- Run for a cause: Your participation directly supports the work of the MS Trust and everyone affected by MS. Together, we can make sense of MS.
- Scenic route: Run through the the pristine, winding streets of historic Oxford. The route passes by stunning sites of Old Marston village, River Cherwell and Oxford Universities Lady Margaret Hall
- Fast and flat: this is a fast and flat course, perfect for newbies and PB chasers alike
- Event village: Celebrate post-event with your loved ones with food, drinks, live bands and DJs
Oxford Half Marathon 2025

Event Highlights
Register for 2025
Click the button below to register for the Oxford Half Marathon 2025!
Please read the terms and conditions before signing up
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By signing up to this event I declare that:
- I will participate in the Oxford Half Marathon 2025 on Sunday 12 October 2025 on behalf of the Multiple Sclerosis Trust.
- I will raise a minimum of £250 in sponsorship for the MS Trust with the objective being to raise as much sponsorship as possible.
- I will return all sponsorship money to the MS Trust by 12 December 2025.
- If I cannot participate due to injury or illness I will let the MS Trust know immediately.
- I will be over 17 years of age at the date of the Oxford Half Marathon 2025, I can confirm that to the best of my knowledge my general state of health and fitness is good, and I understand that I am taking part in the Oxford Half Marathon 2025 at my own risk.
- I give permission for the MS Trust to use any photographs/videos in which I may appear for publicity purposes - this can include reporting on the event, informing people about the MS Trust, advertising future fundraising events. If you would like to opt out of this, please email fundraising@mstrust.org.uk
What you will get
If you register for the Oxford Half Marathon for the MS Trust you will receive:
- Full support and guidance with your fundraising and training from our friendly fundraising team
- Your own MS Trust technical running top for you to participate in and wear your support with pride!
- Access to our training hub and training app for free. This includes a training schedule, information on injury prevention, nutrition and weekly countdown guides.
- Live participant tracking so your friends and family know where to cheer!
- Official photographs taken throughout the race and the finish line so that you can remember your fantastic achievement forever
- Live entertainment positioned at every mile alongside cheering crowds to keep you motivated!
- Refreshment stations throughout the race.
- Unique Oxford Half Marathon finishers medal and goodies
Get in touch
If you have any queries about this event, please reach out to our friendly fundraising team at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01462 476707
Frequently Asked Questions
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The minimum age for participants is 16
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Yes - there is a bag drop located in the event village. There will be a tear off tag for your bag drop at the bottom of your race number.
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You are more than welcome to run with headphones, however, we recommend running without so you can listen for any instructions from route marshals and soak up the amazing route entertainment & atmosphere!
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All Motiv Sports events aim to be inclusive, offering people of all abilities the opportunity to take part.
Please read the information below about taking part if you have a disability and/or require assistance on event day.
Wheelchairs:
Wheelchair entrants are permitted at the Oxford Half. At registration checkout, simply tick the wheelchair participant box and the event organisers will be in touch to coordinate any necessary details with you.
Hand cycles, however, are not permitted and all wheelchair participants must be self-propelled without support.
If you meet the elite qualifying time and are also taking part in a racing wheelchair, then you will start at the front of the race, shortly before the main field. If you are taking part in a day chair then you will start the race at the back of the main field.
Disabled participants who need assistance:
If you are a visually impaired runner or your disability and/or medical conditions means that you require a guide runner/assistant, then you can contact the event organisers directly at hello@oxfordhalf.com detailing your request.
The event organisers strongly advise that each participant and their guide should be appropriately identified and linked together in a safe way on event day. Guide dogs are permitted on the event site, however they are not permitted on the Oxford Half race route.
Cut off time
The cut off time for the Oxford Half Marathon is 3 hours and 30 minutes. Runners who are still on the course after this time are asked to move to the pavements to allow the streets to reopen, but they are still able to collect their medal at the finish line. The average time to walk a half marathon is 3.5 to 5 hours, so you will have time for walk breaks.