Stroud Half Marathon - Run for GCS

Welcome to the Stroud Half Marathon – Run for GCS! Join us for an unforgettable half marathon experience, starting and finishing on Cainscross Road, right next to Marling School playing field in Stroud – all in support of Gloucestershire Counselling Service (GCS). We’re so excited to offer discounted places in the Stroud Half Marathon for runners who’d like to fundraise for Gloucestershire Counselling Service.

What’s included:✅ Discounted race entry ✅ Branded t-shirt✅ Fundraising pack & support from our team

What we ask in return: We kindly ask each runner to commit to raising a minimum of £150 in sponsorship. This covers your place and kit and helps provide affordable counselling for people in our community.

How it works:

✔️ We’ll provide a discounted ticket fee

✔️ You’ll set up an online fundraising page (we will send you a link)

✔️ Aim to hit your minimum at least 2 weeks before the race, and if you can raise more, even better!

To Note: Once you apply for a ticket, your entry confirmation will be sent directly to you. In return, we kindly ask all runners to fundraise for GCS – your place in the race is a chance to make a real difference. You can set up your own fundraising page by visiting www.justgiving.com and selecting ‘Start Fundraising’. When prompted, choose Gloucestershire Counselling Service as your chosen charity.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or taking on your first challenge, this in-person event is open to all abilities. It's not just about the race – it’s about running for a reason.

Every step you take helps us provide vital, affordable counselling to people across Gloucestershire. With your support, GCS can continue offering subsidised mental health support to those who need it most. All funds raised go directly towards ensuring everyone has access to professional counselling, no matter their circumstances.

Lace up, get involved, and be part of something meaningful. Run for your wellbeing. Run for your community. Run for GCS. Find out more about our work at www.gloscounselling.org.uk.

Getting here:

The race starts and finishes on Cainscross Road, adjacent to Marling School playing field.

Please note: There is no parking available at Marling School.

However, there are a number of car parks situated around Stroud, some of which are free of charge on Sundays. All are within approximately a 5–10 minute walk of the start/finish area.

Nearby car parks and postcodes for Sat Nav:

Cheapside Car Park (by Stroud Station) – GL5 3BL

Cainscross Car Park – GL5 4JQ

London Road Car Park – GL5 2AP

See you at the starting line!