As the New Year approaches, it’s time to set bold new goals! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting your journey, the Springfield Striders Performance Target Achievements are here to inspire and motivate you.

This exciting initiative encourages you to push your limits across a variety of distances, with something for everyone.

Achieve four target distances within your age band, and you’ll earn a highly-coveted Striders Achievement Pin Badge — a symbol of dedication, perseverance, and success!

Target Distances

Strive to hit your goals across these distances:
🏃‍♂️ Parkrun/5km
🏃‍♂️ 5 miles
🏃‍♂️ 10km
🏃‍♂️ 10 miles
🏃‍♂️ Half Marathon
🏃‍♂️ 15 miles
🏃‍♂️ 20 miles
🏃‍♂️ Marathon

How It Works

  • Target Times: Age-band-specific times are outlined in our performance tables (refer to tables below)
  • Qualifying Races: Road races and parkruns qualify, including international events, as long as they’re sanctioned by a recognised athletic body and recorded on Power of 10.

How to get your time recorded?

Following completion of a race, you will need to submit your race details to: David Rayner – secretary@springfieldstriders.org.uk stating the following:

  • Name
  • Age category
  • The event the target was achieved at
  • Date of the event
  • Distance of the event
  • Chip time

Why Join?

  • Push yourself to new personal bests.
  • Enjoy the camaraderie and shared goals of your fellow Striders.
  • Earn recognition with the exclusive pin badge to showcase your achievements!

Whether you’re chasing a sub-25 min 5km or dreaming of a marathon PB, these goals will help you stay motivated and celebrate your milestones.

Set your sights on greatness this year.

The journey starts 01/01/2025 — will you rise to the challenge?

Men’s Targets:

Women’s Targets