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2012 Run to the Beat Half Marathon

Use your determination

Set your goal today to run this half marathon. You're taking on an amazing challenge, for you and the poor people that you'll be helping.

Run for Oxfam and every one of your footsteps will be felt around the world.

Secure your Oxfam place now

Race details

  • When: Sunday 28 October 2012
  • Location: London
  • Distance: 13.1 miles

How to get a place in the 2012 Run to the Beat

  • Oxfam charity place entry fee:
  • £35
  • Oxfam charity place fundraising pledge: £350

Own place runners sign up

Use your own place

Public entries for 2012 Run to the Beat Half Marathon are now open! You can visit their website to get your own place.

Once you have secured your own place notify us and you'll receive your Oxfam running pack along with all our support.

About Run to the Beat

A half marathon with a difference. Research shows that running to music can improve performance by 20%, and Run to the Beat is based on this idea. In this race you will pound through the streets of London to live music events happening along the route.

Supporting your run

We love supporting our Team! We'll be there to help you reach your personal targets. When you run with us at the Run to the Beat Half Marathon using one of our charity places or your own place, you can bank on the Oxfam Running Team delivering:

  • On the day support - Your Oxfam Team will be at the Run to the Beat Half Marathon to cheer you on during the event and meet you at the finish line with food, massage and recovery goodies.
  • An ethical Oxfam running vest- in speedy Oxfam green with iron on letters to write your name or a message.
  • A running pack - full of fantastic fundraising ideas, professional training schedules designed by Olympic runner Liz Yelling and inspirational stories about Oxfam's work.
  • Regular expert advice - via our email newsletters to help you with all your running needs.
  • Our running team support line - for any questions, or if you simply need some encouragement or want to boast about a long run you've just done!
  • We're Running for Oxfam -A place to meet your fellow team members, share thoughts and adivce with like minded determined runners near you!