When: 11 October 2026
Where: Oxford, England
Distance: Half Marathon
Registration fee: £25 (+ booking fee)
Minimum sponsorship: £300
Registration for the Oxford Half Marathon 2026 has closed, if you would like to pre-register and be the first to hear when 2027 places are announced then please get in touch with the fundraising team at fundraising@mstrust.org.uk or by phone at 01462 536007.
Alternatively, you can check out our other running events.
If you register for the Oxford Half Marathon for the MS Trust you will receive:
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 536 007
The minimum age for participants is 17
Yes - there will be a space to store your bag whilst you run. You will receive your race number in the post if you purchased race pack postage, which will also contain your bag label and bag collection tab.
Please visit the tent that corresponds to your race number range. Any bag dropped at the bag drop must be a maximum of 45cm x 45cm x 25cm (normal backpack size). Larger bags, holdalls and any size suitcase, will not be accepted. Random bag checks will also be in operation on event day by the security team – please follow all instructions if asked by one of the event day team.
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!
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.
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 pavement to allow the streets to reopen, but they are still able to collect a medal at the finish line.
