The Otmoor Challenge 2023 

The Otmoor Challenge has been running for over 40 years and raises funds for local charities, organisations and causes such as the village church, Beckley C of E School, local interest groups,youth groups and village hall.

The half-marathon route consists of 6 miles of quiet country roads and just over 7 miles of off-road sections including stiles, fields,  uneven footpaths and bridleways, and one demanding hill at the 10 mile point at Beckley. The route circumnavigates Otmoor, a large RSPB conservation area, via 7 villages - historically described as "The Seven Towns of Otmoor".

General Info and conditions

Run Start 10am 1st July. Registration will close at 9.30am.  Please allow plenty of time to collect bib on the day.

Bib Collection on day - no race packs will be sent out in advance. 

The local WI will be providing refreshments on the day with cakes, tea and soft drinks. 

Location - Millennium Village Hall, Straight Mile, Horton-cum-Studley, OX33 1AD.

Parking, toilets and changing facilities are available. There is no bag drop provided.

Cut off - 3 hrs cut off but we will accommodate where possible if near to the cut-off , course will remain open past this time subject to race directors discretion but you may not get an official time. 

Entries may be available on the day but this is subject to availability and no guarantee of this. Entry numbers are limited.

Age - Minimum Age for runners  is 17 inline with UKA rules

Refunds - we do not normally offer refunds after entrance is paid - see below

Distance - this is a multi-terrain race of Half Marathon distance

Race awards are awarded from the Gun Time. see website for previous year categories under results

Runners must obey marshals at all times, the run does take place on open roads and the highway code applies and runners are expected to follow this and marshals as a condition of entry. Any runners not adhering to instruction by marshals or the highway code may be disqualified. 

The run also takes place on public footpaths - there maybe walkers on the route. Please be courteous and give a friendly shout if you are approaching and need to get past. Walkers will be briefed that runners are on course.

Race is being run in accordance with UKA Rules - Licence ID: 2023-45728

We will send a confirmation email the week before the run confirming details.

Entries cannot be exchanged or refunded after purchase unless the event is cancelled. If we cancel the event (for any reason) you will have the option to defer or receive a refund of the entry fee miuns the admin fee. Personal arrangements including travel, accommodation or hospitality relating to the Event which have been arranged by you are at your own risk. Liability for the cancellation or rescheduling of an Event will be limited to the refund as set out in these terms and conditions. We will not be responsible for any loss, theft or damage of your personal belongings, other than caused as a result of our negligence or other breach of statutory duty.