Membership changes for 2025
Increasing costs have lead us to the difficult decison to increase our membership fees for the first time since 2015. Our new fee structure is:
- Family Membershp: $35
- Individual Membership: $25
- Student Membership: $15
We have also changed from a calendar year membership to a 12 month membership period that starts the month you join. You also have the option to auto-renew, so you won't have to remember when you joined.
Membership Campaign
If you join or renew your membership by January 10, 2025, you will be eligible for a "2025 Members Only" drawing at the Awards Banquet. The prize will be a free race entry to any of the Waco Striders hosted races in 2025 to two lucky winners. You do not have to be present at the banquet to win.
Waco Striders Awards Banquet
The Waco Striders Running Club annual awards banquet will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025. You can purchase tickets now for $25.00 each.
The Roaring 20's is the theme for this year's banquet. The Casino is returning again for you to test your gambling skills. There will also be a 360 photo booth.
Location
The Palladium
729 Austin Ave.
Waco, TX
Doors open at 5:00 pm
You can buy your tickets during your membership registration or click the button below if you have already joined the club for 2025.
Membership
The Waco Striders Running Club is always on the lookout for new members—especially those who can run faster than a squirrel on espresso! We welcome runners and walkers of all fitness levels, whether you’re training for a marathon, a 5K, or just trying to outrun your couch. Join us for some fun and camaraderie as we hit the pavement (or the trails, or whatever surface we can find).
Member Benefits
- Weekly Group Runs: Access to supported runs with amenities such as water and ice.
- Training Programs: Participation in structured programs, including Half Marathon Training and a Monthly Mileage Tracker.
- Social Events: Enjoy 2-3 picnics and an Awards Banquet throughout the year. Yes, there will be food. And awards! Who doesn’t want a trophy for “Best Snack Eater”?
- Liability Insurance: Coverage through the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA)- because sometimes running can feel like an extreme sport!
- Discounts: Receive a 10% discount on running shoes and apparel at Waco Running Company. Your feet will thank you, and your wallet will too!
So, if you want to stay in the loop with the wild world of running in Waco (and maybe make some questionable life choices along the way), join us today!
Membership Levels
Run with us
Every Monday
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Woodway Park Road 2, Woodway, TX
Distance: 3 Miles
Every Wednesday
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Redwood Shelter in Cameron Park, Waco, TX
Distance: 3 Miles
Saturday Group Runs
Our group run Saturday November 16th will meet 7:00am at the Redwood Shelter located in Cameron Park. Our road route is a 4-mile or 7- mile route- both routes are out and back starting and finishing at the Redwood Shelter. Cowtown half distance is 7 miles. Some will be running trails.
Have a great run!!
7 Mile Route RWS
Start RWS
Out UV Parks
TA I 35
Back to RWS
Finish 4mi
Lt Cameron Park Dr
Rt Brazos Bosque Dr
TA at River
Back to RWS
Finish 7 Miles
Drop-ins are welcome to run with us at any of our Group Runs.
If you run with us regularly, you are encouraged to join the Waco Striders Running Club so that you will be covered under our Liability Insurance as a member club of the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA).
Runners Safety.
Please review the rules by which we run, both as a group and an individual runner. The emphasis is on Safety, Courtesy and Fun.
