Stroud 10k 2026

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Stroud 10k on Sunday, 25th October 2026! Organized by RaceNation Events, this exciting point-to-point race will take you through the picturesque town of Stroud in Gloucestershire. The race kicks off at 9:20 AM on Grove Lane (GL2 7NY) and finishes on Cainscross Road, right by the Marling School playing field. With a range of pacer options available, including times from 38 to 75 minutes, runners of all abilities will find support to achieve their personal bests. Participants can take advantage of a convenient coach service for just £5, which will transport you from near the finish line to the start. Please note that parking at the start is limited, but there are several free car parks around Stroud for your convenience. Join us for a fantastic atmosphere, friendly volunteers, and the thrill of crossing the finish line at the Stroud 10k! Don't forget to bring your bone-conducting headphones to enjoy your favorite tunes while you run. Mark your calendars and prepare for an unforgettable experience!

Welcome to the 2nd Stroud 10k Please note this is a point to point race. Take note of the details below and if necessary book to take the bus. The race starts on Grove Lane (GL2 7NY) and finishes on Cainscross Road, adjacent to Marling School playing field. There is the option of a coach to take you to the start line. If you are catching the coach to the start and plan on leaving your car close to the finish, car parks are situated around Stroud (some of them are free of charge on a Sunday)  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 Playing Field (Race Finish) RACE  INFO Sunday 25th October 2026 Start Time: 09:20 Start Location: Grove Lane, GL2 7NY UKA Licence Number: TBC BUSES You can book your bus to the start when registering for just £5. Please note that places are limited. Buses will collect you from close to Marling School at 08:30am and drop you at the start just before 9:00am.  Please note that there is limited parking at the start area and it is a drop off point only. DRINK STATIONS Cups will be provided at drink stations and at the finish for all runners. EVENT 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 38 | 40 | 42 | 45 | 48 | 50 | 52 | 55 | 58 | 60 | 62 | 65 | 70 | 75 minutes 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/ non bone conducting headphones will be disqualified by the Event Organisers.