CLUB HISTORY
'Out of small acorns, large Oak trees grow' is a term most applicable to the development of Gainsborough & Morton Striders.
On Tuesday 19th July 1983, the Club's first committee was formed wand the Club's first official committee meeting was held on Tuesday 26th July 1983 at the Ship Inn, Morton, Gainsborough.
At this stage, the average club night attracted more fun-runners and keep-fit followers, but increasingly the number of serious athletes (and road runners) joined until we regularly had a dozen members training for the Gainsborough Marathon.
The Club's first athletic championships had very humble beginnings. It was called the 'Morton Striders Open Invitation Race Meeting' and was held on Sunday 9th October 1983, again, on Morton Playing field.
WHO'S WHO?
Striders 2025-26 Key Personnel
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Committee:
Craig Williamson - Chairman
Simon Blacknell - Treasurer
Ian Haldenby - Secretary
Charles Anyan - Captain
Sandra Picksley - Captain
Vikki Hearn - Social Secretary
Rachel Haldenby - Lead Safeguarding Officer
Sallie Joseph - Kit Manager / Social Media Officer
Run Leaders:
Craig Williamson
Glenn Peniston
Rachel Haldenby
Ian Haldenby
Lucy Fern
Charles Anyan
Tory Cliffe
Vikki Hearn
Karen Pearman
Martin Ritson
Sandra Picklsey
Wendy Walmsley
Rachel Tatton--Kelly
CLUB RECORDS
Club Records:
Our runners have acheived some incredible times over the years, here are the current club records covering all ages, sex and distances through our history
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