The event, the Roger Bannister ‘mass mile’ Community Run in Oxford, is taking place today (May 6) to mark the 70th anniversary of Sir Roger Bannister’s record-breaking four-minute mile.
From 9am on May 6, runners will convene at St Aldate’s, race down Oxford’s High Street, and finally, sprint to the finish line on Iffley Road, the same track where Sir Roger created history.
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There will be significant disruptions to the Oxford Tube on Monday 6th May between 0600 and approximately midday due to the Roger Bannister ‘mass mile’ Community Run in Oxford. Please take time to read how your service may be affected. >https://t.co/Pe3H2xj8Hd pic.twitter.com/bqTeKZk4jX
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Oxford Tube has warned that, as a result, there will be disruptions to the service between 6am and midday.
The event has been organised jointly by the Oxford University Athletic Club and the University of Oxford, with backing from Oxfordshire County Council.