Be active, get fit and have doing it. Why You Should Join The purpose of the Riverbend Striders is to promote health & fitness through running and walking. We serve the running/walking community by providing a year-round schedule of events, either through club managed races or by assisting area race directors for non-club managed events. The Striders welcomes all area runners and walkers whether you are a beginner or a seasoned veteran. Riverbend Strider Benefits: Discounts of $1.00 on early registration for at least eight club managed races held throughout the year. A 10% discount on regular priced items at Bauman's Running Center in Flint Training runs/walks on Wednesday evenings at the Downtown Flint YMCA, with the use of lockers and showers Membership in the Road Runners Club of America Newsletters, race applications, e-mail bulletins, race results, area running information, and special announcements Club social gatherings