Race For Life Oxford
Flat 5K through University Parks and the historic streets of Oxford, raising funds for life saving cancer research in a welcoming atmosphere.
| Date | Sunday 28th June, 2026 |
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| Distance | 5K + other events: 10K |
| Location | The Parks |
| Town/City | Oxford |
| Area | Oxfordshire |
| Start postcode | OX1 3RF |
| Start time | 10:30am |
| Website | Visit website |
The Race for Life Oxford 5K is a community fundraising event held in the beautiful surroundings of University Parks, raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK. Welcoming runners, joggers and walkers of all abilities, the event encourages participants to complete the distance at their own pace while supporting life saving cancer research.
The flat course starts and finishes on the grass within University Parks before following park paths and closed roads through the historic streets of Oxford. Combining green open spaces with the city's famous surroundings, the route offers an enjoyable and accessible 5K suitable for first time participants as well as more experienced runners.
With a friendly atmosphere, refreshments, accessible facilities and enthusiastic support around the course, the Race for Life Oxford 5K provides an inspiring day of community participation. Every entry helps fund life saving research, making each step part of the effort to help beat cancer.
