Councillor Mark Lygo, Lord Mayor of Oxford, said: “It is great to have had one of the first mass-participation events to take place in Oxford this weekend.
“As we emerge further from lockdown, this is a clear sign that Oxford is opening up for visitors and residents, and I want to encourage people to come into the city and participate in the cultural life that is now returning.
“Fundraising has been difficult for charities since lockdown started, but I’m sure this event will have raised much-needed funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK.
“My thanks and congratulations go to them for organising this 40th-year event, and of course to all of the thousands of runners who made this year’s Town and Gown such a success.”
MDUK also thanked their sponsors Buzz Gym Oxford, Newton, North Oxford Garage and Diligencia.
The junior 3k race, which usually takes place the same day as the 10k run, was postponed for COVID safety reasons. The MDUK events team are working hard to secure an alternative date and venue for this popular part of the Oxford Town and Gown race, and hope to share details with their registered junior runners by the end of March.