What an amazing 10k event from start to finish. The atmosphere was incredible, helped hugely by the music and entertainment along the sidelines which kept runners and spectators energised throughout the course. A particular highlight was the warm-up led by David Lloyds, which the Bicester School students absolutely loved, it really set the tone for an exciting and inclusive event. The logistics of the event were clearly very carefully planned. From the placement of facilities and support stations to the overall flow of runners and spectators, everything felt thoughtfully organised and easy to navigate. The organisation throughout the day was superb, and the event organisers deserve enormous credit for delivering such a professional and welcoming experience. The course itself is fantastic. Running through the streets and iconic sites of Oxford makes this a truly aspirational event and gives it a unique character that stands out from many other races. It is both scenic and inspiring, creating an experience that feels special whether you are an experienced runner or taking part for the first time. I have had such positive feedback! As the event continues to grow, one area that could be developed further is the management of runner pens and timings. It may be worth looking at how events such as the Oxford Half organise wave starts and pacing to help improve runner flow and overall experience as participation increases. Overall, this was a brilliantly delivered event with an outstanding atmosphere, a memorable course, and exceptional organisation. A huge congratulations to everyone involved.

Really enjoyed this race. Smooth , flowing start ( not easy with 7000 runner ) Great support from the public all the way round. Varied course switching from leafy houses to city centre to parkland. Music and drummers spurring you on. Neat water station on a bend so you could see it coming and prepare. Loved the comparer before and after and finally, loads of portaloos/urinals prior to and after the race in the village. All in all a very well run event and will definitely do it next year.

Always such a great atmosphere and an enjoyable, well planned event. Staff and volunteers working hard to keep things running smoothly. The route itself was better this year and good to see more water being handed out! The start did feel a little more congested, the whole pace pen was a better idea overall but could have been better due to people taking a short cut out the park to the start line which lead to us all getting mixed up anyway!