Otmoor Challenge

Horton-cum-studley, Oxfordshire, England
Saturday 5 June 2027
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A half–marathon route consists of 6 miles of country roads and just over 7 miles of off road sections comprising stiles, ploughed fields, footpaths, bridleways and one demanding hill at Beckley, and circumnavigates Otmoor, a large RSPB conservation area via 7 villages. New 10k route uses part of the existing route for half marathon but cuts the course to allow for a shorter race.To enter please visit: Home | otmoor challengeVenue Facilities: Parking, toilets, water stations and refreshment

FAQs.

When is the Otmoor Challenge?

The next Otmoor Challenge is Saturday 5 June 2027. It includes a half marathon and a 10km.

When should I start training for the Otmoor Challenge 2027?

The Otmoor Challenge is on Saturday 5 June 2027. For the half marathon, Dangelo's plan is 12 weeks, so start on Monday 15 March 2027. For the 10km, Dangelo's plan is 8 weeks, so start on Monday 12 April 2027. Starting earlier than this is fine. Use the extra weeks for easy running.

What is the Otmoor Challenge?

A half–marathon route consists of 6 miles of country roads and just over 7 miles of off road sections comprising stiles, ploughed fields, footpaths, bridleways and one demanding hill at Beckley, and circumnavigates Otmoor, a large RSPB conservation area via 7 villages. New 10k route uses part of the existing route for half marathon but cuts the course to allow for a shorter race.To enter please visit: Home | otmoor challengeVenue Facilities: Parking, toilets, water stations and refreshment

Free Otmoor Challenge training plan

Download Dangelo, pick Otmoor Challenge from the race list, and get a structured plan built around race day, with pace targets from your own running and workouts synced to Garmin, Coros, Apple Watch, Apple Health and Health Connect.

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When to start training

10km

8 weeks

Start by Monday 12 April 2027 for the full build to race day.

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Starting later than that? Dangelo shortens the build to fit the time you have left, and you'll still get a structured, achievable plan for Otmoor Challenge.

Pick your goal time

Have a finish time in mind for Otmoor Challenge? Open the plan for your goal.

Half marathon

10km

How Dangelo gets you to the start line

A plan built around race day

Every week counts back from 5 June, so base, build, peak and taper land exactly where they should.

Paces from your running

Dangelo reads your recent training from Garmin and Coros and sets workout paces you can actually hold, then adapts them as you get fitter.

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