The Stride is a 27-mile self-guided walk around the perimeter of Cambridge, with shorter options of 13 and 6 miles for walkers and runners. The Stride uses the historic River Cam as the spine of the walk, with Grantchester Meadows as its most southerly point before it rejoins the Cam past Stourbridge Common on the northern part of the route. The Stride passes through a number of charming Cambridgeshire villages.
The 27-mile marathon distance walk starts and finishes in Histon, with registration on the day between 7.30am and 8am.
There is a choice of two starting points for the 6- and 13-mile options, either in Histon or at Shelford Rugby Club (6- and 13-mile options are only available on the western part of the route, with Coton Rec being the stopping point for 6-mile walkers/runners). The walks/runs will have a starting time between 8am and 10am. Runners are welcome to run for fun and enjoyment; there is no race and no run timings are provided. A free minibus shuttle service will return 6- and 13-mile walkers/runners to their original starting point.
Guidance on the route will be provided through a mobile phone route app and a map guide with support. The route app will be available from 1st May to registered walkers.
All entry proceeds from the Stride will go to help meet the cost of the event and support Cogwheel in its mission to provide affordable mental health counselling for individuals and families in Cambridgeshire.
https://www.cogwheelcambridgestride.org.uk/
