St Hugh’s College has entered 72 runners into this year’s Oxford Town and Gown race - making this the largest college team to take part in 2022.
The entrants from the college have raised £691 for Muscular Dystrophy UK, the charity that organises and puts on this race every year.
The Oxford Town and Gown is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Sunday - and close to 5,000 runners are expected. Entries are still open.
Read again: Our best snaps of May Morning celebrations
Tessa Wood, communications manager at St Hugh’s College, said: We are so excited about being one of the largest teams taking part in this year’s event. The size of the team really reflects the feeling of community and team spirit within St Hugh’s college.
“The event is unique because you get to run through the magnificent city of Oxford and its beautiful parks.
“St Hugh’s are delighted to be able to support the event, not just because of the funds it raises for charity, but because it is an inclusive event, which brings together people of all abilities and promotes both physical and mental wellbeing.”
Read more: 10 photos of Oxfordshire in the early 1970s
She added: “Muscular Dystrophy UK is a tremendous charity which is helping so many people living with muscle-wasting conditions, not just through research, but on a day to basis - improving care and quality of life, and ensuring physical and mental health is at the top of the agenda.”
The charity supports 110,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK.
Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok
Got a story for us? Send us your news and pictures here
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here