Oxford Town and Gown
Oxford Town and Gown is the oldest run in the series. It started in 1982 as a fun run. It now attracts up to 5,000 runners every year – including serious athletes, fun runners and club runners. The 10k takes you along a City Centre closed-road route that finishes in the University Parks.
This route is unique and scenic, which makes it perfect for all runners. You’ll find beginners taking on their first 10k race, and more experienced runners, hoping to beat their personal bests.
If you’re wanting to run your first, your fastest or your most orange 10k yet – this is the race for you
Oxford Town and Gown
Date: Sunday 13 May 2018
Location: Oxford University Parks: OX1 3RF
Registration fee:
10k - Unaffiliated runner: £25 | Affiliated runner: £23 (16 years+)
3k - £12 (9 - 15 years old)
Timings:
9.15am - The Junior 3k starts
10am - The 10k starts
Oxford Town and Gown
Date: Sunday 13 May 2018
Location: Oxford University Parks: OX1 3RF
Registration fee:
10k - Unaffiliated runner: £25 | Affiliated runner: £23 (16 years+)
3k - £12 (9 - 15 years old)
Timings:
9.15am - The Junior 3k starts
10am - The 10k starts
Additional Information
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Oxford Town and Gown route
The event route is the same as in 2017 with one minor change to the final turn. Before making the final left turn to the finish, runners will be directed off the path onto the grass to avoid collision with people using the Keble Gate entrance on University Parks. The turn will be signed, marshaled and will have barriers to make this clear and easy for runners.
The start will be on South Parks Road, which is a five-minute walk from the Event Village. There will be signage from the Event Village as well as announcements on the PA.
The finish is in University Parks, going into the Event Village where runners will be cheered by crowds and the event compere.
The route takes you on to Oxford High Street and round the back roads of many of Oxford’s historic colleges. As you loop around the closed roads and soak up the atmosphere of the crowds, you’ll enter University Parks for the final 3km of the route. After running along the River Cherwell, you’ll finish your race in front of the Event Village and Cricket Pavilion.
Fun fact about the route:
Some of the historic colleges you run past date back to the 13th century!
Fundraising
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Photos
Photos from Oxford Town and Gown 2017 are available to view and purchase from our partners Sussex Sport Photography, who donate a percentage of every photo sold to Muscular Dystrophy UK. You can type your runner number and see all the photos taken of you on their website. We hope you find one you like!
Results from 2017
Select the buttons below for results from the Oxford Town and Gown 2017.