Oxford Town and Gown
*Important update*
It is with huge sadness that we confirm the 39th Oxford Town and Gown will not be going ahead on 3 May 2020.
We have been closely monitoring the escalating coronavirus situation and at a time of such uncertainty and worry, we must put health first, and we don’t feel it’s right to go ahead.
We are so sorry that this has happened, and we want to thank all of you for your support, enthusiasm and dedication over the last couple of months.
Your training is not wasted, if you are well, we encourage you to keep running, use it to channel emotion through an unsettling time, and be stronger come autumn.
We are working with local authorities and key stakeholders to try and secure an alternative date. Please bear with us whilst we review our options and understand that this does take some time.
We will update you as soon as we possibly can.
Thank you so much for your patience and support.
Key information
Date: Sunday 3 May 2020
Please note: we’ve had to move the date a week earlier in 2020 because of the recently-announced change in the early May Bank holiday. In 2021, we’ll revert back to our usual date of the second Sunday in May.
Location: Oxford University Parks: OX1 3RF
10k (16 years+) - Unaffiliated runner: £30
10k (16 years+) - UKA Affiliated runner: £28
3k - (9-15 years) - Unaffilliated runner. £15
Timings:
9.15am - The Junior 3k starts
10am - The 10k starts
Key information
Date: Sunday 3 May 2020
Please note: we’ve had to move the date a week earlier in 2020 because of the recently-announced change in the early May Bank holiday. In 2021, we’ll revert back to our usual date of the second Sunday in May.
Location: Oxford University Parks: OX1 3RF10k (16 years+) - Unaffiliated runner: £30
10k (16 years+) - UKA Affiliated runner: £28
3k - (9-15 years) - Unaffilliated runner. £15 Visit 3k page
Timings:
9.15am - The Junior 3k starts
10am - The 10k starts
Additional Information
Oxford Town and Gown route
The 2020 route is to be confirmed, but is likely to remain very similar to the 2019 route shown with minor amends. The start is 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
Race photos from 2019 are available from Sussex Sport Photography, who donate a percentage of every sale to Muscular Dystophy UK. Over the past 5 years over £1,700 has been donated through purchases accross the Town and Gown Series. Simply search your race number and your photos will appear. We hope you find one you like!
If you took part in Oxford Town and Gown 2017 or 2018, these photos are still available and can be viewed and purchased via the buttons below.
2019 Results
2019 are available on the following below
Results from previous years
You can compare your times with 2018 and 2017 using the following links
Oxford Town and Gown Partners
For more information and to apply to become a partner visit our sponsors page
