I set myself the challenge of racing a 10K at the start of 2022. I am someone who regularly overtrains/pushes myself too hard and gets injured. Running in the Town and Gown was a target and incentive for me to train well and look after my body. Having moved to Oxford in September, the opportunity to run around the city's beautiful landmarks whilst raising money for a very worthy cause seemed an unmissable one!
This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:
"Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity for the 70,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions. Muscle-wasting conditions are very rare, affecting just over one in every 1,000 people. As a result, some health professionals may never come across anyone with a muscle-wasting condition and may not know much about them. But we do. Since 1959, we’ve been supporting families living with muscle-wasting conditions. We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them."
On Sunday 8 May 2022, Oxford Town and Gown is the oldest run in the series. It started in 1982 by local runners as a fun run to raise funds for muscular dystrophy and still to this day all profits from the race go to Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK).
Our unique route is the only closed-road City Centre 10k in Oxford with a glorious stretch along the River Cherwell and finish in the University Parks. In 2019, the run was awarded Best 10k in South East England by the Running Awards.
12 May
£5.00
"Have to get to $200"
12 May
£25.00
"Glad I was able to support event. And yes, another Colchester tri would be super fun"
07 May
"Have a great fun run for a worthy cause. Grandpa"
06 May
£10.00
"You will have a great time, lovely run around beautiful Oxford !!! Tracy xxx"
06 May
£10.00
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06 May
"Go U :)"
05 May
£30.00
"Dear Ursula, Have a great fun run for a great cause. Love Uncle Mark, Aunty Jane & family xxxx"
20 Apr
£10.00
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