FAQs
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- How do I enter?
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To enter the Vitality Oxford Half Marathon 2016, simply click here.
If you would prefer to receive a postal entry form, please email us at oxford@go2events.org.uk.
- Is there a minimum age?
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Yes, runners need to be 17 years or older to take part.
- Can I take part in a wheelchair?
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Yes, elite wheelchair athletes will start at the front of the field, just before the start of the main race.
Non-elite wheelchair entrants will start at the rear of the field. - When do entries close?
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Entries will close at midnight on Monday 12th September 2016.
- Where can I find the T&Cs?
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Please click here to see the full T&Cs for the Vitality Oxford Half Marathon.
Entries
- Train travel from London
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Participants travelling from London: please be advised that the first train from London Paddington will arrive in Oxford at 09:12, which will not leave enough time to travel to the Race Village before the start.
Please consider travelling to Oxford the day before race day and staying overnight to guarantee that you will be able to start the race at 09:30.
Alternatively, please follow this link for information about night buses from London Victoria to Oxford.
- Will we be running on cobbles near Radcliffe Square?
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2016 race details coming soon.
- What’s the course profile?
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2016 race details coming soon.
- Is the course UKA measured?
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Yes, the course is measured and certified as accurate to 13.1 miles UKA Standard.
- Will there be a photographer there on the day?
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There will be several photographers on the course, snapping away, so make sure you give them a BIG thumbs up and a smile!
We will email a link to your official race photographs in the days after the event for you to purchase. - Can I carry a collection bucket with me on the course?
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Unfortunately we cannot permit runners or spectators to carry collection buckets.
- Can I raise money for my chosen charity?
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Yes of course. Just contact them directly for a fundraising pack.
- Can I listen to music?
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While we understand that a lot of runners prefer to train with headphones, we encourage you not to use them on the day.
This is to ensure any medical alerts or Marshals’ instructions can be heard. - Can I buy race merchandise?
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2016 race merchandise will be available to purchase from our Shop.
- Can I run in fancy dress?
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Yes, as long as this is not obstructive to other runners. Please contact us if you have any questions or queries.
- Is there a cut off time for runners?
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All roads will re-open at a certain time, after which runners still on the course will be moved onto the pavement if they wish to continue.
Check back for details.
- What time does the race start?
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2016’s race will start at 09:30am.
- Will there be pacers?
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Yes there will be pacers targeting times of:
1.30, 1.45, 2.00, 2.15 and 2.30.
- Can I sign up on race day?
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No, we cannot accept any entries on race day.
The Race
- Where can I find the T&Cs?
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Please click here to see the full T&Cs for the Vitality Oxford Half Marathon.
- Can I transfer my entry to someone else?
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No, you must not under any circumstances give your race number to anyone else.
Among other potential problems, doing so may cause problems of identification for the event medical services in the case of any accident or injury. - Can I have a refund?
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We operate a 7-day cooling off period. You can cancel your place provided we receive written notice (letter or email) of cancellation within 7 days of payment of the entry fee.
Cancellation during this 7 day period will result in a full refund.After this period we operate the following policy:
- 121 days + before the Event: you will be offered a partial refund or credit to be used against entry into the same event in 2016
- 61 – 120 days before the Event: no refund will be offered. However, you may receive a partial credit to be used against entry into the same event in 2016
- 31 – 60 days before the Event: no refund or credit will be offered, only a guaranteed place into the same event in 2016
Why not volunteer?
If you find you cannot run on race day, why not volunteer? We would then offer you a FREE place for next year’s event!
Get in touch here
Refund & Transfer of your place
- Can I amend my personal details?
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When you registered for the Vitality Oxford Half Marathon you should have received an email from info@attendly.com with information about your user profile. By logging in to this profile you can amend your registration information - just go to Tickets and click on Registration in the blue column.
Any problems, then please use the link below to reset your password and log in to your profile, where you will be able to edit your information.
https://profile.canbook.me/#/login
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