Knaresborough Striders

13/10/2025

It might have been a couple of weeks ago, but I still think it is worth mentioning how much fun I had at the Crag Rats 5 Mile race in Knaresborough.

Being more "at home" on the roads, I wanted to test myself a little bit, with the mixture of hard pavements and trails really spicing things up and changing my pace, cadence and effort throughout the run. The famous (and seemingly endless) steps at mile 4 was a proper send off to the hard climbs in the run, that finished with half a mile of road running towards the cricket ground where it all started and a lap of the cricket pitch to the finish line.

Is it a fast race? nope. Is it a thoroughly enjoyable one? Oh yes indeed! With downhill moments that lull you into a false sense of security, allowing you to have a bit of banter and a chat with fellow runners around me, to imperceptible, but long spells of incline that have the lungs really blowing.

I thoroughly enjoyed this race and I will be looking forward to September next year where I can do it all again.

- Andy

(Picture of me and George - My big boss!)

Knaresborough Striders Knaresborough Crag Rat Run

10/10/2025

Thanks to everyone who donated at the Knaresborough Crag Rat Run 💙💛

A big thank you from all at Knaresborough Striders and from Dementia Forward who have said "Please pass on our thanks to all those involved in raising the money, it is such a fabulous amount and will go a long way to supporting people living with dementia in the local area."

18/09/2025

A 5 mile mixed terrain run around the southern fringes of Knaresborough encircling the River Nidd

19/08/2025

Our annual community event, The Knaresborough Crag Rat Run takes place on Sunday 28th September at 11am.

This year our cake sale proceeds will go to Dementia Forward.

Secure your place via the Race Best link below and enjoy a mixed-terrain, 5 mile run followed by tea, cakes and spot prizes with your friends and family.

Thanks to our supporters Switalskis Solicitors and Yorkshire Tea

A 5 mile mixed terrain run around the southern fringes of Knaresborough encircling the River Nidd

21/07/2025

⛰️ Our intrepid Stirders braving the elements on Saturday for the Ingleborough Mountain Race.

05/07/2025

This year money raised from our teas, coffees and cake sale at Knaresborough Crag Rat Run will be donated to Dementia Forward.

Enter here ➡️ https://knaresborough-striders.co.uk/events/knaresborough-crag-rat-run-2025/

22/03/2025

Smiling Striders at We Need To Talk About Chevin fell race today. Thanks Great Owl Running for a top event. 💙💛

21/02/2025

💡 Did you know you can support Knaresborough Striders by entering the Local Lotto for Harrogate District?

⭐️ We are part of the Local Lotto, where 60% of the ticket price goes to good causes (including us!) and every ticket has a 1 in 50 chance of winning a prize every week!

Here's our referral code:

THE LOCAL LOTTO for the Harrogate District - a fun and easy way to support good causes in Harrogate District!

01/01/2025

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

🔔 New year membership offer - you can now join Striders for £10 until 31st March.

⭐️ Get in touch by email: [email protected]

⭐️ Come along to one of our Tuesday or Thursday club nights from 7th January at Knaresborough Cricket Club

⭐️ Or visit our website to join: https://knaresborough-striders.co.uk/join/