STROUD Athletic Club race dates 2009 (all on stroudac.co.uk).

Stroud Beer Race: Wednesday, May 6, 7pm at Old Lodge, Minchinhampton Common, 7.2 mile road race. A scenic undulating course around the common, suitable for all levels of runner. Entry £4, £6 unaffiliated (surcharge £1 on the day entry). Contact Geoff Truman on 01453 886162.

Frampton 10km: Monday, July 13, 7.30pm at Frampton-on-Severn, a very popular measured 10k race. Entries close June 30, no entry on day. Entry £6, £8 unaffiliated. Contact Dave Kerry on 01453 828972.

Standish Woodland Chase: Sunday, August 16, 11am Standish by Horsmarling Farm. Approximately ten mile mainly off-road race, varied terrain with great scenery. Entry £6, £8 unaffiliated, £1 extra on day. Contact Andy Hammond on 01453 885393.

Woodchester Park: Sunday, September 13, 10.30am Nympsfield. A challenging off-road approximately eight-miler using the contours of the park to produce a varied terrain route through stunning scenery. Entry £5, £7 unaffiliated, £1 extra on day. Contact Mike Garnett (mobile) 07768 386745.

Stroud Half Marathon: Sunday, October 25, 10am. The popular, fast half marathon suitable for elite to charity fun runners; entry £16, £18 unaffiliated. Incorporating at 10.15am Youth Silver Mile (nine to 16-year-olds), entry £2.50. £1 extra on day. Contact Ian Roberts on 01453 762626.