OX5 Runners jog for Oxford Children's Hospital

Runners and walkers are tackling the five-mile route in their local areas instead of at the grounds of Blenheim Palace, in line with Government Covid-19 guidelines.

Even though the fun run will take place on Sunday, people can still sign up today for the event and keep adding to the fundraiser.

Here are some of the people in Oxfordshire taking part in the much-loved annual event.

One day to go until this brilliant little gang take on their OX5 challenge, raising money for @OxHospCharity.

If you’re out in Cumnor tomorrow and see any of them cycling or running, they’d love a wave or a cheer!

Donations very welcome too!#OX5RUNhttps://t.co/qe5lVDZCd1

— Ben H (@Honour_7) March 27, 2021

Some runners like Pippa Parnell have really pushed themselves and doubled their five-mile route. Well done Pippa! 

Just took part in the virtual OX5 RUN 2021. #OX5RUN proud to have run 10K for the first time in almost a year. Slow and steady.@OxHospCharity @OUH_Horton @KathEvans2 pic.twitter.com/M7FArCQMgY

— Pippa Parnell 💙 (@ParnellPippa) March 27, 2021

Paediatric trainee Emily Lees had a bit of a head start as she was on shift at the John Radcliffe Hospital. 

Ms Lees is representing the Oxford Vaccine Group in the run.

Working at the JR this weekend so got a head start on our #OX5Run this evening for @OxHospCharity - representing the @OxfordVacGroup team 🏃‍♀️ 🏃🏻 🧬 🧪 🏅 https://t.co/kqLyqI33is pic.twitter.com/qHCtsSBGSR

— Emily Lees (@emi_lees) March 26, 2021

Mary Wilson, health promotion practitioner at Oxford University Hospitals, will also take part in the run on Sunday.

The #HereForHealth team are looking forward to getting our trainers on and getting involved this Sunday! As it’s virtual, we’re planning a call schedule as we move to keep up our team spirit! 🤩👟🏁 #OX5RUN https://t.co/Ic3BXicSpp

— Mary Wilson (@hpp_mary) March 26, 2021