Oxford Half Marathon
Runners will enjoy the fast, flat and beautiful route through University Parks and the historic Oxford City Centre whilst celebrating running and movement with entertainment and cheering fans!
- Sun 12 Oct 2025
Oxford Half Marathon
09:30
Age 16 & over
FREE-£62
- 13.1 miles road running
Event overview
A prestigious half.
The fast and flat Oxford Half has a perfect route for both newbies, PB chasers and charity runners!
The course takes runners through the pristine, winding streets of historic Oxford. The route begins in the city centre and passes through the stunning sites of Old Marston village, the River Cherwell, Oxford University’s impressive Lady Margaret Hall, before finally finishing on Parks Road.
Give your miles some purpose and raise life-changing funds for one of these incredible charity partners.
Highlights
A must-do UK half marathon
Aim for a PB in this prestigious city, whether you're a first-timer or an improver.
Architecture, waterways, universities
Beautiful, historic course from start to finish which gets rave reviews every year.
Well-supported with great atmosphere
The locals come out in droves to cheer you on to the finish line!
Event details
- Event village
- Fancy dress
- Newcomers
- Spectators
- Wheelchair users
Location
- Bag storage
- Changing facilities
- Entertainment
- Paid parking
- Park
- Toilets
- Urban
Route
- Cut off time
- Distance markers
- Entertainment
- First aid
- Flat
- Marshals
- Out and back
- PB
- Toilets
- Traffic free
- Water stations
- Wave start
Sustainability
- Carbon neutral
- Public transport links
- Recycling
- Sustainability policy
What's included
- Chip timing
- Goody bag
- Medal
- Race photo
Charity places
These charities have places in the event. To secure your place, select a charity and provide your details.
All charity places
Cancer
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Pioneering new cancer treatments to create a future beyond cancer.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Training guide
- Dedicated contact
- Certificate
Sign up
£15
Fundraise
£350
Cancer
Brainstrust
Helping the brain tumour community to feel less alone and more in control.
- Technical t-shirt
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
- Certificate
- Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event
Sign up
£30
Fundraise
£200
Health and Medical
Parkinson's UK
Find a cure and improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s.
- Running vest
- Fundraising support
- Fundraising materials
- Dedicated contact
Sign up
£25
Fundraise
£250
Entries
- Age 16 & over
- Entries closed
- Charity places
- Collect race pack
- Enter online
- Race pack by post