NEW FOR 2027
We are delighted to announce the launch of TRAIL ESCAPE : OXFORD
About Trail Escape: Oxford
STUNNING TRAILS
The marathon and the 25km will start just outside the city, which will be accessible by public transport, and a short distance from Oxford itself.
The routes will follow a traffic-free ‘green corridor’ to pick up well established and maintained trails along the picturesque riverside and relatively flat Oxfordshire countryside.
There will be stunning views to the city - and the best part - you will get to finish your 25km or marathon in the heart of historic and beautiful Oxford!
ROUTE INFORMATION
The routes across this beautiful countryside will be less challenging than some of the other Trail Escape destinations!
These provisional routes are being finalised but can be viewed below for an idea of what to expect on the day.
MARATHON
Both start and finish venues have good connections to public transport.
Bags can be dropped at the start and will be delivered to the finish.
MARATHON START : DIDCOT
MARATHON FINISH LOCATION: OXFORD CITY CENTRE
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RUN / HIKE START: FROM 08:00
Please note the route will likely be updated further for 2027 - this is not finalised.
25km
Both start and finish venues have good connections to public transport. Bags can be dropped at the start and will be delivered to the finish.
25KM START: DIDCOT
25KM FINISH LOCATION: OXFORD CITY CENTRE
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25km RUN/HIKE START TIME:
25km HIKE/WALK START TIME: from 08:00 - TBC EXACT TIMINGS ACCORDING TO NUMBERS
Please note the route will likely be updated further for 2027 - this is not finalised.
RACE PACK COLLECTION
YOU MUST COLLECT YOUR BIB NUMBER WITH TIMING CHIP.
WE WILL NOT BE POSTING ANY RACE PACKS.
Collect on:
Friday 18 June 2027, 4pm - 7pm from Didcot (Info Tent where the event will start)
OR
Saturday 19 June 2027 - Info Tent at the start - from 7am
Numbers will be allocated upon collection. Someone else can collect on your behalf but they will need your booking reference number.
CITY FINISH
Both start and finish venues will have fantastic connections to public transport. Bags can be dropped at the start and will be delivered to the finish.
Head out on traffic-free routes to escape city streets and explore the vast expanse of rolling hills, riverside fields and woodland beyond.
Enjoy the rare opportunity to take part in a trail event that offers city convenience! Book a place to stay, enjoy the city, the trails and celebrate with friends & family.
RUN OR HIKE
Choose to run or hike / walk.
The routes will suit all levels of runners and experienced walkers. (We would recommend you can walk for at least seven hours non stop before taking part in the marathon event.)
If you sign up to run, don’t worry if you need to walk some of the way - that’s encouraged so you can properly take in the beauty of where you are running! The terrain may be challenging in places, but we assure you that slowing down to take in everything that is Trail Escape is more than acceptable.
Marshals, signage & spectators
FULLY SUPPORTED ROUTE
All of the events will be fully supported with way-finding and marshals just like a traditional road event.
There will be Aid Stations in place with fuel, food, hydration & toilets to help you along the way.
Friends and family can support participants at the start. They can then take the train to Oxford, which is a short journey, to see finishers cross the finish line and celebrate in this beautiful city together!
TIMING, MEDALS & T SHIRTS
This will be a timed event but not necessarily a race.
Your goal is to enjoy running or walking on these incredible routes. Stopping to enjoy the views is strongly encouraged.
Forget the pressure of chasing PBs or worrying about split times. Trail Escape is about enjoying the environment we are taking you through on your way to getting that medal for finishing a Trail Escape.
All participants can pick up a finisher T shirt at the finish (optional).