Established in 1975, the Central Maine Striders running club is the oldest, active running club in Maine. The club is open to all interested runners and serves runners of all ages, abilities, and interest levels in the Central Maine area. 

Our members have a variety of running interests and experience levels, from recreational running to competitive racing. They run on roads, trails, and tracks and at all distances. Our mission is to build and support the whole Central Maine running community, while helping our members live active, healthy lives.

CLUB RUNS AND MEETINGS

Club members hold regular social runs most weeks, typically on Wednesdays in Waterville, but also in Augusta and other Central Maine locations. To be included on the email list and be notified of times and locations, email Ron Peck (rfpeck75@gmail.com). 

Club meetings are held most months, often after social runs. Check your latest email Interval Newsletter or find us on Facebook for more information. 

Current Club Officers

President: Martha Cowperthwaite
Vice President: Lindsay Theis
Secretary: Alex Casey
Treasurer: Ron Peck

Volunteer Coordinator: Tom Farmer
Communications: Alicia MacLeay

Past Club Presidents

1976 - 1977:  Rick Krause

1978 - 1979:  Fred Judkins

1980:  Deke Talbot

1981:  Gene Roy

1982:  David Baird

1983:  Dean Rasmussen

1984:  Fred Judkins

1985:  Dean Rasmussen

1986 - 1990:  Jerry Saint Amand

1991:  Gene Roy

1992 - 1993:  Tom McGuire

1994 - 1996:  Ron Paquette

1997 - 2000:  David Benn

2001 - 2011:  Linda Benn (newsletter editor)

2012 - 2015:  Patrick Guerette

2016:  Gines Satchithanandam

2017 - 2019:  Brendan Gilpatrick

2020 - 2023:  Ryan Goebel

2024 - present:  Martha Cowperthwaite