - The Saucony English Cross Country Relays took place on Saturday 2 November at Berry Hill Park, Mansfield where they have been staged since 1989. This year saw some 1281 teams entered over the 10 races, just two down on the record 1283 teams entered in 2017. The Senior Women’s race saw a record 184 entered,
- [Christmas Party (runners)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/christmas-party-runners/) - This year's Christmas Party will be on Friday 13th December at Leo's rugby club. All welcome, including partners. The party will include a buffet meal, crackers, a raffle, running related awards, a quiz or two, and plenty of chance to chat, drink and catch up with people. All for just £10 per person, which is
- [V S Update 19th September 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-19th-september-2019/) - Contents Cross country events (West Yorks XC, Peco XC, County, regional and national) Food Race results (Yorks Vets Relays, Leeds Country Way, Vale of York, Northern 6 stage, Club handicap) But First A reminder that it will be Roy Huggins' 500th parkrun at Woodhouse Moor on Saturday (21st), so hoping there are lots of Striders
- [Juniors training is limited this evening and food has been cancelled](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-training-is-limited-this-evening-and-food-has-been-cancelled/) - We're sorry that juniors training is limited this evening and food has been cancelled The rugby pitches are waterlogged and we are not able to train on them. We have had to reduce the numbers who can come to the session. To qualify you must have taken part in one or more of the following -
- [Juniors and Improvers training 24/09/2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-and-improvers-training-24-09-2019/) - As the athletics track is waterlogged, tonight's 6pm sessions will be at Leo's not GSAL. The sessions on 1 October will be at GSAL. This will be the last session at GSAL this year as there are no floodlights. Included in the session will be an 800m race for school years 1 to 3 and
- [Tonight's 6pm training session will be at Leos not GSAL](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/tonights-6pm-training-session-will-be-at-leos-not-gsal/) - The track at GSAL is waterlogged so this evening's Juniors and Improvers groups will be training from Leos. Hopefully you will have received this message too by email but over 100 of the 400 messages sent out last night appear to have been rejected (mainly "Hotmail" and "Outlook" accounts)
- [Cross Country Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/cross-country-update/) - The Yorkshire XC Championships are taking place at Lightwater Valley on Saturday 4th January. The race will be included in the Valley Striders 2020 grand prix. This is open to all 1st claim members who were either born in Yorkshire or have nine months continuous residence in Yorkshire, prior to the date of the race.
- [Grand Prix 2019 and final parkrun of the Season](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2019-and-final-parkrun-of-the-season/) - As we enter the final furlong of the 2019 Grand Prix there is plenty of close competition across all groups. Topping the table is John Hobbs on a maximum 800 points closely followed by Matt Hallam on 795. Ian Sanderson leads group B with Adam Parton vying for promotion only 14 points behind him. Group
- [Spring Road Relays](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/spring-road-relays/) - We're starting to put teams together for the Spring Road Relays. If you haven't let us know already, please can you email teams@valleystriders.org.uk and let us know if you're available to run. The Northerns and Nationals are 12 stage (men 8x5k & 4x8k (approx)) and 6 stage (women 4x5k & 2x8k (approx)). Yorkshires are 4
- [British Fell Relays aka the Battle for North Leeds](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/british-fell-relays-aka-the-battle-for-north-leeds/) - Valley Striders fell captain Ross Bibby's report from the British Fell relay championships in October: https://rock-running.com/2019/10/31/british-fell-relays-aka-the-battle-for-north-leeds/
- [Autumn Tour 2019 - Run in Reims](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-tour-2019-run-in-reims/) - To mark the 10th anniversary of our club autumn tour, 22 of us embarked on journeys of varying degrees of difficulty to the French city of Reims. "Just east of Paris", so we thought, it sounded easy, but a combination of missed ferries and train strikes meant that just reaching the home of Champagne was
- [Junior Training and Food 22 Oct 29 Oct 5 Nov, Junior Membership Fees, Indoor Athletics](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-training-and-food-22-oct-29-oct-5-nov-junior-membership-fees-indoor-athletics/) - Food on 22 October Food will be served at 7:10pm, choose from (a) Shepherd's Pie with carrots and peas (b) Veg Bo Peep Pie with carrots and peas (c) Yorkshire Pudding with sausage and mash, carrots and peas Please order to earlyfood@valleystriders.org.uk (don't reply to the juniors email address). Please place orders by Sunday 13
- [Paris parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/paris-parkrun/) - As a prelude to the VS autumn tour, a number of Striders decided to do a bit of international parkrun tourism in Paris. Bois de Boulogne park is a large woodland area a few miles east of central Paris, more akin to Hampstead Heath than Hyde Park. It's home to the Stade de France, Longchamps
- [Junior Membership Fees and Peco XC](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-membership-fees-and-peco-xc/) - Parental Responsibility and Safeguarding We implemented a new website early this year and reviewed and rewrote much of the information for juniors (and parents) https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors/ Before renewing, please read the pages on parental responsibility and safeguarding (welfare). https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors/parental-responsibility/https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/safeguarding/ Renewing your child's membership confirms you agree with these responsibilities and understand who to contact if you
- [London Marathon - Club Places](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/london-marathon-club-places/) - For those of you who have been unsuccessful in the London Marathon Ballot or fell victim to the GFA cull, we are now taking applications for the club places we will be allocated. Please email teams@valleystriders.org.uk if you would like to apply for a place. We will close entries at 10pm on 4th November and
- [Track Session Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/track-session-update/) - Please note that from next month, our Tuesday track sessions on the second Tuesday of the month at the Carnegie track will run slightly later, meeting at 7:15pm for a warm up and starting the session at 7:30pm. This is due to another group booked to use the track before us. Our calendar has been
- [Juniors and Adults at GSAL September 2019 100m and long jump](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-and-adults-at-gsal-september-2019-100m-and-long-jump/) - Note that these are using "old" school years 100 Metres Juniors 10 September 2019 Heat 1 1 Ripley Barclay 16.14 M 6 2 Ben Shenderey 16.33 M 5 3 Michael Fotherby 19.18 M 4 4 Joshua Holt 19.50 M 4 5 Lars Hunter 20.57 M 4 Heat 2 (sorry, omitted to record Iestyn's time) 1
- [Roy’s 500th Parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/roys-500th-parkrun/) - It’s the 17th October 2009, the day Roy’s life changed forever, like many of us who have caught the parkrun bug. Roll forward 9 years and 11 months, over 50 Valley Striders joined the Woodhouse Moor Parkrun starting line alongside Roy to celebrate his 500th parkrun. Sam Dooley, parkrun ambassador did a great speech for
- [Save the Date! Valley Striders AC Christmas Party](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/save-the-date-valley-striders-ac-christmas-party/) - It’s our Christmas party on Friday 13th December at Leo’s Rugby Club. There’ll be food, awards, music, raffle and potentially a quiz. All welcome including non running partners/wives/husbands. More details will follow.
- [Training Calendar Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/training-calendar-update/) - We've now updated our training calendar for all groups, all the way up to the end of January - click here to see what's in store. The advanced and intermediate groups are now reverting to our 'winter' training venues, starting this Tuesday for hills - meeting outside Carr Manor Community School. This also means it's
- [V S Update 10th July 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-10th-july-2019/) - - Tuesday 16 July - Golden Acre and Training- Juniors Lost Property- Washburn Valley 19 July- Club Handicap 23 July- Junior mile races 23 July- York Junior T&F meeting 11 August- Yorkshire Vets Road Relay 18 August- Leeds Country Way Relay 1 September- Grand Prix 2019- Results from Hyde Park Half Mile and Mile, Eccup
- [V S Update 19th August 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-19th-august-2019/) - - Meanwood Trail Race - Recce Runs- 5-10k Group and food on Tuesday 3 September- Juniors (and seniors) food on Tuesday 3 September- Club handicap on 17 September- Events for juniors- News posts on the Website NB you may prefer to read this email on the website at https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-19th-August-2019 Apologies, it's been over a month
- [Autumn Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-handicap-results/) - On Tuesday 17th September we held our Autumn handicap race. Yet again it was a beautiful evening and the runners and marshals were treated to a stunning sunset across the reservoir. 31 runners took part and we welcomed a number of new members to the club. Congratulations to all the runners and particularly Alan Hutchinson
- [Meanwood Junior Races 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/meanwood-junior-races-2019/) - We are pleased to confirm that our Meanwood Junior Races return on Tuesday 21st May 2019! Click to add to your Android or iPhone calendar. RESULTS Can be found at Racebest entries & results website. KEY INFORMATION This event has a Run Britain / England Athletics permit 2019-36270 The venue is Leodiensian Club, Crag Lane,
- [Meanwood Valley Trail Race Returns!](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/meanwood-valley-trail-race-returns/) - The club is once again organising the ever popular Meanwood Valley Trail race, with a change of season for 2018, the race will take place this year at 09:30 on Saturday, 15th September 2018. The race will raise money for Lineham Farm charity in Eccup. For newer members, this is an off road trail race
- [BMW Relay](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/bmw-relay/) - This year's Bradford Millennium Way Relay is taking place on Sunday 23rd June. We would like to enter a couple of teams and the club will pay the entry fee. For anyone who hasn't done it before, it's 5 undulating legs of between 8 and 11 miles, and each leg is run as a pair.
- [National 12 and 6 Stage Relays](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/national-12-and-6-stage-relays/) - ‘Oooh, that’s well nice.’ ‘Yeah man, but that one’s even better!’ ‘I can’t see any people in other cars who look like runners and I need the loo, I hope we find it soon.’ ‘Look at that house – it’s got a balcony and everything. I bet you’ve got to be proper loaded to have
- [Meanwood Valley Trail Race 2019 - Results and Photos](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/meanwood-valley-trail-race-2019-results-and-photos/) - On Saturday we hosted the Meanwood Valley Trail Race. This is a 7 mile off road race starting at Leo’s Rugby Club along the trails to Meanwood Park and back again, there are lots of technical rocky climbs to keep one entertained. The weather treated us all well with little rain during the week and
- [Autumn Handicap Reminder](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-handicap-reminder/) - The Autumn Handicap will be on Tuesday 17th September. If you can help as a marshal, please let me know.
- [Meanwood Valley Trail Race 2019 - Race Day Information](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/meanwood-valley-trail-race-2019-race-day-information/) - Here is the final information about the race and instructions for entrants. ABOUT THE RACE The Meanwood Valley Trail (MVT) is a footpath from Woodhouse Moor near Leeds City Centre to Golden Acre Park at Bramhope. This path forms the first 7 miles of the Dales Way long distance footpath from Leeds to Bowness-on-Windermere. The
- [Juniors Update 12th September 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-update-12th-september-2019/) - - Juniors (and parents) food on Tuesday 17 September- Events for juniors - including imminent deadlines- Signing in sheets- Lost property This email is being sent to parents of junior members (read all sections) and parents of juniors on the waiting list (please read the "Events" section). Food on Tuesday 17 September 43 juniors and
- [Juniors Update 29th August 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-update-29th-august-2019/) - - Juniors (and parents) food on Tuesday 3 September- More events for juniors Food on Tuesday 3 September (from Bob Jackson) Leos catering is under new management and we will be having food after our junior session on Tuesday 3 September. Menu - choice of(a) Beef Lasagne with garlic bread and salad (b) Veggie Lasagne
- [Wetherby 10Km 1st September 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/wetherby-10km-1st-september-2019/) - After the success of our 0-5K Group in achieving their first parkrun we were asked "what's next then?" We had absolutely nothing planned but a 10K seemed an achievable target, Wetherby 10K chosen and a training plan put together--we were off!!! From the original 0-5K Group there were 6 who took up the 10K Challenge
- [Denby dash](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/denby-dash/) - The Denby dash is just shy of 6 miles and described as and undulating trail race. There was a full compliment of entrants on the start line at 12 noon on a very hot bank holiday Monday in Upper Denby and the undulations were revealed fairly quickly; the first climb was out the way within
- [Juniors at GSAL August 2019 100m and long jump](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors-at-gsal-august-2019-100m-and-long-jump/) - Picture shows the juniors "preparing" the long jump pit. Thanks to all the parents who helped - starting, recording, raking etc 100 metres - 6 August 2019 Heat 1 1 Sam Redmond 17.16 M 52 Emily Whittle 19.47 F 53 Sarah Dennison 19.76 F 34 Millie Leadbeater 20.74 F 3Heat 2 1 Adam Nabozny 17.35
- [Roy’s 500th Parkrun and VS Grand Prix Event](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/roys-500th-parkrun-and-vs-grand-prix-event/) - It’s Roy’s 500th parkrun on 21st September, I’m pretty certain Roy is the first Valley Strider to make it to 500 but please correct me if I’m wrong. For those new to the club who don’t know Roy, he’s the fantastic chap who is the ‘face’ of Valley Striders on our iconic website homepage. This
- [Punk Panther Dales Way Challenge 17th/18th August 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/punk-panther-dales-way-challenge-17th-18th-august-2019/) - About 2 years ago we had a run with Amanda Seims and she suggested I should go for an Ultra Marathon--what a ridiculous idea I thought! Scroll forward to May 2018 and I did the Punk Panther route "A Bridge Too Far" from Otley to Pateley Bridge and back which is some 40'ish--the 'ish always
- [Valley Striders Meanwood Valley Trail Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-meanwood-valley-trail-race/) - Join Valley Striders at this year’s Meanwood Valley Trail race! This popular, scenic, undulating 7-mile multi-terrain course is suitable for trail-running beginners and experienced off-roaders alike ????????‍♂️????????‍♀️. Friendly marshals will guide you along the way and offer plenty of encouragement! ????You will be rewarded with a bottle of beer as your race memento on crossing
- [Autumn Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/autumn-handicap/) - The club's Autumn Handicap race will be held on Tuesday 17th September. We will meet by the tow path at the bottom of Goodrick Lane from 6:30pm for a 6:45pm start. The course will be approximately 5 miles out and back along the tow path, past the waterworks and along Eccup Moor Road. Friends and
- [Valley Striders Road Runners Trip Out to Round Hill](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/valley-striders-road-runners-trip-out-to-round-hill/) - It was warm, it was sunny, there were showers forecast (they didn’t happen) and there were bogs promised by Otley AC….. 8.7miles (felt like 20), elevation wasn’t too tough for a fell race apparently (1100ft), and as Round Hill is one of the races in The Leeds Race Series Ken Fox and I decided to
- [14 V S juniors at York Young Athletes Meeting](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/14-v-s-juniors-at-york-young-athletes-meeting/) - Valley Striders were well represented at the Young Athletes meeting hosted by City of York A C on Sunday 11 August. Taking part were 6 new to track and field athletics and 6 of our more experienced athletes. There were also 2 very young runners. Many of our athletes secured a podium place (or two).
- [V S promoted to West Yorks Track and Field division 1](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-promoted-to-west-yorks-track-and-field-division-1/) - The sixth and final meeting of the West Yorkshire Track & Field League took place at the Spenborough Track on Sunday 28 July. (The other venue used for these meetings, Wakefield, is pictured above). Due to holidays there were only 2 Striders taking part, but there was low turnout from other clubs too with the
- [North Wales Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/north-wales-half-marathon/) - This tough half marathon was the second of two runs in Conwy for us this weekend, having taken part in the parkrun the previous day, where we coincidentally met fellow Strider Rob Marsh. The race, organised by the excellent Run Wales, starts on the beach in Conwy, where we assembled just before 9am to the
- [Washburn Valley Junior Relay (Results)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/washburn-valley-junior-relay-results/) - “I’m sorry to have to inform you that we will not be able to run the junior version of the Washburn Valley Relays this year” was the message that came through from the race organiser about 4 weeks before the race date. It seemed that the date had been changed and the two usual organisers
- [Golden Acre Junior Relays (Results)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/golden-acre-junior-relays-results/) - Valley Striders juniors made up 15 of the 29 teams in the Golden Acre Junior Relays on 16 July. Striders won 2 of the 6 team category prizes that were available and Rafferty Mirfin was the fastest of all the 87 runners who competed. The teams included 6 trialists and also 3 who had joined
- [Fell Championship Update - 29th July 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-championship-update-29th-july-2019/) - Latest update attached to include Jack Bloor, Ilkley Trail, Otley Chevin (pictured, courtesy of Vernon) and a host of others. The sheer variety of events covered can be seen in the range of winning times of this latest batch: from 17'55" at Danefield Relay to 6 hours 58 at the Old County Tops. I've been
- [Meanwood Valley Trail Photos](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/meanwood-valley-trail-photos/) - We've now uploaded two albums of photos from the Meanwood Valley Trail Race last week, courtesy of Mike Powell, which you can view here and here. Thanks again to everyone who took part or volunteered in the event.
- [Junior Track & Field at GSAL](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-track-field-at-gsal/) - While the senior runners were celebrating Valley Striders 37th birthday with the Summer Handicap, the juniors were having their own competitions at Long Jump and 800 Metres. We finished the evening with what seems to be the norm for the professional meetings - the 4 by 100 metres relay. All 9 teams managed to get
- [Summer Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-handicap-2/) - Yesterday evening 31 Striders took part in the Summer Handicap. This was possibly the warmest evening of the year so far, so nobody could blame anyone for not wanting to run (including myself who took the easier option of running first thing in the morning when it was much cooler.) Everyone, however, completed the 5
- [Pinnacle Ridge Extreme Race Report](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pinnacle-ridge-extreme-race-report/) - Pinnacle Ridge Extreme Race Report 13 July 2019 Lake District Sky Race 18 miles and 8000ft of ascent. Held on the same day as the Lakes Sky Ultra and both starting and finishing in the grounds of Patterdale Hall at the far top end of Ullswater. The two races are sister events organised by Mountain
- [Washburn Valley Relays](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/washburn-valley-relays/) - Conditions at Friday’s Washburn Relays were very different to those at Golden Acre earlier in the week, but thankfully the torrential rain did ease slightly during the race. The race takes place around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs and consists of 3 different legs (Leg 1 - 3.02 miles, Leg 2 - 4.01 miles and Leg
- [Golden Acre Relays](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/golden-acre-relays/) - Nine Valley Striders teams took part in the first of two relays this week at the Golden Acre Senior relay on a warm and sunny Tuesday night. Valley Striders Dream Team (Matt Hallam, Andy Bennett and Jonathan Young) were the highest placed Valley Striders team on the night, finishing 3rd overall. We had two junior
- [Summer handicap reminder](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-handicap-reminder/) - Just a reminder that our summer handicap race is on Tuesday 23rd July. This is a circular off road route or about 5 miles around Eccup Reservoir and across fields towards the Harewood estate. Meet at the lodge at the bottom of Goodrick Lane to get your handicap time at 6:30pm for a 6:45pm start.
- [Golden Acre Junior Relays on 16 July (teams updated 15 July 10pm)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/golden-acre-junior-relays-2019/) - Lots of drop-outs and lots of late signer-uppers, we have the same number of runners as last year! If you have signed up already Please check which team you’ve been allocated to. Please get to the registration area by 6:10pm (and allow a few minutes to park and walk from wherever you’ve parked). Please sign
- [V S Update 31st May 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-31st-may-2019/) - V S Update - 31 May 2019 - Training sessions- Races for juniors- Grand Prix 2019- Club handicap- Track & Field- Peco mementos- Catering at Leos- Results from Yorkshire T&F (Tally champion!), Meanwood Trail junior races, Club handicap, Leeds Half, Roundhay parkrun, Calderdale Way, Gisborough Moors, Dick Hudsons, Malhamdale, Cookridge, Liverpool- Recently added to the
- [V S Update 24th June 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-24th-june-2019/) - – Change of Location for tomorrow’s 6pm session – Juniors and Improvers Training Sessions – Junior Events – Eccup, Golden Acre, Washburn, – Junior Results from West Yorks T&F (4), York T&F (3), Pudsey Change of Location for tomorrow’s 6pm sessions There is a forecast for some heavy rain overnight tonight and early tomorrow (Tuesday)
- [V S Update 30th June 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-30th-june-2019/) - - Training on 2 July- Next Grand Prix Races- Golden Acre Relay- Yorkshire Vets Road Relay- Leeds Country Way Relay- Northern and National Dates- Grand Prix 2019 Report- 5k-10k Improvers Group- Results from Ilkley Trail, Apperley Bridge Canter, Wharfedale half, Otley 10, Pudsey 10k, Jack Bloor, Old County Tops, Otley Chevin NB you may prefer
- [Grand Prix 2019 Summer Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-2019-summer-update/) - As we near the end of June and bask in the Summer sunshine (?) the Grand Prix has gone through its first 7 months with 25 runners having competed in 8 or more qualifying races and a further 17 on 6 or 7 races. Still plenty of events left to get your quota up to
- [Summer Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/summer-handicap/) - The Summer Handicap will be on Tuesday 23rd July. We will be doing the summer trail route, which is a circular route of approximately five miles clockwise around the reservoir, across the fields towards the Harewood estate and back along the towpath. Be at the lodge at the bottom of Goodrick Lane (off Alwoodley Lane)
- [Everyone Active 10K 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/everyone-active-10k-2019/) - ‘Twas the Ninth of Joon and another year went by where I wasn’t seen gannin' alang the Scotswood Road. Whilst the Blaydon Race proved the most popular race in North East England this weekend, I opted instead for a fast 10K in Redcar. The third in a series of six Coast Road races hosted by
- [0-5Km complete Beginners](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/0-5km-complete-beginners/) - Over the past two months, a fabulous group of runners have been working through our VS Couch to 5km programme. We’ve all had great fun! On 8th June they headed to Armley parkrun for their 5km challenge. Seven of the group were able to make it on the day – well done to Helen, Gary,
- [Welsh 1000 Metre Peaks Race Report](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/welsh-1000-metre-peaks-race-report/) - Race Report from the Very Back of the Pack - Saturday 1 June - Starts from sea-level at Aber and finishes on the top of Snowdon. 20 miles and 8000ft of ascent. This was the 49th running of this event so you’d expect a very clear trod along the race line to have formed by now. It was
- [Apperley Bridge Canter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/apperley-bridge-canter/) - Quite a few Striders gathered at Woodhouse Grove School for a Thursday night spring favourite – the Apperley Bridge Canter. There were lots of familiar faces from other local clubs too, toeing the line for what Horsforth Harriers describe as a “challenging race of approximately 10km”. It certainly was challenging with a mixture of terrain:
- [V S Update 19th May 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-19th-may-2019/) - V S Update - 19 May 2019 - Meanwood Trail Junior Races - - entry information - - marshals instructions - - a bit more help required - Results from Leeds Half Marathon (please check!) Meanwood Trail Junior Races - Tuesday 21 May (organised by V S) We now have 135 entries which is 15
- [Vindolanda 10K](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/vindolanda-10k/) - I like to do a few new races every year, and holidays are an excellent opportunity to enter events that I will probably never be around to do again. A pre-holiday glance at the listings came up with the Vindolanda 10K, a road race only a 20 minutes drive from our holiday cottage. Why not?
- [Rock ‘n’ Roll Liverpool 26th May 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/rock-n-roll-liverpool-26th-may-2019/) - I’d heard great things about the Rock ‘n’ Roll Liverpool weekend and the 25th/26th May was certainly no disappointment. I was one of three Striders who had made the decision to do Liverpool rather than Edinburgh, two of us, Sue Sunderland and myself opting for the half and Steve Dixon going in the marathon. Race
- [Results from Thirsk 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/results-from-thirsk-10/) - It was a good day for Striders at the Thirsk 10 mile race on Sunday, with two team prizes and a number of PBs recorded. Both the men and the women claimed the second-placed team prize in fine but blustery conditions. Well done to all thirteen Striders taking part, and thanks to Thirsk and Sowerby
- [V S Update 6th May 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-6th-may-2019/) - V S Update - 6 May 2019 - Club handicap- Meanwood Trail Junior Races - entries open and help required- Training sessions- Grand Prix 2019- Bradford Millennium Way- Lineham Farm beer festival- Leosfest- Peco trophies and mementos- Results from London Marathon, Three Peaks- Recently added to the website - Blackpool and Fell Championship update Club
- [Spring Handicap Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/spring-handicap-results/) - Congratulations to John Wallace (pictured), convincing winner of our Spring Handicap held on 7th May. Full results, including Grand Prix points, can be found below. Thanks as always to Sue for organising and everyone who helped on the night. [table id=33 responsive=flip responsive_breakpoint=phone /]
- [Fell Championship Update - 11th May 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-championship-update-11th-may-2019/) - This update includes King of the Castle, Runners and Riders, Rivington Pike, Hoofstones, Dick Hudson's and The Cake Race. Just typing that list brings home what interesting names we have for events in fell running and the variety of terrain and courses we can encounter. So much more imaginative than "The...Leeds...Half...Marathon" in my view! Some
- [Grand Prix update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/grand-prix-update/) - We are presently a third of the way into the 2019 Grand Prix series and already have 4 runners who have completed 8 races and 133 who have taken part in at least one race. There are plenty more opportunities to participate in forthcoming races and increase your scores and group or age category standings.
- [V S Update 28th February 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-28th-february-2019/) - – Food on Tuesday 5 March– Meanwood Junior Races– Membership Renewal– Team Race Dates– Races for Juniors (including Peco Relays and Track & Field)– Results from Peco event 5, Peco Series, National XC, Snake Lane Food for Tuesday 5 March after both training sessions Food will be available around 7:15pm. Choices are– Sausage and chips– Beef
- [V S Update 11th April 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-11th-april-2019/) - – New website – England Athletics Affiliation – Lapsed memberships – Food for 16 April – Grand Prix 2019 – Track & Field for juniors – Meanwood Trail Junior Races (organised by V S) – Sportsoft discount code – Results from Northern Road Races and Relays, Yorkshire Road Races and Relays, Peco Relays, National Road
- [V S Update 26th April 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-26th-april-2019/) - V S Update – 26 April 2019 – New website – Training sessions – Club handicap – E A Affiliation – Grand Prix 2019 – Bradford Millennium Way – Leeds Race Series – Meanwood Trail Junior Races (organised by V S) – Results from Peco relays (correction), Spenborough T&F, Wakefield T&F, Masters T&F, West Yorks
- [V S Race Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-race-results/) - A compilation of results from the Newsletter Archives https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-26th-april-2019/ Spenborough Open Track & Field, 24 March. 1 junior Strider Wakefield Open Track & Field, 7 April. 4 junior Striders Northern Masters Track & Field, 10 April. 1 Strider West Yorkshire League Track & Field meeting 1, 14 April. 10 junior Striders York Summer League Track
- [B is for... Blackpool](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/b-is-for-blackpool/) - I’ve been lucky enough to run in the London marathon for the last five years. But after changes to the 'Good for Age’ rules rendered me 'Mediocre for Age’, I was in need of a plan B for this spring. It turned out that plan B was Blackpool. I spent the sandwich year of my
- [Fell Championship Update](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/fell-championship-update/) - This is the first publication of the VS fell league this season. Sorry for the delay, but this now includes the results of 19 races and currently features 19 men and 13 ladies who have scored points in at least one race so far. Leaders at this early stage are Jon Pownall, making a robust
- [Spring Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/spring-handicap/) - The Spring Handicap will be held on Tuesday 7th May. Be at the bottom of Goodrick Lane, Eccup Reservoir for 6:30pm to collect your handicap times so that the clock can start at 6:45pm. We will be doing the 'summer' off road route, weather and volunteers permitting. We need about 10 people to volunteer to
- [Enschede Marathon and Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/enschede-marathon-and-half-marathon/) - On Saturday 13th April, Myra and I set off to the Netherlands for our Spring race of choice - the Enschede Marathon and Half Marathon. Enschede (pronounced 'En-schk-de', not 'En-shed' as we'd been telling people) is the oldest marathon in the Netherlands and promised a flat (obviously), well supported city race. A small expo awaited
- [Junior Survey September 2016](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/junior-survey-september-2016/) - One of our junior members, Alvie O'Brien, recently conducted a survey of opinions among our juniors. You can download the results below. Valley Striders Junior Survey September 2016Download We will carry out the next survey in 2019.
- [Newlands Memorial race 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/newlands-memorial-race-2019/) - A planned trip to the Lakes to recce a few miles of next month’s Old County Tops race left myself and Jenny with the perfect excuse to take part in the Newlands Memorial race (formerly the Anniversary Waltz). At the start of last week, the race was full, and entries/transfers had been stopped however due
- [Ackworth Half Marathon 22 April](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/ackworth-half-marathon-22-april/) - Just two Striders travelled to Ackworth for the Half Marathon held on Easter Monday morning. The course is different from when I last ran the Ackworth Half but that was some years ago. The route covered some of the same ground as the Pontefract Half and could be described as undulating although the final mile
- [Salford 10k, Good Friday 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/salford-10k-good-friday-2019/) - Having never been to Salford, and also a newbie to Club road races, I turned up very early to collect my number for the Salford 10k on Good Friday. Salford Harrier volunteers were a slick unit and I was in and out of the Sports Village quickly and decamped back to the car to do
- [V S UPDATE ARCHIVE](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-archive/) - A further 14 years' worth of V S Updates prior to this date can be found via our archive site. Please note that any links within these pages will no longer work if they point to our old site, but you can insert '/archive' after 'org.uk' to access them.
- [Do Not Adjust Your Set](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/do-not-adjust-your-set/) - It's not an April Fool, you haven't got the wrong address and we haven't been hacked. Welcome to our new website! We look forward to filling it with your content! Please send us your reports, results and photos, via our submission form, our contact form or by email. We've filled the calendar with lots of
- [Bradford 10k 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/bradford-10k-17th-march-2019/) - 17th March: With 3,000 runners taking part in the local Bradford 10k we were all tightly packed in at the start in Centenary Square under the shadow of the City Hall. Once on the out and back route though we were bathed in sunshine but there was quite a gust blowing as everyone made their
- [East Hull 20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/east-hull-20/) - Four Striders journeyed to Hull on Sunday morning for the traditional London prep race the East Hull 20. There was a unusual delay to the start - a 10 minute delay because of the Skirlaugh Tractor Rally. It still did not prevent the runners and tractors meeting head on after about 3 miles - runners
- [V S Update 21st March 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-21st-march-2019/) - - New website - Membership final reminder - Food on Tuesday 26 March - Peco Relays and Junior Relays - Peco junior presentations - Peco presentation night - Track & Field for Juniors (updated information) - Training at GSAL for juniors and beginners/improvers New website The new website will be going live soon. A few
- [V S Update 8th March 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/v-s-update-8th-march-2019/) - - Food on Tuesday 12 March- Peco Relays and Junior Relays- Peco junior presentations- Peco presentation night- Yorkshire Vets- Track & Field for Juniors (updated information)- Training at GSAL for juniors and beginners/improvers Food for Tuesday 12 March after 6pm training sessions By popular demand, we will have food again next week, with the same
- [National Cross Country Championships - Harewood](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/national-cross-country-championships-harewood/) - The 2019 English National Cross Country Championships took place yesterday in the familiar surroundings of the Harewood Estate. Striders were well represented throughout a glorious day, not just in the races but in setting up, marshalling and tidying up afterwards - big thanks to all involved! Women's Race - 8.2 km The women's team came
- [Meanwood Valley Trail Race 2019](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/meanwood-valley-trail-race-2019/) - We are pleased to announce that our Meanwood Valley Trail Race will return once again this year, with the date now confirmed as Saturday 14th September, starting at 9:30 am. The race starts and finishes at Leo's Rugby Club, and takes in around 7 miles of woods and parkland in Adel Woods and Meanwood Park.
- [Results from PECO XC Race 5 - Roundhay Park](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/results-from-peco-xc-race-5-roundhay-park/) - The fifth and final race of the PECO XC series took place today at Roundhay Park. Striders' results from the adult race are shown below: [table id=11 responsive=flip responsive_breakpoint=phone/] Well done and thanks to all members who have taken part this season. The final league standings will be available soon at the PECO XC website.
- [Results from Dewsbury 10k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/results-from-dewsbury-10k/) - Well done to all our runners who took part in Sunday's Dewsbury 10k. Striders results can be seen below, with the full results available at Racebest. [table id=8 responsive=flip responsive_breakpoint=phone/]

## Pages

- [Valley Striders Home Page](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/) - A friendly running club based in Leeds. Get in touch Latest news Welcome to Valley Striders! We are a friendly running club based in Alwoodley, Leeds. We compete in road, fell, cross country and trail running, and we enter teams into county, regional and national events. All ages and abilities meet for training on Tuesday
- [Contact Us](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/contact-us/) - If you’re contacting us about trying a session, please click here. Please leave this field empty. Please select a subject so we can direct your query to the right person. —Please choose an option—Black: sub-19 minute 5KGreen: 19-28 minute 5KYellow: 28-33 minute 5KWhite: 33+ minute 5KCouch to 5KJuniorsKitMembershipOur RacesTriathlonWebsiteOtherTest Anti-spam test: which is bigger, 2
- [Juniors](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors/) - Welcome to Valley Striders Juniors. The objectives of our junior club are: for the children to enjoy their running / athletics. to help the children to improve via the training sessions to give opportunities for the children to take part in running and athletics competition at a level that is suitable for them The official
- [Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/training/) - Black GroupGreen GroupYellow GroupWhite GroupCouch to 5KFell RunningJuniorsBlack Group Our black group is suitable for those who can run 5K in under 19 minutes. We meet every Tuesday at 6.15pm on Ancaster Road. Full details can be found on Spond. Green Group Our green group is suitable for anyone faster than 28 minutes for 5K
- [Fell Championship](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/fell-championship/) - We have two fellrunning competitions: The Fell Championships in which you can compete in any FRA race (i.e. races licensed by the Fell Runners Association). Your best 5 performances count, but they must include at least one short, medium and long race. Scroll down for further details about the Fell Championships. See Fellrunner for race
- [Fell Championship: Past Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/fell-championship/past-results/) - Past Winners [table id=31 responsive=flip responsive_breakpoint=phone /] Results Archive Click below to view previous years' points tables (opens in Excel). 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | 2011 | 2010 | Older
- [Junior Membership Fees](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors/membership-fees/) - 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 The standard junior annual membership fee is £40 As some juniors have other commitments on Tuesdays and can only attend a limited number of training sessions, a reduced membership fee of £20 is available. This rate is also the standard rate for school year 1 and younger Members
- [Social Runs](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/social-runs/) - In addition to our Tuesday training sessions, there are various social runs through the week. Newcomers are welcome to join us, but do please let us know in advance.  Thursday runs Our Thursday runs start at 6.30pm from the top of Stonegate Road, at the top corner of King Alfred’s Field. They are run
- [Grand Prix: Past Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/grand-prix/past-results/) - Overall Winners 2018 onwards Winners since revision of categories in 2018. Women [table id=24 responsive=flip responsive_breakpoint=phone /] Men [table id=23 responsive=flip responsive_breakpoint=phone /] Overall Winners 1989 - 2017 [table id=26 responsive=flip responsive_breakpoint=phone /] Group Winners 1989 onwards [table id=25 responsive=flip responsive_breakpoint=phone /] Results Archive Click below to view previous years’ points tables (opens in Excel).
- [Membership Categories](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/membership/categories/) - We have three categories of membership.  First Claim Current rate of £40 for 2026. This includes affiliation to England Athletics for Road Running, Cross Country, Hill & Fell Running and Track & Field. You will also be affiliated to Northern Athletics.  Second Claim Current rate of £15 for 2026 for runners who are
- [Join Now Draft](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/join-now-draft/) - If you are looking to try a session, please click here. If you've done that and you're ready to sign up, read on! Please complete all fields unless stated. We will respond with confirmation of the amount due and how to pay. The information you provide will be used in accordance with our Data Privacy
- [Policies](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/england-athletics-club-standards/) - England Athletics Codes of Conduct First claim membership of Valley Striders AC includes affiliation to England Athletics. This gives benefits such as £2 discounts on race entries and access to events such as cross country leagues, relays, and county, regional and national events. Confirmation of EA affiliation is sent out at the beginning of April
- [Junior Competition](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors/competition/) - We encourage you to take your children to various competitive races throughout the year. Recommendations: Our own event – the Meanwood Trail Junior Races held at Leos in May. (not held since 2019) The PECO cross-country league and a number of junior fun runs organised by local clubs e.g. Eccup, Pudsey, Hyde Park,
- [Beyond Couch to 5K Registration](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/beyond-couch-to-5k-register/) - Loading… Please scroll back to the top after submitting.
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- [Safeguarding](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/safeguarding/) - At Valley Striders AC, the welfare and safeguarding of our members is our priority. We follow and implement the UK Athletics safeguarding and bullying policies and procedures which can be found here (for adult policy) and here (for child policy). We have two Welfare Officers, Rebecca Whalley and James Slater (Lead Welfare Officer), who are
- [Membership List](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/club-information/membership-list/) - Below is our current membership list. See foot of page for key to categories. Payments are to Sort Code: 53-70-00 Account Number: 72143878. Any queries, please email: membership@valleystriders.org.uk [table id=10 responsive=collapse/] Key to Club Membership Categories [table id=51/] Key to England Athletics Categories [table id=52/]
- [Who's Who](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/whos-who/) - Meet just a few of the people who work hard to keep our club running… Steph Gledhill Chair Favourite Running Memory … being cheered on around the Toulouse Marathon. My name sounds so much better in a French accent – ‘Superb Stephanie!’ Bob Jackson Membership Secretary & Juniors Team Manager Best Running Achievement Running sub
- [Fell Championships: Rules](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/fell-championship/rules/) - Fell Championships For the scoring, there are separate championships for men and women. All FRA races count. Points are awarded by comparing the runner’s time with the male or female winner’s time. FRA races are categorised by difficulty (A difficult, B medium, C easy) and distance (L Long, M medium, S Short) – so
- [Grand Prix](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/grand-prix/) - All first claim members are automatically included in our Grand Prix, which runs from each December to the following November, with prize winners given out at the Christmas party. There are over 40 selected events each year where you can pick up points, over a variety of distances and terrains, with your best 8 performances
- [Grand Prix Updates](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/grand-prix/grand-prix-updates/) - 16 May: James’s Grand Prix update – May 2025 By Mr James Anthony Slater 18 Mar: James’s Grand Prix update – March 2025 Have you ever wondered how the Grand Prix actually works and how you are placed into the various groups to… By Mr James Anthony Slater
- [Newsletter Archive](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/newsletter-archive/) - 30 Jan: Valley Striders AGM 2025 Valley Striders AC Annual General Meeting 27th January 2026 7.30pm – Minutes Introduction For the second year running, we hosted… By Samantha Harris 24 Jun: June 2025 Newsletter To view the June 2025 edition of the VS newsletter, please click here. By Samantha Harris 11 May: May 2025 Newsletter
- [Junior Awards](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors/awards/) - We award medals for attending 25, 50 and 100 training sessions. These are very popular! We have some awards every 6 months – in March at the end of the winter season and in September at the end of the summer season. Attendance Awards The following have received trophies for attending more than
- [Grand Prix: Rules](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/grand-prix/rules/) - The Grand Prix is an annual competition established in 1989. It is open to all adult members of Valley Striders Athletics Club and is made up of a selection of races predominantly in the Yorkshire area, and of internal club handicap races. In addition results from Half Marathons, Marathons and Ultra events which are not
- [Calendar](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/calendar/) - loading... Powered by Pretty Google Calendar
- [VS Annual Awards](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/vs-annual-awards/) - Valley Striders Awards are presented annually, usually at the Christmas Party. These include The Marathon Cup for the best marathon performance that year. The Vadim Kuznetsov Trophy for the best age-graded performance at the Leeds Half Marathon. The Max Jones Trophy for the best age-graded performance at any distance. The Also-Ran Trophy to recognise the
- [Relays](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/relays/) - There are three long distance relay events which take place in the West Yorkshire area each year: Calderdale Way Relay – May Bradford Millenium Way Relay – June Leeds Country Way – September The club regularly takes part in each of these, with a mixture of men’s, women’s and mixed teams, covering a full range
- [Junior Training Sessions](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors/training-sessions/) - Our juniors train every Tuesday evening, 52 weeks a year, weather permitting. In the winter we train under floodlights on the rugby pitches at Leodiensian Club (Leos) off King Lane, LS17 5PR. Session times are 4:45-5:25, 5:30-6:10 and 6:15-6:55 In the summer, we alternate between the rugby fields at Leos (4:45/5:30/6:15) and the athletics
- [Junior Coaches](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors/coaches/) - Meet the coaches who lead our junior sessions. All hold qualifications which mean they are appropriately insured: Athletics Coach – fully insured to lead junior athletes Leader in Running Fitness (LiRF) – insured to lead runners aged 12 and above All have up-to-date criminal record checks by the government’s Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Alex
- [Parental Responsibility](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors/parental-responsibility/) - Parents / guardians MUST stay at the club for the duration of the session, initially watching (or joining in if this will help the child). When the child is used to the session and the parent is satisfied that the child is being safely supervised, the parent may then if they wish join the beginners/improvers
- [Young Adults Policy](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/juniors/young-adults-policy/) - Guidelines for Juniors Transitioning to Adult Groups Valley Striders AC actively encourages and supports its juniors to make a successful transition into the adult Improver, Intermediate, Advanced or Fast training groups. The primary objectives through transition are to ensure that young athletes remain safe, participate at a level they can physically manage and continue to
- [Meanwood Valley Trail Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/our-races/meanwood-valley-trail-race/) - Our first Meanwood Valley Trail Race was in March 1996 and was held every year until 2015. After a three year break, the race returned in September 2018 (photos available online here) and September 2019 (photos can be found online here). After another three year absence, the Meanwood Valley Trail Race returned in September 2022. The route roughly
- [Join Now](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/membership/join-now/) - If you are looking to try a session, please click here. If you've done that and you're ready to sign up, read on! Please complete all fields unless stated. We will respond with confirmation of the amount due and how to pay. The information you provide will be used in accordance with our Data Privacy
- [Grand Prix: Latest Standings](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/grand-prix/latest-standings/) - Jump to: Men | Women | Detailed Results Men Age Categories OverallUnder 3535 to 4445 to 5455 to 5465 and OverOverall Under 35 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 54 65 and Over Groups Group AGroup BGroup CGroup DGroup EGroup FGroup GUnallocatedGroup A Group B Group C Group D Group E Group F
- [Facebook](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/club-information/facebook/) - Keep up to date with everything Valley Striders on Facebook, where we have various groups you can join. Follow our public Facebook pageJoin our members' group, open to members and those interested in joiningJuniors' parents group (closed group only for parents of junior members)Fell and Trail runners' groupCycling clubTriathlon clubYoga ("Release and Restore")
- [Club Kit](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/club-kit/) - If you are going to run any races, you’ll need to get yourself a club vest! You should always wear your club vest when racing, the only exception being when running for charity when you may prefer to run in the vest of that charity. We have two vest suppliers: Complete Runner, and Dobson and
- [Spond](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/club-information/spond/) - Spond is designed for use exclusively by Sports Clubs and has a number of features that make club administration a lot easier. We are using Spond to help set up and manage some of the training sessions and other events for the club. It is free to use, free of adverts and data is never shared
- [Payment Details](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/club-information/payment-details/) - The club has two accounts to which payments can be made for membership, races, kit etc. by online transfer. Please take care to pay the correct one! If your bank performs payee name checks, then the account name for both accounts may come up as "VALLEY STRIDERS ATHLETICS CLUB". Membership Please use this account to
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- [Fell and Trail Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/training/fell-trail-training/) - These sessions are designed to introduce those curious about what off road running is about to the skills and techniques needed to survive running through mud, bogs, water and the general absence of tarmac. They will also help to consolidate and build on the skills of the more experienced. All are planned so that runners
- [Meanwood Junior Races](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/our-races/meanwood-junior-races/) - Provisional date for 2020: Tuesday 19th May News and Updates 30 Apr: Meanwood Junior Races 2019 Read more
- [Race Results Index](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/race-results-index/) - 04 Jan: Winter Handicap Results Read more 11 Jul: Juniors Results July 2021 Contents – York Track & Field, Golden Acre Junior Relays, West Yorks T&F 5 ……………………………………………………….. City of York Track &… Read more 04 Jul: Juniors Results June 2021 Contents West Yorks T&F 4 Eccup Junior Races West Yorkshire Track & Field Meeting
- [Club Handicap: Rules](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/club-handicap/rules/) - There are four Club Handicaps each year, usually in December/January, April/May, June/July and September. They take place on Tuesday evenings, except the December/January which is a Sunday morning. Runners start, slowest first and fastest last, and if the runners perform to their “form” everyone should finish close together. We have a huge collection of “form” in
- [Membership Benefits](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/membership/benefits/) - As well as our comprehensive training opportunities, internal club Grand Prix, Fell Championship and races, and team camaraderie, there are a number of other benefits you get when you join Valley Striders. For first claim members, the opportunity to participate in club-only events, including the PECO cross country league, summer relays and county, regional and
- [Event Submissions](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/event-submissions/) - Members can use the form below to submit their own events to be added to our calendar. If you have multiple or recurring events to add, you may prefer to add details to this file and email it to us. Simply complete the form and one of our website administrators will review your submission for
- [News](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/news/) - Click here to add your own news to the page, and don’t forget to follow our Facebook page to receive updates whenever new posts are published! CategoriesCategories Select Category Announcements (42) Juniors (203) News (130) Newsletter Archive (31) Reports (105) Results (120) Social (25) Training (123) Uncategorised (17) Upcoming Races (89) VSGP Updates (2) By Bob Jackson 18 Jul: Junior Names 21 July 2026 updated 17
- [News Submissions](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/news-submissions/) - Members can use the form below to submit race reports, results, announcements, or any other news you’d like to share. Simply complete the form and one of our website administrators will review your submission for publication. Please complete the required fields. Your Name Your Email Post Title 3 + 5 = Post Category Please select
- [Cycling](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/cycling/) - Valley Striders Cycling Club was formed in 2013 by a group of our members looking to vary their training. Since then, VSCC has grown significantly and now consists of a group of cyclists with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and interests. The club is affiliated to British Cycling, providing insured social and training rides,
- [Triathlon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/triathlon/) - Valley Striders Triathlon Club (VSTC) was formed in 2014 as a natural progression following the successful expansion from the running club into cycling and duathlon. The club covers all forms of multi-sport including triathlon, duathlon and aquathlon at all distances. Since then, the club has secured many successes on the local and national scene, with
- [Club Information](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/club-information/) - Nothing to see here! Return to site map. Check us out on social media …
- [Competition](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/) - Nothing to see here! Return to site map.
- [Membership](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/membership/) - Nothing to see here! Return to site map.
- [Run](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/) - Nothing to see here! Return to site map.
- [Our Races](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/our-races/) - Nothing to see here! Return to site map.
- [Members' Area](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/members-area/) - Nothing to see here! Return to site map.
- [About](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/) - Nothing to see here! Return to site map.
- [Club Handicap: Past Results](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/club-handicap/past-results/) - [table id=32 responsive=flip responsive_breakpoint=phone /]
- [Club Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/run/competition/club-handicap/) - Our handicap races are run four times a year around Eccup Reservoir and the Harewood Estate. These are run over five miles, with runners starting at staggered times calculated from recent race results, meaning even the slowest runner has the chance of finishing first and adding their name to the Handicap Trophy. Friends, guests and
- [Try us](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/membership/try-us/) - You are welcome to “try before you buy” for all adult categories: you can to join us for up to three sessions free of charge before signing up. Please let us know a few details about yourself in the form below. The information you provide will be used in accordance with our Data Privacy Statement.
- [Site Map](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/site-map/) - Events
- [Harewood Trail Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/our-races/harewood-trail-race/) - In September 1999, we assisted St Leonard’s Hospice York in organising a 2mile junior race / fun run and 10k race at the Harewood Hill Climb. In September 2000, we moved the race to Harewood House (based at Harewood Village Hall), with a 10 mile trail race around the Harewood Estate and Eccup Reservoir, taking
- [Data Privacy Statement](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/data-privacy-statement/) - Personal Information Information we hold Paid up members Adult prospective Junior waiting list First and last name Yes Yes Yes Date of birth Yes Yes Gender Yes Yes Yes Postal address and postcode Yes TBA 3 Email address Yes Yes Yes Home phone number Optional Mobile phone Optional Emergency contact details – contact number &
- [Club History](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/about/club-history/) - Valley Striders was founded in July 1982 by a group of runners looking for a Club which concentrated on distance running – road, cross-country and fell – rather than a ‘normal’ athletics club biased towards track and field. The name refers to the Meanwood Valley in North West Leeds, around which many of the early

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- [Luxury Furniture (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/luxury-furniture-3/) - Fullscreen showcase project page with contact form
- [Modern Art Gallery (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-art-gallery-4/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Advertising & CI (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/advertising-ci-8/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Clean Mockup Showcase (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-mockup-showcase-2/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [100% Width Trendy (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/100-width-trendy-6/) - Trendy 100% width template with 2x gallery grid
- [App Launched (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-launched/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Creative Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/creative-web-project/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [Modern & Clean (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-clean-12/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Portfolio dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/portfolio-dark/)
- [Main landing (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/main-landing/)
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- [Shop & lookbook (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/shop-lookbook/)
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- [Creative light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/creative-light/)
- [Business & corporate (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/business-corporate/)
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- [Portfolio bright (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/portfolio-bright/)
- [Trendy shop (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/trendy-shop/)
- [Agency dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/agency-dark/)
- [Media agency (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/media-agency/)
- [Classic landing (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/classic-landing/)
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- [Portfolio minimalistic (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/portfolio-minimalistic/)
- [Agency light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/agency-light/)
- [App landing (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-landing/)
- [Business Multipurpose (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/business-consulting/)
- [Interior & architecture (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/interior-architecture/)
- [Fashion store (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/fashion-store/)
- [Fullscreen scrolling flat (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/fullscreen-scrolling-flat/)
- [App one-pager (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-one-pager/)
- [Portfolio light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/portfolio-light/)
- [Photography studio (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-studio/)
- [Creative bright (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/creative-bright/)
- [Online shop (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/online-shop/)
- [Business solutions (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/business-solutions/)
- [Digital agency (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/digital-agency/)
- [Creative dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/creative-dark/)
- [EASY TO USE GALLERY SYSTEM (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/easy-to-use-gallery-system/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Architecture Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-project-5/) - Minimalistic stylish template with gallery slider
- [Architecture & Interior (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-interior-3/) - Fullscreen showcase project page with contact form
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-21/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-17/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Real Estate 03 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-03-4/) - Real estate & multi-purpose 100% width trendy template
- [Clean Minimalism (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-minimalism-13/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Sidebar Info (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-info-12/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one-12/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [App Development (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-development-12/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one-11/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-18/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-16/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [New UI Kit (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/new-ui-kit-10/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-21/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [App Development (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-development-11/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-19/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-20/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-19/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Sidebar Info (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-info-11/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one-10/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [App Development (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-development-10/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one-9/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Sidebar Info (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-info-4/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Modern & Clean (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-clean-11/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-18/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-16/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-18/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-7/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-5/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-15/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [New UI Kit (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/new-ui-kit-5/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-13/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one-8/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Sidebar Info (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-info-10/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-17/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Modern & Clean (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-clean-10/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-17/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-15/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-17/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-16/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-14/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [New UI Kit (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/new-ui-kit-9/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-16/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [App Development (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-development-9/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one-7/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Sidebar Info (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-info-9/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Modern & Clean (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-clean-9/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-15/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-16/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-14/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-16/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-15/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-13/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [New UI Kit (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/new-ui-kit-8/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-14/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one-6/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Sidebar Info (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-info-8/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-12/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [New UI Kit (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/new-ui-kit-7/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Clean & Trendy Layout (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-trendy-layout-7/) - Trendy 100% width template with 2x gallery grid
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-12/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Modern & Clean (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-clean-8/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Clean Minimalism (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-minimalism-12/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Architecture & Interior (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-interior-2/) - Fullscreen showcase project page with contact form
- [Architecture Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-project-14/) - Minimalistic stylish template with gallery slider
- [Real Estate 03 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-03-9/) - Real estate & multi-purpose 100% width trendy template
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-14/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Video Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/video-project-11/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-15/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-13/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-15/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-14/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-12/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
- [Real Estate 03 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-03-7/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua.
- [Clean Minimalism (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-minimalism-11/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-10/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Clean & Trendy Layout (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-trendy-layout-6/) - Trendy 100% width template with 2x gallery grid
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-11/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-11/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-9/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [App Development (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-development-6/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Architecture Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-project-10/) - Minimalistic stylish template with gallery slider
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-10/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [video-project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/video-project-10/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-10/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-9/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-12/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-8/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [App Development (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-development-5-2/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [kraftig (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/kraftig/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Creative Mess (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-11/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [wrkflow (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-7/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [Fashion magazine (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/fashion-magazine/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [curious minds (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/curious-minds/)
- [Cupcake factory (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/cupcake-factory/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Architecture Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-project-9/) - Minimalistic stylish template with gallery slider
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-9/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Video Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/video-project-9/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-9/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-8/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-10/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-6-2/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [App Development (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-development-4-2/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-10/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Clean Minimalism (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-minimalism-10/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Modern & Clean (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-clean-6/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Property For Sale (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/property-for-sale-7/) - Flexible template for showcasing real estate & more
- [Modern Art Gallery (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-art-gallery-10/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Clean & Airy (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-airy-4/) - Suspendisse vestibulum quam nec magna tempus ultricies.
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- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one-5/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Awesome Vector Items (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/awesome-vector-items-6/) - Easily Enable Gallery Slider
- [Awesome Vector Items (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/awesome-vector-items-5/) - Easily Enable Gallery Slider
- [Awesome Vector Items (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/awesome-vector-items-4/) - Easily Enable Gallery Slider
- [Awesome Vector Items (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/awesome-vector-items-3/) - Easily Enable Gallery Slider
- [Awesome Vector Items (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/awesome-vector-items-2/) - Easily Enable Gallery Slider
- [Awesome Vector Items (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/awesome-vector-items/) - Easily Enable Gallery Slider
- [Property For Sale (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/property-for-sale-6/) - Flexible template for showcasing real estate & more
- [video-project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/video-project-7/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Property For Sale (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/property-for-sale-5/) - Flexible template for showcasing real estate & more
- [Modern Art Gallery (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-art-gallery-9/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Clean & Airy (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-airy-3/) - Suspendisse vestibulum quam nec magna tempus ultricies.
- [Fullwidth Property (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/fullwidth-property-2/) - Suspendisse vestibulum quam nec magna tempus ultricies.
- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one-3/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Clean Minimalism (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-minimalism-9/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Modern & Clean (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-clean-5/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Glamour Portraits (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/glamour-portraits-5/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-8/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Sidebar Info (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-info-6/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one-2/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-9/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-9/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [New UI Kit (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/new-ui-kit-4/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-8/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Sidebar Info (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-info-5/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Advertising & CI (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/advertising-ci-7/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Clean Minimalism (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-minimalism-8/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Modern Art Gallery (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-art-gallery-8/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Modern Art Gallery (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-art-gallery-7/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-7/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-8/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [video-project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/video-project-6/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Architecture Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-project-7/) - Minimalistic stylish template with gallery slider
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-5/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Real Estate 03 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-03-5/) - Real estate & multi-purpose 100% width trendy template
- [video-project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/video-project-4/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-7-2/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-6-2/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-8/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-5-2/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [App Development (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/app-development-3-2/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Top Furniture Design (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/top-furniture-design-4/) - Fullscreen showcase project page with contact form
- [100% Width Trendy (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/100-width-trendy-4/) - Trendy 100% width template with 2x gallery grid
- [Property For Sale (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/property-for-sale-4/) - Flexible template for showcasing real estate & more
- [Clean Minimalism (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-minimalism-7/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Advertising & CI (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/advertising-ci-6/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-5-2/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-7/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Architecture Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-project-6/) - Minimalistic stylish template with gallery slider
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-7/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Advertising & CI (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/advertising-ci-5/)
- [Minimalistic Showcase (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/minimalistic-showcase/)
- [Clean & Trendy Layout (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-trendy-layout-5-2/)
- [Sidebar & Gallery Grid (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-gallery-grid-3/)
- [Apartment Details (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/apartment-details-2/)
- [Luxury Villas (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/luxury-villas/)
- [Info Column (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/info-column/)
- [Real Estate 01 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-01/)
- [Advertising & CI (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/advertising-ci-4-2/)
- [New UI Kit (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/new-ui-kit-3/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Architecture & Interior (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-interior-5/) - Fullscreen showcase project page with contact form
- [Fullwidth Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/fullwidth-project-2/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [Real Estate 03 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-03-3-2/) - Real estate & multi-purpose 100% width trendy template
- [Modern & Clean (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-clean-3/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Luxury Furniture (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/luxury-furniture-2/) - Fullscreen showcase project page with contact form
- [Mockup Showcase (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/mockup-showcase-2/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Self-Hosted Video (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/self-hosted-video/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Fashion Shooting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/fashion-shooting/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Vimeo & Youtube Projects (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/vimeo-youtube-projects/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Vimeo & Youtube Projects (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/vimeo-youtube-projects-2/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Clean Mockup Showcase (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-mockup-showcase/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Interior Design (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/interior-design-4/) - Minimalistic stylish template with gallery slider
- [Fullscreen Showcase (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/fullscreen-showcase-7/) - Pellentesque venenatis nulla et magna dignissim, et rutrum dui blandit.
- [Clean & Trendy Layout (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-trendy-layout-2-2/) - Trendy 100% width template with 2x gallery grid
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-6/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-6-2/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Real Estate 03 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-03-2-2/) - Real estate & multi-purpose 100% width trendy template
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-4-2/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-3-2/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [Clean Minimalism (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-minimalism-6/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Advertising & CI (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/advertising-ci-3/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-4/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-6/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Architecture Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-project-4/) - Minimalistic stylish template with gallery slider
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-5/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-2-2/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [New UI Kit (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/new-ui-kit-2/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-4/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-3-2/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Modern Art Gallery (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-art-gallery-3/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-dark-2-2/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Modern Art Gallery (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-art-gallery-2/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Clean Minimalism (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/clean-minimalism-5-2/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Advertising & CI (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/advertising-ci-2-2/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-3-2/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-5/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Architecture Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-project-3-2/) - Minimalistic stylish template with gallery slider
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-3-2/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Branding & Cosulting (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/branding-cosulting-2-2/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Architecture Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/architecture-project-2-2/) - Minimalistic stylish template with gallery slider
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-02-2-2/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Photography Dark (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photographydark/) - Dark template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Advertising & CI (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/advertisingci/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Luxury Villas (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-gallery-grid-2/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Gallery Slider (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-gallery-grid/) - Flexible template for showcasing real estate & more
- [Trendy Style (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/trendy-style-3/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Top Furniture Design (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/top-furniture-design-3/) - Fullscreen showcase project page with contact form
- [Sidebar Info & 2x Grid (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/sidebar-info-2x/) - Trendy 100% width template with 2x gallery grid
- [Clean & Airy (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/project-real-estate/) - Suspendisse vestibulum quam nec magna tempus ultricies.
- [Real Estate 02 (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/real-estate-project/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-2-2/) - Sample page with grid gallery & project details
- [Futuristic One (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/futuristic-one/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Web Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/web-project-2-2/) - Creative portfolio page for creative brains
- [New UI Kit (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/new-ui-kit-project/) - Extended template for multi-purpose projects
- [Modern & Clean (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/modern-clean/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [Photography Light (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/photography-light-project/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Top Furniture Design (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/furniture-design/) - Fullscreen showcase project page with contact form
- [Modern & Clean (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/mockup-project-2/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [100% Width Trendy (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/100width-trendy/) - Trendy 100% width template with 2x gallery grid
- [Vimeo & Youtube Projects (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/vimeo-and-youtube-project/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Villa For Rent (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/villa-for-rent-2/) - Flexible template for showcasing real estate & more
- [Art Showcase (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/art-showcase/) - Elegant minimalistic project sample page
- [Self-Hosted Video Page (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/self-hosted-video-pages/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Sidebar & Gallery Grid (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/vimeo-youtube-projects-3/) - Elegant grid template with info sidebar
- [Youtube Projects (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/youtube-projects/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Justified Grid Gallery (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/justified-grid-gallery/) - Light template for stunning photography portfolio page
- [Advertising & CI (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/advertising-ci-4/) - Clean elegant portfolio page for multi-purpose
- [External Link (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/external-link/)
- [YouTube Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/youtube-project/) - Template for showcasing video projects
- [Vimeo Project (Demo)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/pf/vimeo-project/) - Template for showcasing video projects

## Events

- [Leeds Abbey Dash](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-abbey-dash-5/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-23/) - Autumn 5K series - best time to count.
- [Tadcaster 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/tadcaster-10-5/)
- [PECO XC Race 1](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-1-3/) - Middleton
- [Guy Fawkes 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/guy-fawkes-10-5/)
- [Autumn Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/autumn-handicap-6/) - 5K handicap race and 1 mile junior race
- [Autumn Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/autumn-grand-prix-parkrun-6/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-21/) - Autumn 5K series - best time to count.
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-22/) - Autumn 5K series - best time to count.
- [Kirkstall Abbey 7](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/kirkstall-abbey-7-2/) - Fell / Trail
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-20/) - Autumn 5K series - best time to count.
- [Pudsey 10k (Date not yet known)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/pudsey-10k-date-not-yet-known-3/) - Including junior race
- [Leeds Golden Mile](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-golden-mile-2/) - Best 1 mile time out of Summer Mile and Golden Mile to count towards Grand Prix Check link for confirmation of date
- [Late Summer Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/late-summer-grand-prix-parkrun/) - Parkrun
- [Summer Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/summer-handicap-5/) - TBC
- [Golden Acre Relay](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/golden-acre-relay-2/) - Date is estimate only - check link for confirmation
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-19/) - Autumn 5K series - best time to count.
- [Ilkley Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/ilkley-half-marathon-4/) - Tarmac road, mildly undulating apart from a short, steep hill at around two miles and another one at about 11 miles.
- [Danefield Relay](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/danefield-relay-6/) - Category - CS
- [Eccup 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/eccup-10-7/)
- [Hyde Park Summer Mile](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/hyde-park-summer-mile-3/) - Best 1 mile time out of Summer Mile and Golden Mile to count towards Grand Prix
- [Shadwell 10k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/shadwell-10k/) - Short
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-18/) - Spring 5K series - best time to count.
- [Summer Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/summer-grand-prix-parkrun-5/) - Chevin Forest
- [Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/wharfedale-trail-half-marathon-5/)
- [Otley 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/otley-10-6/)
- [Apperley Bridge Canter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/apperley-bridge-canter-4/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-17/) - Spring 5K series - best time to count.
- [Ilkley Trail Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/ilkley-trail-race-4/) - Category - CM
- [Leeds Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-marathon-5/)
- [Cookridge 10K](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/cookridge-10k-2/)
- [Leeds Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-half-marathon-7/)
- [London Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/london-marathon-7/)
- [Three Peaks Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/three-peaks-race-2/) - Long
- [Baildon Boundary Way](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/baildon-boundary-way-7/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-16/) - Spring 5K series - best time to count.
- [Spring Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-handicap-6/) - 5K handicap race and 1 mile junior race
- [Vale of York 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/vale-of-york-10-7/)
- [Guiseley Gallop](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/guiseley-gallop-5/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-15/) - Spring 5K series - best time to count.
- [Spen 20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spen-20-6/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix
- [Thirsk 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/thirsk-10-4/) - Medium
- [Trimpell 20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/trimpell-20-7/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix
- [Spring Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-grand-prix-parkrun-6/) - Parkrun
- [Spring Canal Canter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-canal-canter-6/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix 5K/10K/13.1/20/26.2/32 mile options.
- [PECO XC Race 5](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-5-6/) - Roundhay
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-14/) - Spring 5K series - best time to count.
- [PECO XC Race 4](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-4-5/) - Temple Newsam
- [Dewsbury 10k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/dewsbury-10k-7/)
- [PECO XC Race 3](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-3-3/) - West Park
- [Chevin Chase](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/chevin-chase-5/)
- [PECO XC Race 2](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-2-3/) - Pontefract
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-13/) - Autumn 5K race series - best time to count.
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-11/) - Autumn 5K race series - best time to count.
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-12/) - Autumn 5K race series - best time to count.
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-9/) - Autumn 5K race series - best time to count.
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-10/) - Autumn 5K race series - best time to count.
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-6/) - Spring 5K race series - best time to count.
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-7/) - Spring 5K race series - best time to count.
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-8/) - Spring 5K race series - best time to count.
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-4/) - Spring 5K race series - best time to count.
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-5/) - Spring 5K race series - best time to count.
- [Spring Canal Canter (Saturday)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-canal-canter-5/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix 5K/10K/13.1/20/26.2/32 mile options.
- [Spring Canal Canter (Sunday)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-canal-canter-sunday/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix 5K/10K/13.1/20/26.2/32 mile options.
- [Spen 20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spen-20-5/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix
- [Golden Acre Relay (Date not yet known)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/golden-acre-relay-date-not-yet-known-3/) - Date is estimate only - check link for confirmation
- [Eccup 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/eccup-10-6/) - Including junior race
- [Ilkley Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/ilkley-half-marathon-3/) - Tarmac road, mildly undulating apart from a short, steep hill at around two miles and another one at about 11 miles.
- [Hyde Park Summer Mile](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/hyde-park-summer-mile-2/) - Best 1 mile time out of Summer Mile and Golden Mile to count towards Grand Prix
- [Danefield Relay](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/danefield-relay-5/) - Category - CS
- [Otley 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/otley-10-5/)
- [Apperley Bridge Canter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/apperley-bridge-canter-3/)
- [Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/wharfedale-trail-half-marathon-4/)
- [Cookridge 10K](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/cookridge-10k/)
- [Ilkley Trail Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/ilkley-trail-race-2/) - Category - CM
- [Leeds Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-half-marathon-6/)
- [Leeds Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-marathon-4/)
- [London Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/london-marathon-6/)
- [Spring Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-handicap-5/) - Adults to meet 6:30 to get your starting time; clock will start 6:45. We will be running the summer route around Emmerdale.
- [3 Peaks Fell Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/3-peaks-fell-race-4/) - The Three Peaks Race traverses the famous Yorkshire Dales mountains of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough and is one of the oldest, most famous and best organised fell races in Britain.
- [Spring Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-grand-prix-parkrun-5/)
- [Guiseley Gallop](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/guiseley-gallop-4/)
- [Vale of York 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/vale-of-york-10-6/)
- [Baildon Boundary Way](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/baildon-boundary-way-6/)
- [Trimpell 20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/trimpell-20-6/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix
- [National Cross Country](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/national-cross-country-6/) - Senior women 8k 13.35, Senior men 12k 15.00
- [Winter Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/winter-grand-prix-parkrun-4/)
- [Dewsbury 10k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/dewsbury-10k-6/)
- [PECO XC Race 5](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-5-5/)
- [PECO XC Race 4](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-4-4/)
- [North of England Cross Country Championships](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/north-of-england-cross-country-championships-4/)
- [Yorkshire Cross Country Championships](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/yorkshire-cross-country-championships-4/)
- [Wetherby 10K](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/wetherby-10k-4/) - Race Start: 2pm Venue: Wetherby Race Course Wetherby 10K 2024 - RaceBest
- [Spring Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-handicap-4/) - Meet 6:30 to get your starting time; clock will start 6:45. An anti-clockwise loop of the Harewood permissive path starting and finishing by the black gates off Harrogate Road opposite Wyke Lane. The route is mainly off road and is likely to be muddy so trail shoes are recommended.
- [Hyde Park Summer Mile](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/hyde-park-summer-mile-date-not-yet-known-2/) - Best 1 mile time out of Summer Mile and Golden Mile to count towards Grand Prix
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-date-t-b-c-5/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-date-t-b-c-6/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-date-t-b-c-7/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-date-t-b-c-8/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-2/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-date-t-b-c-9/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-date-t-b-c-10/)
- [Apperley Bridge Canter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/apperley-bridge-canter-date-not-yet-known-2/)
- [Spring Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-grand-prix-parkrun-4/) - Roundhay parkrun
- [East Hull 20 (T.B.C)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/east-hull-20-4/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-date-t-b-c-4/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-date-t-b-c-3/)
- [3 Peaks Fell Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/3-peaks-fell-race-3/) - The Three Peaks Race traverses the famous Yorkshire Dales mountains of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough and is one of the oldest, most famous and best organised fell races in Britain.
- [Ilkley Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/ilkley-half-marathon-2/) - Tarmac road, mildly undulating apart from a short, steep hill at around two miles and another one at about 11 miles.
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-61/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-62/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-63/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-64/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-56/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-57/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-58/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-59/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-60/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-52/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-53/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-54/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-55/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-85/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-80/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-81/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-82/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-83/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-84/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-77/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-78/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-79/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-75/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-76/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Hill Session](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/hill-session-30/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Hill session. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/assume.star.having Session: 4 x 30s hills, 6 min tempo (top loop), 4 x 30s hills, 6 min tempo (top loop), 4 x 30s hills., Pace:10 mile - HM race pace for 6 min efforts.
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-73/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-74/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Track Session](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/track-session-30/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Track session. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/thick.lofts.runs Session: 6 x 1000m, Pace:Group 1– sub 20 min 5K runners. 3:20 to 4:00 for 1000m 5:30 cycle giving 1:30 to 2:10s recoveries. Group 2 – 20-25 min 5K runners. 4:00 to 4:45 for 1000m 6:15 cycle giving 1:30-2:15s
- [Interval Session (Short reps)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/interval-session-short-reps-15/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Mixed short interval session: repetitions of 2-6 minutes in duration, run at approximately 5K pace. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/composers.tribes.clips There will be a 2 mile warm up to High Ash Drive (https://what3words.com/known.value.danger), so if you go straight to High Ash Drive, please ensure you have
- [Interval Session (Long reps)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/interval-session-long-reps-16/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Mixed short interval session: repetitions of 2-6 minutes in duration, run at approximately 5K pace. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/composers.tribes.clips There will be a 2 mile warm up to High Ash Drive (https://what3words.com/known.value.danger), so if you go straight to High Ash Drive, please ensure you have
- [Interval Session (Long reps)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/interval-session-long-reps-15/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Mixed short interval session: repetitions of 2-6 minutes in duration, run at approximately 5K pace. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/composers.tribes.clips There will be a 2 mile warm up to High Ash Drive (https://what3words.com/known.value.danger), so if you go straight to High Ash Drive, please ensure you have
- [Track Session](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/track-session-29/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Track session. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/thick.lofts.runs Session: 5 x 1200m , Pace:Group 1– sub 20 min 5K runners 3:45 to 4:40 for 1200m. 6:20 cycle giving 1:40-2:35 recoveries. (19-20 mins 5K runners may choose group 2 if they would prefer longer recoveries). Group 2 –
- [Interval Session (Short reps)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/interval-session-short-reps-14/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Mixed short interval session: repetitions of 2-6 minutes in duration, run at approximately 5K pace. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/composers.tribes.clips There will be a 2 mile warm up to High Ash Drive (https://what3words.com/known.value.danger), so if you go straight to High Ash Drive, please ensure you have
- [Hill Session](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/hill-session-22-2/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Hill session. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/assume.star.having Session: 2 x 15 mins of Kenyan Hills, Pace:
- [Hill Session](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/hill-session-21-2/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Hill session. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/assume.star.having Session: 4 x 30s hills, 6 min tempo (top loop), 4 x 30s hills, 6 min tempo (top loop), 4 x 30s hills., Pace:10 mile - HM race pace for 6 min efforts.
- [Interval Session (Pyramid)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/interval-session-pyramid-6/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Mixed short interval session: repetitions of 2-6 minutes in duration, run at approximately 5K pace. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/composers.tribes.clips There will be a 2 mile warm up to High Ash Drive (https://what3words.com/known.value.danger), so if you go straight to High Ash Drive, please ensure you have
- [Interval Session (Long reps)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/interval-session-long-reps-14/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Mixed short interval session: repetitions of 2-6 minutes in duration, run at approximately 5K pace. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/composers.tribes.clips There will be a 2 mile warm up to High Ash Drive (https://what3words.com/known.value.danger), so if you go straight to High Ash Drive, please ensure you have
- [Track Session](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/track-session-28/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Track session. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/thick.lofts.runs Session: 8 x 800m , Pace:Group 1– sub 20 min 5K runners 2:30 to 3:05 for 800m. 4:30 cycle giving 1:25-2:00 recoveries. (19-20 mins 5K runners may choose group 2 if they would prefer longer recoveries). Group 2 –
- [Interval Session (Short reps)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/interval-session-short-reps-13/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Mixed short interval session: repetitions of 2-6 minutes in duration, run at approximately 5K pace. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/composers.tribes.clips There will be a 2 mile warm up to High Ash Drive (https://what3words.com/known.value.danger), so if you go straight to High Ash Drive, please ensure you have
- [PECO XC Race 1](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-1-2/)
- [Chevin Chase](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/chevin-chase-3/)
- [Tadcaster 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/tadcaster-10-4/)
- [Leeds Abbey Dash](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-abbey-dash-2/)
- [Guy Fawkes 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/guy-fawkes-10-3/)
- [Autumn Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/autumn-grand-prix-parkrun-5/) - Meet near the start at 8.50am. Breakfast in the café afterwards.
- [West Yorkshire Cross Country Race 1 (Date T.B.C.)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/west-yorkshire-cross-country-race-1-date-t-b-c-2/)
- [Vale of York Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/vale-of-york-half-marathon-5/)
- [Leeds Golden Mile (Date not yet known)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-golden-mile-date-not-yet-known-2/) - Best 1 mile time out of Summer Mile and Golden Mile to count towards Grand Prix Check link for confirmation of date
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-3/)
- [Autumn Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/autumn-handicap-5/) - To take place this month - look out for confirmation of date on Facebook or in the update email.
- [Summer Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/summer-grand-prix-parkrun-4/) - Look out for confirmation of date on Facebook or in the update email.
- [Golden Acre Relay (Date not yet known)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/golden-acre-relay-date-not-yet-known-2/) - Date is estimate only - check link for confirmation
- [Summer Handicap (Date T.B.C.)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/summer-handicap-date-t-b-c-2/)
- [Danefield Relay](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/danefield-relay-4/) - Category - CS
- [Eccup 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/eccup-10-5/) - Including junior race
- [Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/wharfedale-trail-half-marathon-3/)
- [Otley 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/otley-10-3/)
- [Ilkley Trail Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/ilkley-trail-race-3/) - Category - CM
- [Leeds Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-half-marathon-5/)
- [Leeds Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-marathon-3/)
- [London Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/london-marathon-5/)
- [Guiseley Gallop](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/guiseley-gallop-3/)
- [Vale of York 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/vale-of-york-10-5/)
- [Northern 12 & 6 Stage Road Relays](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/northern-12-6-stage-road-relays-3/) - Men's 12-stage and Women's 6-stage
- [Baildon Boundary Way](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/baildon-boundary-way-5/)
- [Spring Canal Canter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-canal-canter-4/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix 5K/10K/13.1/20/26.2/32 mile options.
- [Trimpell 20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/trimpell-20-5/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix
- [National Cross Country](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/national-cross-country-5/) - Senior women 8k 13.35, Senior men 12k 15.00
- [PECO XC Race 5](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-5-4/)
- [Spen 20](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spen-20-4/) - Best 20 mile time in March to count towards Grand Prix
- [Dewsbury 10k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/dewsbury-10k-5/)
- [Winter Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/winter-grand-prix-parkrun-3/)
- [PECO XC Race 4](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-4-3/)
- [North of England Cross Country Championships](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/north-of-england-cross-country-championships-3/)
- [Yorkshire Cross Country Championships](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/yorkshire-cross-country-championships-3/)
- [PECO XC Race 2](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-2-2/)
- [PECO XC Race 3](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/peco-xc-race-3-2/)
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-39/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Improvers Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/improvers-training-40/) - Check Spond for confirmation of this week's venue
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-61/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-62/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/juniors-training-60/) - Keep an eye on our junior news feed for updates: http://valleystriders.org.uk/new/category/juniors/
- [Track Session](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/track-session-25/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Track session. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/thick.lofts.runs Session: 6 x 1000m, Pace:Advanced Group 1– sub 20 min 5K runners. 6 x 1000m (in 3:20 to 4:00) on a 5:30 cycle giving 1:30 to 2:10 / 200m jog recoveries. Advanced Group 2 – 20-24 min 5K runners.
- [Interval Session (Long reps)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/interval-session-long-reps-11/) - Open to all runners faster than 30 minutes for 5km. Long interval session: repetitions of 6-10 minutes in duration, run at 10K-10 mile pace. Meeting point - https://what3words.com/safely.bottle.powers Session: 3, 5, 7, 5, 3 mins with 90s recovery., Pace:Approximately 5K - 10K race pace depending on length of effort.
- [3 Peaks Fell Race](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/3-peaks-fell-race/) - The Three Peaks Race traverses the famous Yorkshire Dales mountains of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough and is one of the oldest, most famous and best organised fell races in Britain. First run in 1954, the Race covers 37.4 kilometres with 1608 metres of ascent and descent over the most rugged and spectacular countryside in the
- [Danefield Relay](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/danefield-relay-date-t-b-c/) - Category - CS
- [Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/wharfedale-trail-half-marathon-date-t-b-c/)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-winter-series-date-t-b-c-3/) - 7:15pm - B Race (22:30 +)8:00pm - A Race (sub 22:30)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-winter-series-date-t-b-c-4/) - 7:15pm - B Race (22:30 +)8:00pm - A Race (sub 22:30)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-winter-series-relays-and-10k-race-date-t-b-c/) - 7:15pm - B Race (22:30 +)8:00pm - A Race (sub 22:30)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-summer-series-date-t-b-c/) - 7:15pm - B Race (22:30 +)8:00pm - A Race (sub 22:30)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-summer-series-date-t-b-c-2/) - 7:15pm - B Race (22:30 +)8:00pm - A Race (sub 22:30)
- [Even Splits Leeds 5k](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/even-splits-leeds-5k-summer-series-date-t-b-c-3/) - 7:15pm - B Race (22:30 +)8:00pm - A Race (sub 22:30)
- [Golden Acre Relay](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/golden-acre-relay-date-t-b-c/) - 3 x 2.75 mile relay. Men's, women's, mixed, vets and junior categories, plus separate junior races. Golden Acre Relay 2023 - RaceBest
- [Otley 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/otley-10-date-t-b-c/)
- [Autumn Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/autumn-handicap-4/) - To take place this month - look out for confirmation of date on Facebook or in the update email.
- [Summer Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/summer-handicap-4/)
- [Spring Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-handicap-3/) - Adults to meet 6:30 to get your starting time; clock will start 6:45. We will be running the summer route around Emmerdale.
- [Ilkley Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/ilkley-half-marathon/)
- [Autumn Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/autumn-grand-prix-parkrun-4/) - Meet near the start at 8.50am. Breakfast in the café afterwards.
- [Vale of York Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/vale-of-york-half-marathon-3/)
- [Leeds Golden Mile (Date T.B.C)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-golden-mile-date-t-b-c/) - Best 1 mile time out of Summer Mile and Golden Mile to count towards Grand Prix Check link for confirmation of date
- [Summer Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/summer-grand-prix-parkrun-3/) - Look out for confirmation of date on Facebook or in the update email.
- [Hyde Park Summer Mile (Date T.B.C)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/hyde-park-summer-mile-date-t-b-c/) - Best 1 mile time out of Summer Mile and Golden Mile to count towards Grand Prix
- [Eccup 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/eccup-10-4/) - Including junior race
- [Ilkley Trail Race (Date T.B.C)](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/ilkley-trail-race-date-t-b-c/) - Category - CM
- [Apperley Bridge Canter](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/apperley-bridge-canter-2/)
- [Leeds Half Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-half-marathon-2/)
- [Leeds Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/leeds-marathon/)
- [London Marathon](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/london-marathon-2/)
- [Spring Grand Prix parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/spring-grand-prix-parkrun-3/)
- [Vale of York 10](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/event/vale-of-york-10-3/)

## Categories

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- [Social](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/category/social/)
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- [Announcements](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/category/announcements/)
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## Tags

- [Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/tag/handicap/)
- [parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/tag/parkrun/)
- [Team Events](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/tag/team-events/)
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- [Fell Championship](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/tag/fell-championship/)
- [Meanwood Valley Trail](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/tag/meanwood-valley-trail/)
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- [Fell Running](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/tag/fell-running/)
- [Junior Survey](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/tag/junior-survey/)
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## Event Categories

- [Road Running](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/road-running/) - Road Running
- [Track](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/track/) - Track
- [Fell Running](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/fell-running/) - Fell Running
- [Trail Running](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/trail-running/) - Trail Running
- [Cross Country](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/cross-country/) - Cross Country
- [Date TBC](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/date-tbc/) - At the time of writing, these events’ dates have not been confirmed.
- [Handicap](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/handicap/) - Club Handicap Races
- [Grand Prix](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/grand-prix/) - Grand Prix
- [Team Events](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/team-events/) - Team Events
- [parkrun](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/parkrun/) - parkrun
- [Social](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/social/) - Social
- [Fell Championship](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/fell-championship/) - Fell Championship
- [Relay](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/relay/) - Relays
- [Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/training/) - Training
- [Club Event](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/club-event/) - Events organised by Valley Striders
- [Advanced](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/training/advanced/) - Advanced Group – under 24 minutes for 5km
- [Intermediates](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/training/intermediates/) - Intermediates Group – 24-30 minutes for 5km
- [Beginners & Improvers](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/training/beginners-improvers/) - Beginners & Improvers Groups – 30 minutes + for 5km
- [Juniors Training](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/training/juniors-training/) - Juniors Training
- [GP[short]](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/grand-prix/gpshort/) - Grand Prix – Short Category
- [GP[medium]](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/grand-prix/gpmedium/) - Grand Prix – Medium Category
- [GP[long]](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/grand-prix/gplong/) - Grand Prix – Long Category
- [GP[FT]](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/grand-prix/gpft/) - Grand Prix – Fell and Trail Category
- [Juniors](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/juniors/)
- [Track and Field](https://www.valleystriders.org.uk/latest-events/category/track-and-field/)