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Blenheim Palace Triathlon

Swim, bike, run and experience stunning scenery at the Blenheim Palace Triathlon. This iconic weekend of movement offers both beginner-friendly and advanced challenges!

Date: 6th – 7th June 2026

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

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Bike Oxford

Cycle through the city centre and beautiful surrounding countryside! Bike Oxford is a day of short (25 miles), medium (50 miles) and long (75 miles) marked rides, taking in the best scenery of Oxford.

Date: 21 June 2026

Oxford

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Oxford Half Marathon

Celebrate running, movement, and the Oxford community with entertainment and cheering fans as you take in the stunning sights of Oxford.

Date: 11th October 2026

Oxford University Parks

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Amsterdam Half Marathon

Join over 18,500 marathon runners who take in the major sites of one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Amsterdam. The perfect destination marathon for charity runners looking for a challenge in a city vibrant with culture.

Date: 18th October 2026

Amsterdam

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Abingdon Marathon

One of the oldest marathons in the UK, the Abingdon Marathon attracts keen runners nationwide seeking personal best times or those wishing to complete a user-friendly first marathon.

Date: 18th October 2026

Abingdon

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Mental Elf Festive Fun Run

Mental Elf is a festive fun run for everyone – whether you’re a seasoned runner or prefer a stroll. Walk, jog, skip, or run, it’s all about having lots of festive fun.

Date: coming soon

Harwell Campus

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Paris Marathon

The Schneider Electric Marathon de Paris is now one of the biggest marathons in the world and perfectly combines a personal challenge with the chance to discover one of the world’s greatest cities.

Date: coming soon

Paris, France

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Barcelona Half Marathon 2027

The half-marathon in Barcelona, also known as the Mitja Marató de Barcelona, is held every February. It’s the second largest running event in Barcelona next to the Marathon.

Date: coming soon

Barcelona, Spain

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Barcelona Marathon

The Barcelona Marathon is one of the most popular in Europe. The course takes you through the centre of the city and includes main landmarks such as the Camp Nou (the home of Barcelona FC), Sagrada Familia, the Parc de Cuitdadella and finishing a short distance from La Rambla.

Date: 14th March 2027

Barcelona, Spain

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Reading Half Marathon

Take in the highlights of the centre of Reading where you will experience huge crowd support and pass through the beautiful grounds of the University campus.

Date: 27th March 2027

Reading

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Paris Half Marathon 2027

The Paris Half Marathon is one of the best overseas half marathons for UK runners to take part in!

Date: coming soon

Paris, France

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By joining Team OxMind you will receive:

A branded OxMind vest or t-shirt and fundraising pack full of advice and tips

A dedicated point of contact throughout your journey to provide support with fundraising and training to help you smash your challenge

A certificate to acknowledge your fundraising achievements

Knowledge that your funds will support over 10,000 people within Oxfordshire who struggle with their mental health

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“An amazing experience for such a fantastic cause. Can’t explain the feeling I got when finishing knowing I raised a lot of money for people like me who have and are struggling. I commend Oxfordshire mind for their fantastic work they do.”

Oxford Half Marathon Runner