Half Marathon Start Time: 09.30

Start Location: Broad Street

Race Village: Oxford University Parks, Oxford. OX1 3RF.

Set in 70 acres of parkland, the Vitality Oxford Half Marathon Race Village returns to Oxford University Parks. Thousands of runners and spectators will be making their way to the Race Village at the same time on race day, so it’s a good idea to allow plenty of time to get there and plan your journey in advance. Make sure you follow our advertised arrivals routes for a smooth journey on race day.
Please note: It is roughly a 10-minute walk from the Race Village to the Start pens on Broad Street, so ensure you allow plenty of time to drop your bag and get settled before heading to the start.

*PLEASE PLAN YOUR JOURNEY TO ARRIVE AT THE RACE VILLAGE AT LEAST AN HOUR BEFORE THE START OF THE RACE*
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Below is a brief timetable of the day:

07:30 Race Village opens in Oxford University Parks

08:40 Race warm-up in the Race Village

08:55 Runners head to the start line on Broad Street

09.25 Start pens close

09:30 Race Starts on Broad Street

10.15 Schools’ Challenge run start

10.35 First half marathon finisher (approx.)

11:40 Prize-giving on stage

13.30 Race closed and majority of roads re-opened

GETTING TO THE START

There will be thousands of people heading to the centre of Oxford on the morning of the race, so please plan your journey in advance and allow plenty of time to get to the start. There will be a number of road closures and diversions in place, please factor this into your travel plans.

TRAVEL INFO

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DOWNLOAD THE APP

Brand new this year is the free Vitality Oxford Half Marathon app – this has been created for both runners and spectators. Simply download the app so that you can track your family and friends taking part in the race in real-time. You can also view the course map, the results and keep up to date with our social media updates on the day.

ENTERTAINMENT

There will be a whole host of local bands performing along the route, to keep runners motivated and bring the race to life. Jazz bands, a brass ensemble, steel drummers and cool DJs will provide the soundtrack for what promises to be a brilliant day out for the runners and all of their supporting crews!

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EXCLUSIVE OFFERS

From free glasses of fizz, to discount on a trip to the historic Oxford Castle. Check out a whole host of exclusive discounts and offers for Vitality Oxford Half Marathon runners.

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