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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">TRIATHLONS&nbsp;</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://thefixevents.com/the-all-nations-triathlon">All Nations Sprint Triathlon</a>, Dorney Lake</h2>



When:&nbsp;Sat 11 May



Cost:&nbsp;£50



What to expect:&nbsp;You&#8217;re at an Olympic venue here (2012 rowing events were held on the lake), so all the more motivation to cross the finish line. This race has a buzzing&nbsp;atmosphere, plus it&#8217;s a flat and friendly course, all abilities welcome (400m swim, 20k bike, 5k run).



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-blenheim-palace-triathlon-woodstock"><a href="https://www.blenheimtriathlon.com">Blenheim Palace Triathlon</a>, Woodstock</h2>



When:&nbsp;Sat 1 &#8211; Sun 2 June



Cost:&nbsp;From £90



What to expect:&nbsp;You&#8217;ll get a scenic tour of Blenheim&#8217;s beautiful grounds with the route looping around the palace. There are&nbsp;four entry options &#8211; sprint (750m swim, 19.8km bike, 5.4km run), super-sprint (400m, 13.3km bike, 2.9km run), you can enter in a team for the sprint relay (750m swim, 19.8km bike, 5.4km run), and there&#8217;s also a Weekend Warrior option where you can go for as long and as far as you can.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://uktriathlon.co.uk/events/henley-triathlon">Henley Triathlon</a>, Henley-on-Thames</h2>



When: Sun&nbsp;2 June



Cost:&nbsp;From £79



What to expect:&nbsp;This is the fifteenth year of Henley Triathlon which takes place at&nbsp;Henley Leisure Centre and within the grounds of Gillotts School. The swim (400m) takes place in an indoor heated pool, followed by a cycle around rural Oxfordshire (25km) and a flat grass run (5km). There&#8217;s also a super-sprint and women-only race (200m swim, 12.5K cycle, 2.5k run). There&#8217;s also a brilliant children&#8217;s race with a relaxed, family atmosphere.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cowman-calfman-amp-stampede-triathlon-emberton-park-milton-keynes"><a href="https://resultsbase.net/event/6834">Cowman,&nbsp;Calfman &amp; Stampede&nbsp;Triathlon</a>, Emberton Park, Milton Keynes&nbsp;</h2>



When: Sun 4 Aug



Cost: From £60



What to expect:&nbsp;There are three races on offer here &#8211; the middle distance Cowman (1.9km swim, 90km bike, 21.1km run), the Calfman which is just over standard distance&nbsp;(900m swim, 46km bike, 10km run) and the Stampede&nbsp;(750m swim, 22k bike, 5.25k run) a sprint option that was introduced in 2018. You can tackle the events individually or enter as a team for the longer distances.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.swimoxford.co.uk/swimrun" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lock to Lock SwimRun,</a> Eynsham Lock&nbsp;</h2>



When: Sun 15 Sept



Cost:&nbsp;£100



What to expect: Clue&#8217;s in the name, there&#8217;s no cycle in this race around&nbsp;Oxford University meadows. The race starts in&nbsp;the medieval village of Eynsham with a 4k swim across the Thames and finishes with a 14k hilly off-road woodland run.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">RUNNING&nbsp;</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.parkrun.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Parkrun UK</a></h2>



When:&nbsp;various 



Cost:&nbsp;Free



What to expect:&nbsp;Parkrun organises totally free 5k timed runs in 692 locations (and counting) around the world open to all ages and abilities. All you need to do is search your hometown to find your nearest run, sling on your trainers and go! Parkrun also organises junior races for any younger budding athletes.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://mkmarathon.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MK Marathon Weekend,</a> Milton Keynes</h2>



When: Sun 5 &#8211; Mon 6 May 



Cost: From £20



What to expect: A full weekend of different events from 5k, 10k half and full marathons, a relay and a one mile Superhero fun run. The routes are scenic running through woodland and past lakes, but save a little energy &#8211; there&#8217;s a festival waiting for runners at the finish line with street food vendors and musical performances.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.timeoutdoors.com/events/bidwells-oxford-town-and-gown/10k">Bidwells Oxford Town and Gown</a>, Oxford</h2>



When:&nbsp;Sun 12 May



Cost:&nbsp;From £28.50



What to expect:&nbsp;Dating back to the 1980s, this award-winning race is famously the only closed-road City Centre 10K in Oxford. The route weaves along the River Cherwell and closes the race in the University Parks which will be covered in gorgeous spring blossom. Best of all, the profits from this race are donated to the Muscular Dystrophy UK charity. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.timeoutdoors.com/events/deddington-four-farms-challenge">Deddington Four Farms Challenge</a>, Oxon</h2>



When:&nbsp;Sun 19 May



Cost:&nbsp;From £7.50



What to expect:&nbsp;A great choice for first-timers and pros, this race has newly added a 5K and 10K route, alongside the daring 20K. You’ll race around the village of Deddington, starting at the historic Deddington Castle site.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-endure-24-reading-berkshire-nbsp"><a href="https://www.endure24.co.uk/endure24-reading/">Endure 24</a>, Reading, Berkshire&nbsp;</h2>



When:&nbsp;Sat 8 – Sun 9 June&nbsp;&nbsp;



Cost:&nbsp;From £20



What to expect:&nbsp;Just over the border in Berkshire, this is the ultimate fitness test lasting 24 hours (yep, you read that right). The goal is to complete the 8K loop around&nbsp;Wasing Park as many times as you can in one day – you can choose to take on the challenge solo or as part of a relay team.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.timeoutdoors.com/events/deddington-four-farms-challenge"></a>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-chiltern-ridge-half-marathon-aylesbury-nbsp"><a href="https://www.timeoutdoors.com/events/chiltern-ridge-half-marathon">Chiltern Ridge Half Marathon</a>, Aylesbury&nbsp;</h2>



When:&nbsp;Sun 16 Jun&nbsp;



Cost:&nbsp;From £30



What to expect:&nbsp;If the Chilterns can deliver on anything, it’s unbeatable vistas and this is no exception. The 21km run takes you along the Ridgeway National Trail to&nbsp;Whiteleaf Hill then around loops around the forest at the Whiteleaf nature reserve. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-maverick-adidas-terrex-x-series-chilterns-2024-bucks"><a href="https://www.maverick-race.com/products/the-maverick-adidas-terrex-x-series-chilterns-2024">The Maverick Adidas Terrex X Series Chilterns 2024</a>, Bucks</h2>



When: Sat 20 Jul



Cost: From £35



What to expect: With four races to choose from (10, 22, 40, and 50km), this route is a lovely one, taking runners across the Icknield Way, up Whiteleaf Hill and the surrounding areas while the native Red Kites soar up above you. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-one-on-the-trail-marlow"><a href="https://www.timeoutdoors.com/events/the-one-on-the-trail-marlow">The One on the Trail</a>, Marlow</h2>



When:&nbsp;Sun 15 Sep&nbsp;



Cost:&nbsp;From £10



What to expect:&nbsp;Now this is a winner for the whole family – little ones and young teens can take on the 1km route while ages 17+ race in the 10K or Half Marathon (13.1 miles), which weave through the scenic Bucks and Oxon countryside starting from Temple and passing through Marlow and Henley.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.letsdothis.com/gb/e/oxford-half-marathon-19683">Oxford Half Marathon</a>, Oxford&nbsp;</h2>



When:&nbsp;Sun 13 Oct 



Cost: From £49.50



What to expect:&nbsp;A jaw-dropping 13.1 mile route around Oxford&#8217;s historic buildings&nbsp;and universities. The route is mainly flat, so go for your PB. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-wendover-woods-marathon-wendover"><a href="https://www.nice-work.org.uk/e/wendover-woods-marathon-half-marathon-and-10k-9226">Wendover Woods Marathon</a>, Wendover </h2>



When:&nbsp;Sun 3 Nov 



Cost:&nbsp;From £25



What to expect:&nbsp;A stunning trail through this idyllic spot in the Chilterns with a variety of races including a full marathon (four laps around the woods), half a marathon (two laps), and a 10K. Plus, an easy 1K for kids. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Fancy something a bit different?</h2>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://thelittlewelly.co.uk/henley/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Little Welly,</a> Henley Showground</h2>



When:&nbsp;Sat 8 &#8211; Sun 9 Jun



Cost:&nbsp;Course &amp; festival from £23.50



What to expect:&nbsp;Little Welly is the biggest obstacle course for kids in the UK and returns for its seventh year in Henley with a new location at the Showground, new obstacles, entertainment and a longer course. The course is a&nbsp;hop, skip, jump and dash through loads of challenges,&nbsp;taking in streams, trails, mud and woodland. There&#8217;s also an accompanying festival with kart racing, rope climbing, circus skills workshops, live music, helter skelter, laser tag, climbing wall, pony rides and loads of family activities. 



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-midsummer-murder-henley"><a href="https://www.timeoutdoors.com/events/midsummer-murder">Midsummer Murder</a>, Henley</h2>



When:&nbsp;Sun 23 Jun&nbsp;



Cost:&nbsp;From £25



What to expect:&nbsp;For a change of pace, Midsummer Murder takes you through the postcard-pretty village of Hambleden where the famous Midsomer Murders was filmed – the unique interest here is taking in the beauty of the locale from country pubs, neighbouring Chilterns villages, and tackling the hills in either a 10.4 mile or Half Marathon (14.3 miles) run.&nbsp;



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://toughmudder.co.uk/events/south-west/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tough Mudder,</a> Badminton Estate, Glos&nbsp;</h2>



When: Sat 10 Aug



Cost:&nbsp;From £100



What to expect:&nbsp;This one&#8217;s all about getting muddy so, naturally, we&#8217;re all for it. The Tough Mudder 15k (formally known as The Classic) is a 15km off-road race including 30 obstacles. There&#8217;s also a shorter, 5km version with 13 obstacles.



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-maverick-exposure-lights-dark-oxfordshire-2024-stonor-park"><a href="https://www.maverick-race.com/products/the-maverick-exposure-lights-dark-oxfordshire-2024">The Maverick Exposure Lights Dark Oxfordshire 2024</a>, Stonor Park</h2>



When: Sat 30 Nov



Cost: From £25.



What to expect: And now for something completely different. Fancy a night run in the stunning surrounds of Stonor Park? You&#8217;ll need a head torch and a touch of madness but the organisers promise an amazing experience. Choose from 7, 11 and 15 km courses.

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