Useful Info
Address:
Marling School
Cainscross Road
Stroud
GL54HE
Event Profile
The final race information is now available HERE. A link to the current race line up is available HERE.
Although not flat, the course is a great place for a fast time. Suitable for racers, recreational runners and novices alike.
The race starts and finishes on the Cainscross Road, adjacent to Marling School field.
Free car parks are situated around Stroud. Maximum walk time is approximately 10-15 minutes. Sat Nav postcodes, Cheapside Carpark (by Station) – GL5 3BL, Cainscross Carpark – GL5 4JQ, London Road – GL5 2AP. There is NO parking available at Marling School (Race Start or Finish)
RACE INFO
Start Time: 09.00hrs
Location: Marling School, Cainscross Road, Stroud, GL54HE
UKA Licence Number: TBC
RACE ROUTE
You can view the race route for the Stroud Half Marathon HERE.
ROAD CLOSURES
Some roads around the route will be closed for the safety of runners and volunteer marshals. Details of the road closures will be released nearer the time of the event for residents.
PACERS
The RaceNation Events volunteer pacers will be present to help you get around the course in a certain time, they will be easily recognisable wearing pacer flags and or Pacer t-shirts. Feel free to have a chat with them before the race if you are hoping to stick with them, they’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
The pacer times are 1:20 | 1:30 | 1:45 | 2:00 | 2:15 | 2:30 | 2:45 | 3:00
MEDALS
In 2026 we will once again be providing all finishers with an awesome new, metal medal supplied from within Great Britain. Below is the version we released in 2024.
WATER STATIONS
This year we will be providing water stations with cups for all. The cups will be fully recyclable and will make their way to the recycling centre after the race. Water station will be available at 4.5 miles, 8.4 miles and 11 miles.
IMPORTANT INFO
USING HEADPHONES WHILST RUNNING
UKA Rule T55 S5 permits the use of bone conducting headphones only.
For this event we WILL allow the use of Bone Conducting Headphones, but we will NOT allow the use of in ear headphones or those that are not bone conducting.
The Event Organisers will have no responsibility should this rule be ignored. Please do not risk our ability to be granted a future licence.
Runners seen to be wearing in ear headphones will be disqualified by the Event Organisers
ORGANISER INFORMATION
Race Director: James Higgs
Tel: 01460 298338
Email: info@racenationevents.com
Entry Fees
| entry type | opens | closes | price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Early Bird Affiliated Entry (first 200) | 14/02/2026 @ 17:00 |
@ |
29.50 |
| Super Early Bird Unaffiliated Entry (first 200 entries) | 14/02/2026 @ 17:00 |
@ |
31.50 |
Run Route
To view the race route, please click HERE.
Road Closures
Some roads around the route will be closed for the safety of runners and volunteer marshals. Details of the road closure can be found here Stroud TTRO 2019
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Marling School
Cainscross Road
Stroud
GL54HE