Organization
About Us

Silver State Striders is northern Nevada’s oldest and most active running club. The Striders were founded in the late 1970s by a number of running and fitness enthusiasts who were part of the nation’s first running boom. Since that time, the Striders have been dedicated to the principle of promoting a healthier community through running, racing, jogging and walking for all abilities. This has included the organization of one of the nation’s top youth running and track and field programs, the Silver State Junior Striders, formation of numerous local running events, such as the Silver State 50/50 endurance runs and the "You’ve Gotta Be Crazy" fun run in Verdi, as well as regular training/social gatherings for area runners, joggers, walkers and triathletes. The Striders are a family-oriented club, with age group racing teams for all desire and ability levels. Strider members also serve as the backbone for many local running, walking and triathlon events, either as competitors or in volunteering their time and expertise in ensuring that these events are run smoothly and safely.