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Bannister Miles

Thank you all for making Bannister Miles 2026 so special

We will return

Monday 3rd May 2027

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Monday 3rd May – Track Races & Community Miles

Athletes of all levels are invited to Bannister Miles to race this historic distance at Iffley Road, Oxford, finishing at the very spot where Bannister made history. On the Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd May 2027, Oxford will once again celebrate the anniversary of Sir Roger Bannister’s iconic mile and his legacy. At the venue where it all began, Iffley Road, in 1954.

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Celebration of events

Bannister Community Mile

Mass participation road mile down the High Street and finishing on Iffley Road. Open to runners of all abilities.

Time: 9am – 11am

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Bannister Track Miles

Track miles on the famous Iffley Road Track open to athletes from U14 through to Masters.

Time: 1pm – 6pm

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Mile Fair and Spectators

Whether watching the Community Miles in the morning or heading down to the track to in the afternoon to experience the thrill of mile running and look through the museum displays, all information can be found here.

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We run, not because we think it’s doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves.

– Roger Bannister

Official Merchandise

Visit our shop to get your hands on limited edition Bannister Miles apparel and prints.

  • Cap
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    Cap

    £28.00
  • Performance Singlet
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    Performance Singlet

    £38.00
  • Long Sleeve Cotton T-shirt
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    Long Sleeve Cotton T-shirt

    £45.00
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