Oxford Half Marathon

About the Event

Experience a runner's tour of historic Oxford on Sunday, 11th October 2026. The Oxford Half Marathon offers a uniquely flat and fast journey, guiding you from Mansfield Road through pristine city streets and along the peaceful River Cherwell. Designed for both PB-chasers and sightseers, this consistently sold-out event provides an unparalleled backdrop of academic grandeur. With demand at a peak, securing your spot now is the only way to guarantee a race day finish in the heart of this iconic university city.

Races Offered

Half Marathon

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

terrain

Type — —

timer

09:30

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Oxford.

thermostat Temperature

8.8° / 15.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.9° / 12.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 45m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

13.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

84.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:31

nightlight Sunset

18:09

About Oxford

Learn more about the host city, Oxford.

Oxford is the oldest university city in the United Kingdom, some 50 miles (80 km) to the west of the capital London in its own county of Oxfordshire, on the rivers Thames and Cherwell. Together with Cambridge, Oxford has long represented the English academic establishment and elite ("Oxbridge"), a haven of tradition and endeavour. Oxford's famous "Dreaming Spires" refer to the medieval churches and colleges that dominate the bustling modern town in all their Gothic splendour. Picturesque architecture and a vibrant modern life, driven by students, light industry and technology, all set in the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire, make this a great destination.