United Run Dept. marked a major milestone on Tuesday, as the Official Oxford United running club attracted it's biggest audience yet with almost 100 runners taking part.
Oxford United Head Coach Aaron Ramsey was the special guest, officially becoming part of the URD squad by lacing up his running shoes and leading a 5km run.
With regular URD members mixing with several new faces, they had the chance to run our traditional fun 5km while also meeting and hearing from the Club's new Head Coach, Aaron Ramsey.
Running the streets of Oxfordshire for the last 18 months with monthly events across the county, URD has quickly become a standout success, bringing together fans, staff, and the wider Oxford community through a shared love of running and wellbeing.
The former Arsenal midfielder, who joined Oxford United in June, gave guests the chance to put their questions to him on everything from his playing career and his transition into life at the Club, to preparing the squad for the new season and his ambitions for the future.
One particularly brave runner couldn't resist asking Aaron if he had forgiven Club captain Cam Brannagan after his stunning long-range strike in his first game as Cardiff City caretaker manager in April 2025. Of course, Ramsey took the question in good spirits, much to the amusement of everyone in attendance.
Following the Q&A session, Ramsey lead the group on a 5km route starting and finishing at the Club's Training Centre, and as always, the run gave our guests the opportunity to engage with both familiar and new faces.
The run was followed by a selection of sweet treats provided by URD's official partner, Missing Bean Coffee Roasters, and lots of photos and selfies with the evening's special guest.
United Run Dept. was recognised with the Bronze Award for Best Fan Engagement by a Club at last season's Football Business Awards and remains committed to creating opportunities for Oxford United supporters and the wider Oxfordshire community to come together through running.
At URD, we believe running is about more than just fitness. It's about building connections, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing, and creating a welcoming community where everyone can feel part of something special.
If that sounds like something you'd like to be part of, we'd love to welcome you to one of our upcoming events. Click the button below to join our WhatsApp community and be the first to hear about future runs and events.
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