• Half Marathon
  • 21.1 km
  • Oxford
  • Event weekend starts
  • Sold out

Oxford Half Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

Oxford Half Marathon at a glance

Typical conditions
84/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
29 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

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Oxford Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
21.1 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Historic, Parkland, Riverside, Countryside

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the Oxford Half Marathon route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

How hilly is the Oxford Half Marathon?

The Oxford Half Marathon is described as flat. The course listing puts the climb at 61 m. The course notes also call it fast and flat fully closed-road course through Oxford city centre and university landmarks.

Where does the Oxford Half Marathon route go?

The Oxford Half Marathon route starts at Mansfield Road, Oxford and finishes at Mansfield Road, Oxford. Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Sheldonian Theatre, Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, Bridge of Sighs and Summertown. Fast and flat fully closed-road course through Oxford city centre and university landmarks.

What should runners know on race day for the Oxford Half Marathon?

The event uses closed-road arrangements. Expect on-course music.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Historic
  • Parkland
  • Riverside
  • Countryside

Atmosphere

  • Big City
  • Community
  • Charity

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
61 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Sold out: Sourced entry status says this edition is sold out.
Minimum age
17+
Sold out
Yes

Race day logistics

Closed roads
Yes
Race village
Yes
Post-race village
Yes
Medal
Yes
Finisher tee
Yes
On-course music
Yes

Access and course status

Start
Mansfield Road, Oxford
Finish
Mansfield Road, Oxford

Course facts

Course type
Loop
Landmarks
Sheldonian Theatre, Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian Library, Bridge of Sighs, Summertown, Cutteslowe, University Parks, Old Marston, Lady Margaret Hall, River Cherwell
Notable features
  • Fast and flat fully closed-road course through Oxford city centre and university landmarks
  • subject to final permissions

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 12°CTypical temperature
  • 21 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 84Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

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