Thousands raced through Oxford’s streets this morning for the Half Marathon, a 13.1-mile route that took them from Broad Street to Summertown and University Parks before finishing at Parks Road.
Runners can fundraise for one of many charities. Corpus Christi College student Grace Wong, who ran for Alzheimer’s research, told Cherwell: “As I ran I tried to enjoy seeing the surroundings and not to feel pressured to run faster because everyone has their own pace. When I crossed the finishing line I was exhausted but I was happy I’d done it despite being under the weather.”
Spectators crowded around the fences to cheer on runners, so did live bands and DJs. All finishers received a medal and a T-shirt to celebrate their accomplishment.
