Race detail

Oakley 20

Oakley, South East, UK

Last checked: 2 April 2026

Closed

Date

Sunday, 28 March 2027

Distance

TBC

Surface

Surface TBC

Entry status

Closed

PB friendly

No / Not specified

Beginner friendly

No / Not specified

Entry options

Closed

Event overview

Oakley 20 is one of the most established and most useful 20-mile races for runners preparing for a spring marathon. It is particularly valuable for marathon-specific pacing, fuelling practice and gaining confidence over a long race effort without needing to go the full distance in training. Oakley has a strong reputation among experienced runners as a proper marathon build-up race, valued more for its training benefit and reliability than for gimmicks. In a part of the market where reliable 20-mile race listings are often patchy, Oakley 20 is exactly the kind of event runners want clear, current information on. RaceScan tracks entry status, key race details and updates for Oakley 20 in one place.

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