The club was thought of by a group of four friends who began running regularly together. Their names are John Pape (deceased), Ben Map, Geof Pitock and Steve Steer - the only remaining founder member who is still a member of the club.

In February 1986 they formed the club Sittingbourne Striders and registered with the Kent and South East Athletic Associations. Since its beginning the membership has increased to the current level of approximately 80. In 2007 we became an officially approved London Marathon Running Club Partner.

Their aim was to create a road running club for members with all levels of ability and to make running enjoyable as well as competitive.

Although the club was originally intended for road running, it has taken part in the Today's Runner Cross Country League for 13 years.

We run our own popular 10 mile race in October and also have a strong social calendar.