There are three events to offer a race for all ages and abilities: the 7k takes a scenic route around the trails and paths of the palace, including a spectacular lakeside section.
Run, jog or walk. The course offers a challenging run for the more experienced and beautiful surroundings for the beginner or anyone who wants to take a gentle pace.
The event is perfect for a group or workplace challenge, and participants can choose the charity they want to support or simply participate for fun. Bring a team of friends, family and colleagues.
This year the event takes place on World Mental Health Day, and many participants will be supporting Oxfordshire’s Mental Health charities, including Oxfordshire Mind and Restore.
Dan Knowles, Oxfordshire Mind CEO, said: “Maintaining fitness on any level enhances our self-esteem and self-worth and keeps our minds active. So, grab your friends and family and walk, run, skip, or jog for the Blenheim 7k run, and help to support Oxfordshire Mind’s local mental health services!”
The 4-mile route follows a similar course, missing out on the off-road lakeside section to make it suitable for wheelchairs and participants pushing buggies.
The 1-mile race is for under 15s, starting at 10.15am, with the other events starting after it has finished, meaning that parents can watch their children and participate in the 7k run. There will also be a trophy for the first school team in this event.
Sarah Foster, Managing Partner at Freeths Solicitors, said: “It’s an absolutely fantastic event, bringing together lots of different runners of different abilities. Please get involved. It’s great to be able to do an actual event after the previous year – so come on, let’s get going!”
All three events are chip timed. All finishers receive a medal, and there will be trophies for the winners as well as for the first team and a schools’ challenge trophy. The 7k team trophy will be presented by the Oxford Business Park – which is sponsoring the run for the first time this year.
