Ready, Steady, Go Oxford!
by Heather Edwards
Around 4,200 runners took to the streets of Oxford for the city's half marathon. They were sent off by Sir Roger Bannister at the start.
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Sir Roger starts the Oxford half
by Nia Mason
Sir Roger Bannister has been the guest of honour at the Oxford Half Marathon. He sounded the start for the thousands of runners taking part.
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TRAVEL - ROADS: Oxford Half Marathon road changes
One lane closed due to Oxford Half Marathon on A4142 Eastern By-Pass Road Westbound between Horspath Road and Sandy Lane West. From 9:00 until 10:45 on Sunday 14th October.
Watlington Road in both directions closed due to Oxford Half Marathon between Grenoble Road and Berry Close. There is also no access onto Watlington Street from Oxford Road, Garsington. From 9:00 until 10:00 on Sunday 14th October.
Oxford Half Marathon route
The Oxford Half Marathon starts on Grenoble Road at 9.30am.
Oxford Half Marathon today
The Oxford Half Marathon takes place today. Sir Roger Bannister will set the runners off at the starting line on Grenoble Road near the Kassam Stadium at 9.30am. The half marathon finishes inside the stadium.
New route for Oxford race
The route of the Oxford Half Marathon has been changed for the 2012 race to make it more appealing for runners.
Two thousand people took part in the inaugural event last September, which started and finished at the Kassam Stadium.
Organisers said when it returned on October 14 it would take in Christ Church Meadow, the Thames Towpath and the Cowley Mini plant.
Up to 6,000 people will be able to take part. Race organisers have also promised to sort problems with parking and traffic which delayed the race last year.
By holding it in October rather than September they hope to attract more students. The 2011 half marathon raised £16,000 for Helen and Douglas House charity.
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