Run Jericho

Run Jericho logo

From Run Jericho

  • Date Sun 8th June 2025
  • Time 08:00
  • Location Oxford, Oxfordshire
  • Price £10.00 - £25.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 10km

Just added

Secure your place early

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Run Jericho event on Sunday, June 8th, 2025, held in the picturesque neighborhood of Jericho, Oxford. Organised by Run Jericho, this beloved community race invites participants of all abilities to enjoy chip-timed 10k and 5k races, along with a delightful 1-mile children's fun run. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, this event offers a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while soaking in the beautiful streets, meadows, colleges, and canals of this charming area.

After the races, stick around for some delicious ice-cream and refreshments as you bask in the vibrant community atmosphere. Not only will you have a great time, but you'll also be supporting a worthy cause, as 100% of the funds raised will go towards enhancing the education and welfare of pupils at St Barnabas Primary School. With a fundraising goal of £15,000 aimed at building a Multi-Use Sports Games Area in the community shared playground by Summer 2026, your participation will make a meaningful impact. Join us for a day of fitness, fun, and community spirit at Run Jericho!

Run Jericho

Sun 8th June 2025

Runners starting a race beneath a banner that reads "START" and "FINISH" in a vibrant outdoor setting. They wear numbered bibs and athletic gear, surrounded by onlookers and trees in the background. Three people joyfully pose with arms raised and smiling during a race. They wear numbered race bibs, with the woman on the left wearing black, the woman on the right in pink, and the man in the middle with a beard. Background shows greenery. Three children with numbered bibs interact with a person in a large cow costume. They are outdoors, standing in front of green foliage and a brick wall. The kids appear curious and excited. A group of people are running on a gravel path through a park. They are wearing athletic clothing in various colors. The path is surrounded by green grass and trees. The scene conveys a sense of community and outdoor activity. Children are energetically starting a race at an outdoor event. They're wearing numbered race bibs and running under a banner that reads "START" and "FINISH." A crowd of spectators and event staff are visible in the background. A group of people, wearing bright yellow "Official" and "Marshal" vests, stand in front of a start/finish line banner at an outdoor event. They pose for the photo on a pathway, with trees and buildings in the background. Cyclists stop at a table set up in a grassy field. One cyclist in a black helmet feeds a small white-and-black pony. Another cyclist in a red jacket stands nearby. Several bottles of water are on the table and ground, a bicycle lies nearby. A person dressed in colorful clothing and a blue wig entertains a group of children outdoors. The scene is festive with bunting overhead. Some children have numbers on their shirts, possibly participating in an event. The building in the background is brick. A person with long hair and a black backpack raises their arms while standing at a wooden fence overlooking a field with cows. A tree branch hangs overhead, and part of a building is visible to the right. Two men are running a race in a lush, green outdoor setting. The man in the front is wearing a blue shirt and a race bib numbered 752, giving a thumbs-up and smiling. The man behind him is wearing a red shirt and sunglasses, bib number 879. A serene canal scene with calm water reflecting a clear blue sky. Lush greenery lines the banks, including a weeping willow. A narrowboat is moored on the left, near an arched stone bridge. A red brick house stands on the right. A woman wearing athletic gear approaches a finish line, arms outstretched, smiling, in a race event. A person in a "Marshall" vest welcomes her. Onlookers cheer in the background on a sunny day.

Organiser's Description

Join us for our much-loved races amongst the beautiful streets, meadows, colleges and canals of Jericho, Oxford. Run Jericho offers chip-timed 10k and 5k races, plus a 1 mile children's fun run - perfect for seasoned runners and complete beginners alike.
Stick around after the race for ice-cream and refreshments and to enjoy the wonderful community atmosphere.
100% of funds raised go towards St Barnabas Primary School to enhance the pupils' education and welfare. Our fundraising goal is £15,000 for a Multi-Use Sports Games Area to be built in Summer 2026 in the community shared playground.

Races

  • 1 Mile Children's Fun Run

    Open to Primary School Aged Children 4-11 Years of Age. Nursery Children Aged 4 on Race Day Can Participate.

    Sun 8th June 2025 (09:15)

    £10.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 5k

    Sun 8th June 2025 (09:55)

    £15.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?
  • 10k

    Sun 8th June 2025 (10:00)

    £25.00

    UK Athletics (UKA) save £2.00

    Booking for more than 1?

Reviews

Doing this event?

First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event. You'll be able to review this event once it's taken place.

Location

27 Hart Street, Oxford, OX2 6BN, United Kingdom

Who's In

See who else is doing this event

Be the first

No-one has marked this event as 'Doing' or 'Maybe' yet. Will you be the first?

You might like

8 Jun 2025

£10.00 - £25.00