Sun 12 Oct 2025 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!

Charity places
  • Sun 12 Oct 2025
University Parks, Oxford

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 complete the form to ask a question or get signed up.

All charity places
Children

Smile Train

Supporting cleft surgery and other forms of essential comprehensive cleft care.

  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Training guide
  • Online training zone
  • Dedicated contact
  • Certificate

Sign up
£20

Fundraise
£150

Animals

Cats Protection

For a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs.

  • Running vest
  • Personalised running vest
  • Fundraising support
  • Fundraising materials
  • Training plan
  • Dedicated contact
  • Exclusive social group
  • Certificate
  • Submit fundraising up to 1 month after event

Sign up
£25

Fundraise
£150

All charity places

Entries

  • Age 16 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries open
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Race pack by post