Date
Sunday 11 October 2026
Location
Oxford
Distance
Half marathon
Whether you already have your own place or you'd like a charity place, join Team Cancer Research UK in 2026 for the Oxford Half Marathon and play your part in supporting vital cancer research.
We can offer you a Cancer Research UK charity place in the 2026 Oxford Half Marathon. Sign up to raise vital funds for research and help us beat cancer. Entry fee: £5 Minimum fundraising target: £300
Once you've secured your own place in the Oxford Half Marathon, use it to join Team Cancer Research UK and fundraise for vital cancer research. No extra entry fee, you'll have already paid the event organiser. Set your own fundraising target.
Step: 1
Decide whether you'll enter with your own place or get a charity place
Step: 2
Sign up to get Team Cancer Research UK perks
Step: 3
Get fundraising for life-saving research
Step: 4
Get over that finish line and smash your fundraising target
Run amongst the dreaming spires and beautiful architecture of this historic city in the 2026 Oxford Half Marathon. With a fast and flat course which takes you past Oxford's famous colleges and beautiful parks before finishing by the Radcliffe Camera, this is an event for both beginners as well as more experienced runners in search of that elusive PB.
Join Team Cancer Research UK and take on a half marathon through the heart of this world famous university city with an awesome atmosphere and big crowds!
View Oxford Half Marathon route map(WEBP, 1.7 MB)
This map is a guide only. Please visit the main event website for up-to-date details of the route
It’s only thanks to your generosity that we’ve helped double cancer survival in the UK in just 50 years. This is what your donations can do:
could buy a microscope lens, meaning our scientists can focus on the small details that could help us beat cancer.
could buy a Wright-Giemsa cell staining kit, which our scientists use to distinguish between different types of blood cells.
could buy a microscope camera, allowing our scientists to take images of cancer cells in tumour tissue samples and share them with researchers across the world.
A personalised Cancer Research UK running t-shirt or vest
Training tips and plans to help you prepare
Fundraising support to help you smash your target
An official finisher’s medal for completing your race
A post-race reception to celebrate
Support on the day at cheer points along the route
We've teamed up with experts to give you the best training support and advice for your event. Whether it's your first time training or you're looking to smash a PB, we've got a training plan for you.
We're with you every step of your fundraising journey so you can smash your target. Once you've signed up, we'll send you everything you need to get going such as fundraising ideas, top tips, planners and posters.
We worked with Scimitar to create Cancer Research UK sportswear that’s comfortable, looks great and supports our vital work. 20% of the price of these products will be paid to Cancer Research UK.
We’re here to support you every step of the way. Dive into your one-stop shop with handy hints and tips to help make your fundraising a roaring success!
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Every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every mile, every pound and every person. Play your part and join our dedicated team to support our fundraisers on the day.
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