Stroud Trails Event

The Stroud Trails event comprises a set of trail races around Stroud and the Cotswolds. Routes use local trails, Cotswold hills, towpaths, disused railway tracks, common land and sections of the Old Cotswold Way, with prolonged climbs onto Selsley Common and views across the Stroud Valley towards the Severn Estuary and Forest of Dean. The course description notes use of the Severn–Thames Canal towpath past Ebley Wharf, Stonehouse, Ryeford and Kings Stanley, then a line via Stanley Mill, Ryeford East Road and up through Pen Woods onto the Cotswold Way. The route is waymarked with black and orange chevrons; maps, GPX files and route descriptions are available on individual event pages.

Runners are responsible for familiarising themselves with the route. Practical on-site details include: - **Quarter Marathon** - 11 km route - **Half Marathon** - **Marathon** - **Ultra 40** - marathon plus a 14 mile loop Water is provided at the start/finish and at checkpoints; some checkpoint stations for the Marathon and Ultra may be limited and partly self service. It is compulsory to carry a 500 ml water container for all distances. Marshals are positioned at checkpoints and key locations; first aid is available at the start/finish and at various checkpoints.

Toilets are at Race HQ and portable units in the school car park; there is unsupervised baggage storage inside the school hall. Registrations must be completed in advance through the organiser. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.