• Can I listen to music or wear headphones whilst racing?

  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!Few readers

• How do I get my Oxford Half race pack?

  Race Pack Delivery: You can purchase race pack delivery upon registration, in which case your race pack will be posted to you 2 weeks prior to the event. Your address must be up to date on your registration at least 6 weeks before the event in order for these to be sent to the correct place as we will not be able to re-send. To update your address or add race pack delivery you need to access your registration via the ‘Let’s do This’ platform here. OnFew readers

• How can i sign up to be a pacer?

  We’re currently gathering expressions of interest for pacing here. Please note we will be in touch closer to event day.Few readers

• I am a charity looking to purchase places for the Oxford Half, how do I do this?

  If they are available, you can purchase charity places here: Are you a charity? — Oxford Half If you opt to pay for your places via invoice: you will be issued an invoice within 4 working days. Following payment, your event places will be reserved immediately. Once your places have been confirmed as paid, you will be sent a link to access your event dashboard to invite your fundraisers to register for the event. If you have any questions, pleaseFew readers

• Is the event UKA licensed?

  The Oxford Half is currently not UKA licensed, but it will still be officially measured and exceed all the operational standards. We hope to continue to offer an incredible experience for runners to enjoy this amazing City. Our races are mass participation events and our focus is creating inclusive events for runners of all experience and abilities, including all the club runners who take part each year, along with the first-timers, charity fundraisers and all other mass participants. We hopeFew readers

• Is there bag drop for the Oxford Half?

  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 ourFew readers

• Why am I being redirected to Let's Do This when entering the Oxford Half 2025?

  'Let’s Do This' is our partner registration platform to take on the Oxford Half entries for 2025. When you enter the Oxford Half, your entry information and payment is processed by 'Let’s Do This' and passed securely to Motiv Sports. Your bank statement will show 'Let’s Do This' against your event entry and you will receive a booking confirmation email from 'Let’s Do This'. Once you are entered, all event communication will come from Motiv Sports and the Oxford Half team.Few readers

• Participant Information

  Additional race day information will become available to all participants in the weeks leading up to the event. If you have any questions or concerns in the meantime, please contact us at ‘hello@oxfordhalf.com’ To give you an idea of what to expect, here is a link to the 2024 Race Day Guide - please note the 2025 Race Day Guide will contain updates and changes, so be sure to check back for the most current information closer to the event.Few readers

• How do I run the Oxford Half for a charity?

  You can find all Oxford Half charity partners on the  Oxford charities page of the website here. Contact the charity of your choice and let them know you'd like to run for them! We recommend setting up a JustGiving page to assist with marketing and securing your funds.Few readers

• Are there changing facilities at the Oxford Half?

  We usually have a limited amount of changing space available for runners to use at the Oxford Half, which will be located close to the bag drop area. The Race Day Guide will have more information and will be available 2 weeks prior to the event and emailed to all runners!Few readers

• Is there a 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 pavement to allow the streets to reopen, but they are still able to collect a medal at the finish line.Few readers

• What time does the Oxford Half start?

  The event is set to start at 9.30am. Specific starting information will be shared with all participants in the weeks leading up to the event. All runners will be pre-allocated a start pen letter which will denote their arrival time, time to move to the start pen and the estimated time that they will cross the start line!  The start pen letters are allocated to runners based on their predicted finish time. Further detailed information will be shared with you well in advance of race day, along wFew readers

• Travelling to the Oxford Half Marathon?

  We'll be working with a local bus company on the park and ride system for 2025. Further info will follow.Few readers

• I bought a place through a charity, do I need to do anything else in order to participate?

  After purchasing the entry from the charity you have to wait for them to process it. Once they have done so, you will receive an email with a link that will lead you to the Let's Do This registration platform. Here you will be able to claim your entry by filling in all of the required details. As soon as you have completed registration, paid for any add-ons and submitted the form, you should receive an email confirmation. NOTE: you will be able to participate in the Oxford Half Marathon onlyFew readers