Stroud Trails
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Stroud Trails Event
Stroud Trails is a set of four marked trail races held on 9 May 2027 around Minchinhampton and the Cotswold Edge. Race headquarters is at Minchinhampton Academy and the start and finish for all distances is on the Great Park on Minchinhampton common. Routes are waymarked with black and orange chevrons and downloadable GPX and map files are available for each distance.
Distances and core facts:
- Quarter Marathon 7.6M (12.2 km), 99% trails, total ascent 1050 ft (320 m), 1 checkpoint
- Half Marathon 14.5M (23.3 km), 92% trails, total ascent 1769 ft (539 m), 4 checkpoints
- Marathon 26.48M (42.6 km), 94% trails, total ascent 3326 ft (1013 m), 7 checkpoints
- Ultra 40 40.9M (64.5 km), 94% trails, total ascent 5291 ft (1612 m), 11 checkpoints
Checkpoints supply water at all distances; some offer energy drinks, snacks, timing splits and first aid depending on the distance. The event requires all participants to carry a 500 ml water container. Finishers receive a bespoke medal; longer distances also include a technical T shirt when registered by the stated deadline and goody bags. Parking is limited at the school with additional spaces behind the church and local street parking for the rest. Entry fees and age minimums vary by distance; early entry discounts are available for affiliated entrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
