Mon 4 May 2026 Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK
Bannister Community Mile
Athletes of all levels are invited to Bannister Miles to race this historic distance at Iffley Road, Oxford, finishing at the very spot where Bannister made history in 1954.
Enter now- Mon 4 May 2026
Christ Church Meadow, Oxford > Iffley Road Sports Centre, Oxford
Bannister Community Mile
09:00
All ages
£15
- 1 mile road running
Event overview
A one-mile road run open to the general public, to celebrate Roger Bannister’s historic achievement of breaking the mile world record in Oxford on May 6th, 1954.
Open to participants of all ages and abilities. Waves of runners will depart from St Aldate’s and progress down Oxford’s High Street before finishing on Iffley Road. There is a family specific wave as well as a wave for those looking to push that PB.
Finishers will collect their bespoke medal on the iconic Iffley Road track.
England Athletics certified course with electronic chip timing.
Event details
- All fitness levels
- Beginner-friendly
- Buggy friendly
- Event village
- Families
- Free venue entry
- Spectators
- Teams
Route
- Flat
- Point to point
- Wave start
Location
- Bar
- Cafe
- Changing facilities
- Showers
- Toilets
- Unmanned bag storage
What's included
- Chip timing
- Drinks
- Map
- Medal
- Race photo
- Snacks