Marlow Striders Summer 5K Series 2025/2026

As a friendly reminder to our established members and an introduction to new ones, Marlow Striders are excited to participate in the Thames Valley 5K series alongside other local running clubs. These informal, friendly, and exclusive races are available only to club members and their guests*, followed by a refreshing social gathering at each venue.

Click here for full series details.

For each races specific instructions - please click the club concerned below (links will be updated nearer to each race as they are received from respoective club reps)

Click here to view results per race (usually updated within 24hrs after each race).

Dates for the Diary (All Tuesdays, 7:30pm start – confirmed dates)

• 13 May – Wargrave & Twyford
• 27 May – Burnham Joggers
• 3 June – Maidenhead AC
• 24 June – Handy Cross Runners
• 8 July – Marlow Striders (hosting – volunteers needed! Sign up here)
• 15 July – Datchet Dashers
• 22 July - Hazlemere Runners

Multi terrain run in Hughenden, Disraeli monument, then drop down to visit my parents ‘Unusual Secret garden’ ( a pit stop ) -Fundraising for our 2 yr old relative that received life saving surgery… Donations gratefully received ( optional) 
Then run back through hughenden park! 
3 miles

Meeting at Hughenden church (St Michael’s & all angels) HP14 4LA 
6.30pm

Join us for a trail run/walk of up to 10km from The Lockdown Lodge  at a social pace to suit the group's abilities from 6.30pm onwards. We will finish our run with drinks afterwards - please bring money and an extra top to change in to. Live music by a duo called Undisguised will be doing an evening of ABBA following our runs. Post code for car parking  is RG9 3DB

Alternate travel/parking for Lockdown Lodge Social Runs. Parking at Mill End Car Park, Skirmett Rd, RG9 6TL - cost £1 per hour through Just Park. 
Buses from Pound Lane/Henley Rd bus stop - 850 towards Reading at 17:41 and 17:56 to Mill End - cost £3.00 flat fare single. For both car park and footpath take public footpath alongside Hambledon Marina entrance then across the weir structure and the Lock, turn right once over the lock and go towards Henley to the lockdown lodge (8 mins from bus stop). Other alternative is to park at/nearby the Flowerpot and walk/run to Lockdown Lodge.

Stonor Sunflowers Run with Timea

Meet at 9am in the Barn Cafe 'car park' in Turville Heath for a 10 mile trail adventure. Starting from Stonor Estate, we will make our way to the ruins of Bix Church and Warbourg Nature Reserve. We will have a 15 min stop at Stonor Farm to visit their huge sunflower field! We will finish our outing with brunch at the medieval Barn Cafe. Car park location map will be provided nearer the time (it's a short walk from the cafe, what3words code :monkeys.daffodils.shopping).

Please confirm your attendance a week prior to the event as I will need to book table(s).

Please join us for a social run followed by a lovely bbq at Blanche’s - thank you so much to Blanche for offering to host us all again!!

We will meet at Blanche’s at 18:30 - address is Conkers, Wendover Road, Bourne End, SL8 5NT. There is plenty of parking on Wendover Road.

If you intend to stay for the BBQ afterwards then YOU WILL NEED TO SIGN UP so that Blanche knows how many to cater for. Please indicate when you sign up if you would like a meat or veggie option and let Blanche know if you have any allergies. The cost is £7.50 per person, please transfer this directly to the Striders bank account.

The sunshine is booked and of course food will be provided but please bring your own drinks, glasses and picnic blankets!

Look forward to seeing everyone!

Club Championship Event

Sun, 17th August '25 - 09:15am: Burnham Beeches Half Marathon and 10k (both races will count towards club championship points)
- See our Club Events page for race and entries website

Join us for a trail run of up to 10km at a social pace to suit the group's abilities from 6.30pm onwards. We will finish our run with drinks afterwards - please bring money and an extra top. Post code for car parking will be confirmed nearer the time, please keep an eye out for more information in the Marlow Striders WhatsApp groups!

Join us for a trail run of up to 10km at a social pace to suit the group's abilities from 6.30pm onwards. We will finish our run with drinks afterwards - please bring money and an extra top. Post code for car parking will be confirmed nearer the time, please keep an eye out for more information in the Marlow Striders WhatsApp groups!

Striders parkrun on Tour dates -

• 30th August - Somerdale Pavilion parkrun
  - The famous “Curly Wurly” parkrun between Bath and Bristol

• 20th September - Arran Island parkrun
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Do you have a milestone coming up or ideas for future parkrun adventures? Please reach out to Hannah Smith with your milestones, suggestions, or any other parkrun-related plans.

Club Championship Event

Sun, 7th September '25 - 10:00am: Bradenham Blast 10km is a club championship race (also available 5km & Half Marathon - new for 2025 - are not club races)
- See our Club Events page for race and entries website

Social Event

Sun 7th September '25 - starting 09:30am: Bacchus Wine Half Marathon and 10k at Denbies Vineyard - a fun social event, although not part of the club championship
- See our Club Events page for race and entries website

Club Championship event

A scenic multi-terrain course, taking in the stunning surroundings of the Chiltern hills, starting and finishing at the spectacular setting of Amersham Cricket Club at Shardeloes, HP7 0RL. 

Hosted by Chiltern Harriers.

£17.00 UKA affiliated, or £19.00 unaffiliated

Use the code ShardeloesEB by 13 July to claim your 15% Earlybird discount!

https://www.chilternharriers.com/shardeloes-10k.html

Club Championship event

Black Park Parkrun 5k

Black Park Country Park

Please car share if possible as parking can work out quite expensive.

Black Park is clearly signposted from the A412 between Slough and Iver Heath. It is approximately 4 miles from M40 Junction 1, 5 miles from M4 Junction 5.
For satnavs the nearest postcode is SL3 6DS. Follow the signs from here for the public car park.

Parking: Black Park has a 2 hour car parking charge of £3.10 if the ticket is purchased before 9am (£4.20 after 9am). If you are staying beyond 2 hours please purchase an appropriate ticket on arrival. The ticket machines will take cash or contactless payment cards, and require entry of your vehicle registration. Alternatively, payment can be made via the RingGo app using code 21920.
Please note that there are regular enforcement patrols.

Marlow Striders hosting the Summer 5km series on Tuesday, 8th July 2025 -

Please select relevant options below to confirm -

1. your attendance as a volunteer and
2. what food contributions you're able to bring (2 or more would be ideal)

A few points to note about the food -

• We have a reputation to uphold of providing the best post-run buffet.
• Please label any gluten free, vegetarian, vegan foods - there will be separate tables for these.
• Please bring sandwiches & cakes into pre cut-up "portion sizes" - to make it easy to distribute the food (we have had whole cakes arriving in the past).
• *1 loaf = either 1 loaf of bread (sliced into quarters) or 6 x bagels (sliced into halves) or 12 x baps (sliced into halves)
• Please do not bring sandwiches with much salad in or items with chocolate coating, as they are messy if the weather is hot.
• Multi-pack crisps are better than large packets.
• Any tins, boxes, plates, and anything people want back - please put a label on so we can return it to you afterwards.

Race location: Hurley Meadow, accessed from Hurley Village, SL6 5NB (there will be signs on arrival)

Race Date & time: Tuesday, 8th July - run start time 7.30pm

Course: A map of the course is available here.

Tasks Requiring Assistance:

1. Course Set Up: this will be done by a few individuals during the afternoon. However if anyone would like to come down and assist, feel free to turn up at the Meadow from about 4.00pm onwards. 
2. Food contributions: See above
3. Marshalling: We need marshals stationed at strategic points along the course. Antony Bourne will be in charge of marshalling. Please arrive between 18:00 and 18:30 to allow time to be allocated your marshalling point and to get into position. Please make sure your stay at your post wearing your high-viz tabard (which will be provided) until the tail runner has passed (which for certain positions will be for the second time, as it's a figure of eight course)
4. Car Parking: Several volunteers are needed to direct runners to the parking area from Hurley High Street. Your availability would be required from 17:45 as the first runners tend to arrive from 18:00.
5. Other Tasks: Additional tasks include course set up, monitoring the water table, overseeing the food stations, timekeeping, and assisting at the finish funnel.
6. Post-Run clean Up: After the race, it's important that we leave the Meadow as we found it. Everyone is requested to assist with the clean-up process, including taking down gazebos, collecting signs, and removing any waste. Please consider taking a black waste bag with you for disposal, as there are no bins on the Meadow.

Please remember that we don't run our own 5k race ourselves, but rather rely on the support of all club members to volunteer and make it a success. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification. We look forward to seeing you all on Tuesday afternoon/evening for a successful and enjoyable race!

Stride On!