All area runners and walkers are welcome and encouraged to join the Riverbend Striders. The purpose of this organization is to promote health & fitness through running and walking. The Riverbend Striders serve the running/walking community by providing a year-round schedule of events, either through club managed races or by providing assistance to area race directors for non-club managed events. Our goal is to provide information, competitive events and camaraderie for those in our community who are fitness-minded and enjoy the physical and psychological benefits of exercise through running or walking.
Riverbend Strider members enjoy several benefits:
* Discounts of $2.00 on early registration for at least six club managed races held throughout the year.
* A 10% discount on regular priced items at Bauman's Running & Walking Shop in Flint
* Training runs/walks on Wednesday evenings at the Downtown Flint YMCA
* Membership in the Road Runners Club of America
* E-Newsletters, race applications, race results, area running information, and special announcements
* Club social gatherings
* Volunteering opportunities for at least one race during the 2026 racing year