Join Us

Welcome to Lytchett Manor Striders Running Club. We are based in and around the village of Lytchett Minster, near Poole, with training runs from Lytchett Minster School, Sandbanks and Lytchett Rec, as well as other informal runs in the local area.

If you are thinking about joining us but are wanting to know more, come meet us with no obligation at one of our regular training runs, where you can meet our friendly members and enjoy a few runs before committing to a membership.

We have qualified run coaches and a large number of qualified run leaders who can help you enjoy and progress your running, no matter your level. Our membership runs from March, but you can join us at any point in the year.

Are you an existing member simply wanting to renew? Please use the renewal form here.

What you’ll get

  • Regular weekly training runs, led by our qualified coaching team

  • Support and encouragement from like minded people in a friendly and supportive team atmosphere

  • Bespoke training plans from our qualified coaches - training for a marathon or a half? - Let us help you get there

  • Regular organised social events, including pub quizzes and post run rehydration in the pub

  • Access to our members only Facebook Group allowing you to get help from our members, organise lifts, meetups, and get inspiration from others

  • Discounts on sports shoes and running nutrition.

  • Monthly club championship races. Test yourself by competing against other Striders once a month in orgnised races. Age group category winners are recognised and rewarded at the Club’s Annual awards evening

Club Membership

Membership runs from 1st March 2024 to 28th February 2025 - but you can join us at any point in the year.

Full Member – £35

Lytchett Manor Striders is an England Athletics affiliated running club. Standard membership includes affiliation with England Athletics, providing you with discounted entry to various road and trail running events, together with a host of other benefits and discounts. Find out more about being an England Athletics Affiliated member.

Second claim / Social membership – £20

Second claim or social membership is available for runners who are wanting to join us for runs and social events without competing at races for the club, or for runners who are already affiliated with another running club, but wish to be associated with us.

Notes:

As with most running clubs, we ask that members refrain from entering our advertised races, such as the Lytchett 10 - and instead help us through volunteering at these events to deliver an amazing experience for the local running community.

Payment:

Once you have submitted your membership form (further down), please pay by bank transfer using the details shown after the form.

Membership Form

Complete the form below and then use the payment details listed above to complete your membership. Once we have received your membership, one of our team will be in contact to warmly welcome you and discuss the next steps. 

Payment:

Once you have submitted your membership form, please pay by bank transfer using the details below:

  • Reference: Use name and state “membership” please.
    Bank Account: 13921417
    Sort Code: 20-68-79
    Account Name: Lytchett Manor Striders

Club Kit

Details on club kit can be found here.