Manawatu Striders

03/06/2026

It's Global Running Day!
We always love those event vibes... and appreciate your local support. See you out running soon and 'Save the Date' for our next event: Sunday 4th October 2026 💚

01/06/2026

Running is better with company! Join our crew:

We are:
- Runners of every pace and ability &
- Friendly and welcoming

Tuesday 2nd June:
✨ Meet from 6pm - YMCA carpark: Park Road
💚 Be ready to run at 6.15pm
🔦 20 mins out, 20 mins back - Running towards Turitea Pā on the Linton Trail in
🧘‍♀️ Cool down stretches to finish

You are so welcome to join us.

25/05/2026

Tonight’s ‘Run Club’ training!
You are invited to join us for a great training session that includes hill repeats. The perfect run for all fitness levels and every pace runner.

🚗 Meet from 6pm - YMCA carpark - Park Road
🏃‍♂️ Be ready to run at 6.15pm (45min session)
🔦 Headlight recommended
💚 Bring a friend

You are welcome to join us!

23/05/2026

We love the way our local events bring our community together! 🩷☀️

21/05/2026

We love seeing our community being active ✨🩷
Let’s make Palmy glow…

✨ Don’t forget! Palmy’s first-ever Glow Walk is happening this Friday! =

📅 Friday 22 May
⏰ 6:00 – 8:00PM
📍 He Ara Kotahi Bridge → Fitzherbert Bridge & back

Grab your whānau, throw on your brightest gear, and help us light up the river pathway 🌟
- Walk across the glowing He Ara Kotahi Bridge
- Pick up glow sticks from the Sport Manawatū team
- Enjoy a fun, family-friendly walk
- Spot prizes for the best glow outfits!

All ages welcome – the more the brighter! Let’s come together and make Palmy shine 🌟

(Weather not playing ball? We’ll roll it over to 29 May)

19/05/2026

We have the best Palmy weather for tonight’s run! ☀️❄️✨🔦
‘Time Trials’ are back tonight: Tuesday 19th May

It’s the coolest chance to run as fast as you feel like going!!!
5.5km or 7.5km courses:

🔥Sprint it
✨Run it
💪Jog it
💛Enjoy a chatty stroll!

You choose the pace! We bring the stop watch and great friendly vibes.

All the little details:
⏰ Meet from 6pm, Run at 6.15pm
Striders Club Rooms by Manawaroa Park
🚗 Car parking is available behind the Esplanade Cafe

Bring a friend and run with us… (or feel free to walk too). Headlight recommended!

17/05/2026

Join us for a night run! ✨🔦🍃
Tuesday ‘Time Trials’ are back this week!

It’s the coolest chance to run as fast as you feel like going!!!
On the 3rd Tuesday of every month, over Winter, join us for our free Time Trials.
5.5km or 7.5km courses:

🔥Sprint it
✨Run it
💪Jog it
💛Enjoy a chatty stroll!

You choose the pace! We bring the stop watch and great friendly vibes.

All the little details:
Tuesday 19th May
⏰ Meet from 6pm, Run at 6.15pm
Striders Club Rooms by Manawaroa Park
🚗 Car parking is available behind the Esplanade Cafe

Bring a friend and Run with us

15/05/2026

That feeling of ticking off that goal! ✅
And the happiness when all the training pays off too!

15/05/2026

The Race photos continue! Keep tagging those friends and celebrating all the achievements last weekend!

15/05/2026

And the happy moments continue!!! 🙏
So many photos capturing that energy and determination on Race day. We appreciate all the support of our local event! 💚