Oxford Half 2026

Name: Oxford Half 2026
Start: 2026-10-10T23:00:00Z
End: 2026-10-10T23:00:00Z
Location: The University Parks, S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3RF, UK
Rating: 4.6

Sun, Oct 11, 2026

The University Parks, Oxford

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Oxford Half 2026

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About

Enjoy this fast and flat half marathon through the historic and prestigious university city of Oxford. Spurred on by live music and cheering crowds, enjoy the beautiful 13.1 mile route through the incredible architecture and sights of Oxford and feel an incredible sense of achievement when crossing the finish line. Don't miss out on being a part of the great atmosphere.

Half Marathon

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Sun, Oct 11, 2026

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Oxford, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

The University Parks, S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3RF, UK

Start times

Sunday, Oct 11, 2026

Half Marathon: 9:30 AM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for Oxford Half 2026

Half Marathon

21.1km

£64

Route information

The course begins at Mansfield Rd. Along the way, participants will be treated to plenty of Oxford's stunning architecture and live entertainment.

A flat course, this is a great opportunity to chase down a new PB. Runners breeze past the River Cherwell and Lady Margaret Hall among others, and will end their race on Park Road.

The route map for 2026 will be confirmed in the months leading up to race day.

Organizer route images

What's included

Finisher's Medal
Event t-shirt
Baggage drop
Chip timed results
On course entertainment
Aid stations
Training support
Participant tracking

How to get there

The University Parks, S Parks Rd, Oxford OX1 3RF, UK

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More information on the exact address will be available in the race day guide which will be sent closer to race day.

Festival Village: Oxford University Parks

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Event day logistics

*Start times will be confirmed closer to the event date.

Cut-off Times

There will be a 3 hour and 30 minute cut-off time for participants to finish the race.

Race Bibs

The Oxford Half race organisers encourage participants to pick up their race bib ahead of the event. Collection of race bibs will be available on event weekend at the race village in Oxford University Parks (OX1 3RF)

Please note it will not be possible to collect your race bib on the morning of the race.

Alternatively, entrants can choose to have their race bib posted to them in advance when registering.

Bag Drop

There will be an area for you to leave your bag while you race. Attached to your race number will be a bag tag which you'll fix to your bag.