Manawatū Striders welcomes you to join our club 

We love running and walking. Our aim is to encourage and facilitate active participation in running and walking in the Manawatū. Join us as a Club Member and discover the positive impact of training alongside others and being part of a great community.

Club Runs and Walks:

• Tuesday Night - Walkers at 6.00pm, Runners at 6.15pm. Ongley Park - Park Road (by YMCA).

• Sunday Morning Club Run and Walk, 8am. Typically a longer run or walk, with a range of paces and options to shorten the distance if you want or need. Starts from Manawatu Striders Club Rooms (in the carpark behind the Esplanade cafe).

Our membership year runs from 1 April to 31 March and as part of your membership with us you will also be affiliated with Athletics New Zealand. Click here to check out the benefits you can access with Athletics New Zealand. 

Membership includes: 50% off all our Manawatu Striders events and the chance to be part of other team events during the year.

The club has a range of different membership option to suit everyone.

$73 - Social membership. This is ideal for most members and includes all our weekly club training

$107 - Competitive membership. Great if you wish to compete for Regional and National Championships

If you’re already a member of an Athletics NZ affiliated club, you can join under a ‘second club’ membership as a Club Volunteer: $30

If you're not sure on what membership will best suit you, get in touch with us and we can help you decide: info@manawatustriders.org.nz

2026/27 Registration is now open