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Sign up to walk, cycle, swim or run in aid of Oxfordshire Mind and join the fight for better mental health in Oxfordshire!

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London Marathon

Experience the cheering crowds and take in some of the most famous landmarks in the city – including Buckingham Palace, The Cutty Sark, Tower Bridge and Canary Wharf.

Date: 27th April 2025

London

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If you’ve been successful in securing a place through the public ballot then we’d love for you to join our team! Email us.

Blenheim 7k

World Heritage site Blenheim Palace is the magical location for this family-friendly fun run with a beautiful lakeside off road section.

Date: 18th May 2025

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock

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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: 7th – 8th June 2025

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: 22nd June 2025

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: 12th October 2025

Oxford University Parks

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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: 19th October 2025

Abingdon

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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-19th October 2025

Amsterdam

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Mental Elf

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: TBC 2025

TBC

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: TBC 2026

Reading

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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

Get in touch

If you have any questions or would like to know more about fundraising for Oxfordshire Mind, please contact our fundraising team by:

Phone: 07803 520359
Email: [email protected]

“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