Bannister Community Mile

The route will take participants through a scenic journey, passing by six prestigious Oxford University colleges (Lincoln, Brasenose, All Souls, Queens, University, and Magdalen), as well as some of Oxford's architectural gems like the University Church and the Botanical Gardens. Runners will then proceed to Magdalen Bridge, spanning the Cherwell River, before culminating their run along Iffley Road. To the right, they'll have a captivating view of the Iffley Road Track, now known as the Sir Roger Bannister Track, where the historic record-breaking moment occurred.

​At the finish line, runners will be presented with a keepsake from this momentous run, and they'll have the opportunity to explore the track and enjoy the Mile Fair.

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Bespoke Medal
Closed Roads
Chip Timing
Brilliant atmosphere
Excellent communication

Can I come and spectate?
We welcome spectators with open arms, and would love to see as many people as possible lining Iffley Road to encourage and motivate the runners throughout their mile efforts.

How old do I have to be to enter?
Runners must be at 6 years of age to take part in the mass participation mile. For BMC track races please see the BMC website for age restrictions.

Can I enter the Elite Mile race?
The Elite Mile race is invitation only, but the BMC track races and mass mile are open to everyone.

What are the BMC entry standards?
Please visit the track meet entry page on the BMC website to view entry standards.

What if I don't have a track mile time?
1500m times
Equivalent 1500m times will be accepted as a qualifying time for this event. If you do not have a mile time please add your 1500m time to the comments sections of the entry process. We will then make manually make a decision as to accept or not. Your entry may be placed into ‘deferred’ before a decision is made.

Mass road mile
If you do not qualify for the track races as your PBs are outside of the qualifying standards then please enter the mass road mile. We had to introduce standards this year due to increased demand but have worked hard to organise a road mile for all! We hope to have as many as 2000 people in the mass mile, so should be a brilliant event. You are still welcome to come and spectate the track meet in the afternoon after your race.

Spectators are welcome at Iffley Road Track throughout the day, with food and drink stalls, a pop-up World Athletics museum, and health and fitness groups all present. In the late afternoon, there will be a presentation of World Athletics Heritage Plaques in recognition of Bannister’s achievement and the contribution of OUAC – 164 years old – to the development of athletics. The whole community is invited to attend the track meet