Merton College
Bannister Miles 70th Anniversary Garden Party
We cordially invite you to our alumni garden party on Sunday 5th May 2024. The event forms part of a broader celebration of 70 years since Sir Roger Bannister ran 3.59.4 for the mile at Iffley Road Track. The garden party will take place in the Fellows Garden, Merton College (one of Sir Roger’s alma maters).
In attendance shall be the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor, members of the Bannister family and alumni stretching back to the 1950s. There will be food, drinks, music, and photography, nestled within the historic gardens of Merton College. With alumni from the last 70 years attending, it promises to be an enjoyable and historic gathering, celebrating Sir Roger’s life, as well as the sport and clubs for which we all share a passion.
When
Sunday 5th May 2024
2.30pm - 5.30pm
Where
Merton College, Oxford
St Hilda's College
Annual Dinner 2025
Annual dinner will follow on from Teddy Hall Relays, for which entries are will be open on Opentrack. It is a highlight of the calendar, where we celebrate achievements and look forward to the year ahead.
The dinner will entail a three course meal with wine. Continuing tradition, there will be speeches by the Captains and an awards presentation. After the dinner, we will head to Vincent’s Club for drinks.
When
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Where
TBC
Dress code
Black tie (Blues blazers encouraged)
Iffley Road
Teddy Hall Relays
The format remains unchanged from previous years, comprising a relay of 4 x 4.35 mile (7km) scenic legs around the centre of Oxford, with races starting and finishing at the iconic Iffley Road Track.
There will be a wide range of category prizes as well as tea served afterwards in Teddy Hall.
When
Wednesday 12th March 2025
Time
11.30am (registration opens)
1.30pm (race start)
Entries close
TBC
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