Mission

Sandhills Striders seeks to promote running and create a vibrant running community in Moore County and surrounding areas.

We are a non-profit running club founded in March 2007 with assistance from the FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness.  

From beginner runners/walkers to elite, competitive athletes, the club is open to individuals of all ages and abilities. Whether you are running for fun, friendship, fitness or finishing times, Sandhills Striders is a club for you. The club coordinates group runs, along with social, educational and service events. Volunteers are also being recruited to assist with club leadership, communications, events and activity coordination. Members are looking forward to meeting anyone interested in running and would love to hear ideas and suggestions for club development.

General Membership Club Meeting

Club meets every month on the first Thursday at the FirstHealth Center for Health & Fitness-Pinehurst, First Floor Conference Room from 7:00 to 8:00 PM immediately following the Pinehurst Triathlon Club Meeting.

Annual Club Dues

Individual - $25, Dues includes one performance wear Strider t-shirt.

Family - $30, Dues includes one performance wear Strider t-shirt, additional t-shirts $12 each.

Youth - $15, Dues includes one performance wear Strider t-shirt.

Club members can also purchase Strider hats for $10 as well as additional t-shirts for $12.00.

Membership is January through December of each calendar year.  Renewals receive auto window decal.

For Application, click here.

Benefits

Discounts – As a Sandhills Strider, you will receive discounts at local running and biking stores as well as First Health Fitness Center

Summer Picnic –  all members invited to come to a summer picnic to be held at Reservoir Park

Monthly Meetings – the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM the club meets to discuss club business or to listen to guest speaker of interest to runners

Race Info – Notice of area races and events as well as race results posted on the website

Holiday Party – All members invited to a Holiday party at the end of year with various awards 

Committees

Communication Committee:  Committee members assist with membership recruitment and club activity promotion, including the development of press releases, flyers, community calendar postings and updates on the Striders website and Yahoo! Group Page.

To volunteer to assist with Communication Committee activities, please contact Donna Maguire at: gottarun100@gmail.com.

Events Committee:  Committee members assist with the development and implementation of club group runs, fun runs, local races, educational, community service and social events.

To volunteer to assist with Events Committee, please contact Donna Raye at:  donnaraye@connectnc.net.