The Vitality Oxford Half Marathon will be taking place on Sunday 9th October. This event is now in its 6th year, with 2016 being the second year of the fantastic new route. The race will start at 9.30am on Broad Street and takes runners past some of Oxford’s most iconic buildings. We’re expecting up to 10,000 runners on the day; many of whom will be fundraising for local and national charities.

Using the roads of Oxford for the race will cause some temporary changes to usual traffic routes for a limited period on Sunday 9th October. In planning the event, every effort is made to minimise the disruption caused due to these road closures. The route has been carefully considered and we are working in close consultation with Oxford City Council, Oxfordshire County Council, public transport providers and the emergency services. Advance Warning Signs will be installed two weeks prior indicating where roads are closed. Where closures occur, and where possible, diversions will be in place to ensure continued access for motorists and public transport.

Parking suspensions have been applied for on a number of roads (detailed here) and will be in place overnight on Saturday 8 October* until 2.30pm on Sunday 9th October.

Further information regarding these will be displayed on signage in the affected roads, in the 2 weeks prior to the event. *Please note parking suspensions will be in place from 2pm Saturday on Broad Street. Roads will begin to re-open from 11am once all runners have passed by, and when it is safe and feasible to do so. All roads, with the exception of the Broad Street and Radcliffe Square area, will be re-opened by 2.30pm.
Access for emergency services will be maintained at ALL times.

Access points:
We have identified a number of resident access points along the route; click here to view details and timings and full road closure map:

• Norham Gardens, Bradmore Road, Norham Road and Fyfield Road will have managed access until 9.15am.
• Linton Road will have managed access to Rawlinson Road up to 9.15am and again after 11.00am.
• Carlton Road is the access route for residents to the east of Banbury Road (open all day).
• Park Town will have managed access to Canterbury Road until 9.15am.
• Cuncliffe Close will have managed access to Lathbury Road until 9.15am.
• Marston Village will have managed access until 9.30am and will fully re-open by 1.00pm.
• Marston Ferry Road will have managed access until 9.30am and will fully re-open by 1.00pm.

We appreciate your understanding with any inconvenience you experience due to these restrictions. If you would like to discuss further, then please get in contact by e-mailing oxford@go2events.org.uk or calling 0845 308 4004.

There are loads of ways to get involved in The Vitality Oxford Half Marathon. We’re on the lookout for local support from as many local bands, groups and artists as possible, as well as lots of volunteers to help make the event even more amazing! So, if you are interested in showcasing yourselves at this exciting event or if you’d like to lend a hand volunteering, click here!

CLICK HERE TO VIEW TRAVEL AND ACCESS MAP