The Blacksburg Striders running club, located in Blacksburg, Virginia, began in 1980 as the Virginia Tech Striders. Though the name has changed, our purpose remains the same: To provide community involvement and a source of camaraderie for local runners to enjoy group events, races, social activities and community service in the context of our sport. Follow the links above to learn about our races and other activities.

Volunteers serving as officers of the club organize meetings & clinics, fun runs, social events, and special events throughout the year. Opportunities are always available for members willing to volunteer as race directors, to assist race directors, and for general administrative duties related to club activities. Members receive discounts from local athletic stores, reduced entrance fees to club-organized races. Annual membership dues are $10 per person or $14 for a family. | Striders membership application.

Contact information

• James DeMarco, President
• Arthur Snoke, Vice President
• Ingrid Burbey, Secretary
• Beth Howell, Treasurer
• A. Snoke, E-mail List and Web Page

Other sites of possible interest

• fully interactive trail map for Pandapas Pond
• Champs Running Club
• The Running Club at Virginia Tech
• Runabout Sports (Blacksburg VA)
• Road Runners Club of America
• Running Journal
• The Running Page
• Star City Striders
• Southern West Virginia Road Runners Club
• DC Road Runners Club
• Peninsula Track Club
• Wythe Striders
• Mid-Atlantic dead runners society