Oxford Half 2027 sells out in record four hours

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 16 Oct, 06:08 · Archive

Standard entries for the 2027 Oxford Half sold out in four hours, the fastest sell-out in four consecutive years of growing demand.

Standard entries for the 2027 Oxford Half sold out in four hours on Sunday 11 October, immediately following the conclusion of the 2026 race. This is the fastest sell-out yet, compared with three weeks for the 2026 edition, representing the fourth consecutive year of accelerating demand for the half marathon.

The only remaining entry options are through charity places or premium tickets. The Cambridge x Oxford: The Half Marathon Challenge, which involves running the Cambridge Half Marathon on 14 March followed by the Oxford Half in October, also sold out on the same day. More charity places will be available for 2027 than ever before, with Alzheimer's Society as the headline charity partner alongside 22 other national and local charities. More than £1.6 million was raised for over 180 charities in this year's event.

Premium tickets remain available, including indoor hospitality, exclusive merchandise, a personalised race bib, private bag drop, and free food and drink.

How it is being reported

• Oxford Half 2027 sells out in just four hours as demand reaches new highThe rapid sell-out marks the fourth consecutive year of increasing demand for the Oxford Half race, which continues to grow in popularity.Oxfordshire Guardian · 16 Oct, 05:00
• Oxford Half 2027 sells out in just four hours as demand reaches new highThe rapid sell-out marks the fourth consecutive year of increasing demand for the Oxford Half race, which continues to grow in popularity.Oxford Mail · 16 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Oxford Half · Cambridge Half Marathon · Alzheimer's Society · Oxford

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