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Oxford Half Marathon parties in a style like never before

This year, the Oxford Half Marathon will be celebrating running, movement, and the Oxford community through a street party style October 8.

The Virgin Sport Oxford Half Marathon tickets are now on sale! The route takes you through some of the most beautiful places in the city of dreaming spires; including the iconic Clarendon Building, the charming village of Old Marston and past the stunning Radcliffe Camera in the city centre. In true Virgin Sport style, the run will also feature a plethora of entertainment along the route, with local bands and DJs placed every mile to make sure you’re running to a beat. The Race Village in Oxford’s renowned University Parks will feature local food, more entertainment and is a great location to explore the city from. Virgin Sport Oxford Half Marathon is the third Virgin Sport event of 2017, following Hackney (April 30) and Westminster (July 9). Virgin Sport is co-located in New York City and London, and led by CEO Mary Wittenberg, former President/CEO of New York Road Runners and Race Director for the New York City Marathon. In the coming months, Virgin Sport will expand to new festivals of sport and active lifestyle products in cities and communities around the world. There are a limited number of early bird tickets at £40 and include free photos, an asics technical finisher’s t-shirt, a medal, tote bag and spectator app. Tickets are available to purchase from https://uk.virginsport.com/event/oxford-2017/tickets.  

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