2026 NOW SOLD OUT
11 OCTOBER 2026
A Prestigious Half
The fast and flat Oxford Half returns on Sunday 11 October 2026, offering the perfect route for both first-time runners and PB chasers. After selling out in 2023, 2024, and 2025, demand has never been higher, and entries for 2026 are SOLD OUT!
Running for a charity is your only way in - with places going quickly after another sell-out year, don’t wait to secure your spot at the start line.
Join Team Helen & Douglas House!
Helen & Douglas House is the world's first children's hospice, supporting terminally ill children and their families in Oxfordshire and nearby counties. They provide life enhancing care at our Oxford hospice, at home and in hospital, helping families create lasting memories ensuring that every child and family receives exceptional care wherever and whenever they need it.
Take on a personal challenge for an incredible cause and become a Helen & Douglas House hero by running the 2026 Oxford Half Marathon in support of a local Oxfordshire children’s hospice.
The Route
The course takes runners through the pristine, winding streets of historic Oxford. The route begins on Mansfield Rd and passes through the stunning sites of Old Marston village, the River Cherwell, Oxford University’s impressive Lady Margaret Hall, before finally finishing back where it started, in the heart of Oxford University.
