A one-mile road run open to the general public, as we celebrate Roger Bannister’s historic achievement of breaking the mile world record in Oxford on May 6th, 1954.
Open to participants of all ages and abilities. Participants will be able to run down the High Street on an England Athletics certified course with electronic chip timing.
Finishers will collect their bespoke medal on the iconic Iffley Road track. With entries limited, participants are encouraged to sign up early.
Waves of runners will depart from St Aldate’s and progress down Oxford’s High Street before finishing on Iffley Road.
The Course
The route will take participants past six Oxford University colleges (Lincoln, Brasenose, All Souls, Queens, University, and Magdalen), as well as some of Oxford’s architectural gems like the University Church and the Botanical Gardens. Runners will then proceed to Magdalen Bridge, spanning the Cherwell River, before culminating their run along Iffley Road. To the right, they’ll have a captivating view of the Iffley Road Track, now known as the Sir Roger Bannister Track, where the historic record-breaking moment occurred.
At the finish, runners collect their finishers’ medal on the Iffley Road Track and they’ll have the opportunity to explore the track and enjoy the Mile Fair.
Date
Monday 5th May 2025
Race Timings
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First wave at 9am
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Last wave 11am (depending on numbers)
Registration Location:
Christchurch Meadow
Start:
St Aldate’s
Finish & Event Village
Iffley Road Track
Entry Fee
Adults £15
Kids (U15) £7
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