More than 650 athletes took part in the 39th running of the Stroud Half Marathon today.
Starting at 9am in Cainscross Road and following a route out to Stonehouse and Standish, the winner was Stroud’s Lee Stopford.

Scroll through the gallery for pictures of athletes, charity runners, organisers an supporters for a flavour of this year’s race.
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A team of Stroud runners, with their supporters, running in memory of Ben Dowers and raising money for the MIND charity. Picture: Matt Bigwood.

Some of the organising team: Dermot Mullen, Sylvia Jellyman, Norman Long, Chris Bourne, Jim Andrews and Clive Rogers. Picture: Matt Bigwood.

James Davis (left) with Mark Munns. James was forced to pull out due to a calf injury. Picture: Matt Bigwood.

The St John Ambulance team, ready to help competitors and members of the public. Picture: Matt Bigwood.
Pictures by Matt Bigwood.
Watch our video here: Stroud Half Marathon highlights