Sun 11 Oct 2026 Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK

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!

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  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
University Parks, Oxford
Oxford Half Marathon

09:30

Age 17 & over

£15-£130

  • 13.1 miles road running

Event overview

The fast and flat prestigious Oxford Half has a perfect route for both newbies and PB chasers.

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.

Event details

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Venue accessible

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • Entertainment
  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals
  • Out and back
  • PB
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Water stations
  • Wave start

Location

  • Changing facilities
  • Entertainment
  • Paid parking
  • Park
  • Secure bag storage
  • Toilets
  • Urban

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal
  • Race photo

Sustainability

  • Carbon neutral
  • Public transport links
  • Recycling
  • Sustainability policy

Do it for charity

Looking to do this event for charity? Do it for one of the charities below or see the full list of charities on the Oxford Half Marathon charity places for 2026 page.

Disability

Mencap

Helping people with a learning disability to live their lives as they choose.

  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£275

Cancer

Target Ovarian Cancer

Raise awareness, fund research and save lives.

  • T-shirt
  • Technical t-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£15

Fundraise
£300

Social welfare

Victim Support

Where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and the respect they deserve.

  • T-shirt
  • Running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Dedicated contact

Sign up
£30

Fundraise
£300

How to enter

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Race pack by post
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