Everything you need to know about the upcoming Banbury 10k, including route and road closures
Hundreds of runners are expected to take part in the inaugural Banbury 10k race on Sunday, September 6.
Starting at 10am from People’s Park, runners will follow a route out of town towards Broughton before heading back towards the park for the finish.
Banbury 10K had previously been set to start on Broad Street and include sections of Bloxham Road and Wykham Lane, but organisers have recently changed the route.
The updated course will see runners head west along Bath Road before following Broughton Road to its junction with Banbury Road.
From there, they will continue west along Banbury Road before turning south onto Sandfine Road and passing the Broughton Castle estate.
Runners will then head through Broughton before rejoining Broughton Road and making their way back towards Banbury.
Organisers of the event, Raceways Events CIC, said the event promises to be an “unforgettable day of running, community spirit, and family fun”.
David Poole, event manager at Raceways Events CIC, said: “We’re incredibly excited to introduce a new race to Banbury for 2026.
“The support from the local community for a first year has been fantastic, and welcoming Anker & Partners Estate Agents as our new headline sponsor is a fantastic step forward for the event.”
Alongside the 10K race, there will also be a Mile Fun Run, which children can enter for free and receive a medal.
Banbury 10K 2026 is raising funds for Safeline, a specialist Warwickshire charity dedicated to preventing sexual abuse and supporting those affected.
Money raised will help support a range of services, including free counselling and helplines.
People interested in supporting Safeline can enter the race for free if they pledge to raise £100 for the charity.
General entries for the race are also available at www.banbury10k.co.uk
All adult finishers will receive a medal and T-shirt, while an event village will be set up at People’s Park with activities, food and drinks.
Road closures
- Bath Road: Closed between 9.45am and 1pm.
- Broughton Road, between Bath Road and near Saltway Farm Shop: Closed between 9.45am and 1pm.
- Broughton Road, between Saltway Farm Shop and Banbury Road: Closed between 9.50am and 12.45pm.
- Banbury Road, between Broughton Road and Unnamed Road: Closed between 10am and 12.30pm.
- Unnamed Road, Sandfine Road and Main Road: Closed between 10am and 12.30pm.
- The B4035 roundabout at the Woodgreen Avenue and Queensway junction will also be closed for the duration of the race.
- Other roads affected by the race include Gilkes Yard, Hornbeam Close, Woodgreen Avenue, Queensway, Wychwood Gardens, Crouch Hill Road, Firswell Road, Claypits Close, Robinswood Close, Balmoral Avenue, Saltway Farm Shop, Giants Cave Car Park and Berrymoor Road.
A spokesperson for Raceways Events CIC said: “We aim to minimise disruption wherever possible and will reopen roads as soon as it is safe to do so and the runners have passed the relevant section of the course.
“We appreciate that some residents may require access to properties along the route during the approved road closure period. If you require access, please get in touch with us in advance and we will do our best to assist.
“Thank you for your patience, understanding and support.”
For more information about Banbury 10K, visit: https://www.banbury10k.co.uk/