The Bannister Series
From Rasselbock Running
Event summary
Participants can choose from three thrilling events: The Bannister 6 (AM) from 8 AM to 2 PM, The Bannister 6 (PM) from 3 PM to 9 PM, and The Bannister 12 from 9 AM to 9 PM. Each lap is a precise 400 meters, and every participant will have the chance to track their progress with a timing chip provided at registration. Whether you're aiming for a marathon distance of 106 laps, a half marathon with 53 laps, or even an ultra, every lap counts towards your personal achievement. Join us for a day filled with camaraderie, motivation, and the spirit of running at this iconic venue!
The Bannister Series
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The Bannister 12
12 Hour Entry
Entries closed£65.00
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The Bannister 6 (AM)
6 Hour Morning Entry
Entries closed£40.00
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The Bannister 6 (PM)
6 Hour Afternoon Entry
Entries closed£40.00
Event information
Iffley Rd, Oxford OX4 1EQ
It is best to pop over to Google to plot your exact directions to the Sports Center as there are multiple ways to get to the track through Oxford. The car parking area is limited at the sports center so we would recommend parking at a car park close to the running track. We’re working on a dedicated space for cars to park close by and will let you know in the future if this comes together.
Organiser's description
Welcome to Iffley Road, the running track where Sir Roger Bannister broke the 4-minute mile way back on the 6th May 1954. It’ll be the location of our new event, The Bannister Series. You’ll take on either a 6-hour or 12-hour challenge to see how far you can run in your time frame. Does anyone want to also try for a 4-minute mile?!
We’re honored to be allowed to hold our first track event here and we cannot wait to welcome you all this summer. How many laps can you manage in your set six or twelve-hour time frame? 400 Meters isn’t far, but those laps start to add up pretty quickly.
We will be running three events throughout the day, two six-hour runs and a twelve-hour run;
The Bannister 6 (AM) – Event time 8am until 2pm
The Bannister 6 (PM) – Event Time 3pm until 9pm
The Bannister 12 – Event Time 9am until 9pm
Each lap is counted as exactly 400 meters long and it doesn’t matter if you run on the inside or the outside of the track, your final distance will be counted by how many laps you complete.
This means that you’ll need to have completed 106 laps for a marathon, 53 laps will be classed as a half marathon and 113 laps will be classed as an ultra. You can finish your event at any time within your chosen time span., and as long as you have completed one lap then you will be classed as a finisher.
Timing Monkey will be around for the full day to record everyone’s progress. You will be supplied with a timing chip at registration that will track the number of laps that you complete along with the time of each lap. The results will be available online throughout and after the event.
Rasselbock Running
Here at Rasselbock we love organizing events that we'd want to take part in ourselves. Be it with unique and different styles of events that haven't been seen before, to simply run and submit events with some massive medals! We organise in-person events around the Midlands with a focus on fun, participation, and have no set distance. The majority of the events looped courses with a 6-hour cut-off window. Complete as many laps as you'd like, although you need only complete one to be classed as a finisher! We are a new small company and every person who signs up feels like part of our little family. We'd love to have you on board. Eric + Jonathan
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