Oxford Half Marathon

Run the Oxford Half 2025 for disabled children

location_on Oxford City Centre

Make every step count for disabled children! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Join Team Newlife in the Oxford Half Marathon 2025 and turn your passion for running into life-changing support for disabled children and their families. This stunning route takes you through Oxford’s historic streets and beautiful parks, offering the perfect mix of a personal challenge and breathtaking views.

Registration fee is just £20, with £250 minimum sponsorship.

Why Run for Newlife?

By running for Newlife, you’ll be helping us:

  • Provide essential equipment like specialist wheelchairs and walking aids to children in urgent need.

  • Fund our Nurse Helpline, offering life-changing support to families navigating difficult times.

What’s in it for You?

When you sign up to run for Newlife, we’ll support you every step of the way with:

  • A free Newlife running vest to wear on race day.

  • Expert fundraising tips and resources to help you smash your target.
    Ongoing support from our friendly team to make your training and fundraising journey unforgettable.

How to get involved

  1. Register Your Interest: Fill out our quick form and pay your registration fee to secure your place with Team Newlife.

  2. Fundraise: Commit to raising £200 to make a difference for disabled children.

  3. Run & Celebrate: Lace up your trainers, soak in the incredible Oxford atmosphere, and cross that finish line knowing you’ve changed lives.

Your efforts make a difference

Every mile you run and every pound you raise helps children like Lucas, a 10-year-old with Muscular Dystrophy. Thanks to supporters like you, Lucas received a specialist powered wheelchair that transformed his quality of life, giving him the freedom to join his family on day trips and enjoy his childhood.

Be part of something extraordinary in 2025. Take on the Oxford Half and give children with disabilities the futures they deserve.

Sign up today and let’s make every step count! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Why should I take part?

Make a real difference for disabled children and achieve your personal goals by joining #TeamNewlife

Here's what you'll gain...

Support a worthy cause: Every step you take helps Newlife provide vital equipment for disabled children, improving their lives and independence.

Dedicated support: Our team is here to guide you every step of the way, offering fundraising advice and motivation and we will send you a free running vest as a thank you too!

Rachel's story...

Rachel ran for us as a way to say thank you for helping her family:

“I really enjoyed the experience of running and raising money for Newlife. Prior to the run I was a bit nervous but motivated by the fact that I was raising money for such a worthwhile cause. Newlife have been fantastic in providing us with much-needed equipment loans and support from their many services.”

Have your own place?

Even if you secured your own entry, you can still make a difference by fundraising for Newlife!

We'd love to have you join our team and support disabled children. It's a fantastic way to add an extra layer of meaning to your run.

Simply click here to set up your fundraising page and start making a positive impact!

Join #TeamNewlife and become part of a movement changing lives.

When you run for us, you're not just crossing a finish line – you're helping disabled children to overcome challenges and live life to the fullest. Together, we can create a brighter future for children with disabilities, one step at a time.

Help Change a Child’s Life

Every day, Newlife is changing the lives of disabled and terminally ill children across the UK.

We offer a lifeline for families, providing life-changing and life-saving specialist equipment when and where it’s needed. Childhood cancers, birth defects, accidents, diseases and infections can all cause disability. They are affecting children and their families every day.

With your support, we can ensure more children get the best possible start in life and fulfil their potential.


Every step you take with us is a stride toward a better future for disabled children. Learn more about our dedication to making a difference.

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