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Stroud Trail Quarter Marathon

.. although nearly 8 miles and not exactly the quarter marathon, it is a great introduction to trail running and takes in some of the great Cotswold views at the same time.  Starting from the Minchinhampton Great park, the route heads over the common to Amberley. Then heading down through the village, before turning into the the lovely woods for a mile and a half. Exiting the woods a steep ascent up onto Rodborough Common awaits. After reaching the top, it's time to head over to Rodborough Fort. A great view of the cotswolds is impossible to avoid. Now it's time to descend down to the Cotswold Canal towpath, under the railway viaduct and to the only checkpoint onthe Quarter, Checkpoint 1 (4.6M)

Then, it’s a sharp left turn, then up and over the canal, back under the viaduct and on the eastwards heading canal towpath.

After a mile, it’s time to turn off the towpath and head back up to Rodborough common. This climb is considerable, but well worth it, arriving at the top at Winstones Ice Cream Shop and factory. maybe a visit after your accomplishment.
Continuing up past the Bear Inn and onto Minchinhampton common. Now all that’s left is head back over the common to the finish.

  • Event information

  • When: 9th May 2027

  • Start Time: 11:30am

    Race bibs & Shoe Tags can be collected from 7am at Race HQ
    Race briefing will be at 11:20am on the start line.

  • Where: Great Park, Minchinhampton

    Race HQ is Minchinhampton Academy
    Start & Finish is the Great Park on the common at the back of school

  • Entry Fee: £29

    There is an additional £2 for unaffiliated runners

  • Min age: 16yrs

  • 20% Earlbird Discount Avaailable

    Affiliated entry only £23. This is automatically applied at checkout.

  • Entries up to 1 hour before event

    but only if entry limit not reached and a last minute £10 surcharge will apply

  • Read race information

    Information, running advice, raceday address, contact details, directions and parking instructions

  • Energy Drinks & Snacks

    At various Checkpoints energy drinks & snacks are available in small quantities.
    Energy drink will be still isotonic drink & full sugar cola Snacks will be sweets, chocolate & mini cheddars etc

  • Small Bag Drop Points

    MARATHON & ULTRA ONLY:
    If you want a small bag to dropped to Checkpoints 2 & 9, please leave in the appropriate box in the tent.
    Note: any unused items will be returned, but not until the event has finished

  • Final Instructions Email

    An email will be sent out the last of week April.
    Get in touch if it's not in your spam folder either, use the contact us link in the menu above

  • Parking

    There is no specific car park for this event. There are 30 spaces at the school, but the rest of parking is street parking. Please check the map.

  • Directions

  • Prizes & Awards

  • Bespoke medal to all finishers

  • technical T-shirt

    Your T-shirt & size is guaranteed if you register before 1st April April. After this date you may get smaller or larger size,

  • Awards 1st, 2nd & 3rd Lady & Man

  • A Goody bag

  • Run details

  • Distance: 7.6M (12.2Km)

  • Trails: 99% Road 1%

  • Total Ascent: 1050ft (320m)

  • Lowest: 142ft (43m) @ 4.2M

  • Highest: 678ft (206m) @ 1.3M

Checkpoint Maps >>>

Open: 9:30am – 2:30pm


Water & First Aid

GPX File

OS Maps Ordnance Survey Online

If you subscribe to the OS Maps online, then you can view the route here. You also download the GPX file and view a 3D fly through

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