UNITED RUN DEPT.
UNITED RUN DEPT.
A running club by Oxford United
Oxford United are excited to announce the launch of United Run Dept., the Club’s first-ever running club.
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting out on your fitness journey, United Run Dept. will bring supporters and the wider community together for monthly runs and socialising, offering advice, motivation, and a fun environment to help you achieve your goals.
Members of United Run Dept. will be joined by well-known names and staff from within some of the Club’s current departments, including Sports Science, Medical, Recruitment, the Men’s & Women’s First Teams, and many more.
We’re also delighted to confirm Missing Bean Coffee Roasters, Oxford’s leading independent specialist coffee roaster, as United Run Dept.’s Headline Partner. Thanks to their support, we’ll be hosting runs in and around the city, starting and ending at some of the best cafes in Oxford for post-run coffee, refreshments, and special guest appearances. It’s an unmissable opportunity to level up your fitness and to find out more about how the departments across Oxford United operate.
Join us for our monthly running events, designed to bring people together and celebrate the power of fitness and wellbeing. Whether you want to improve your times or simply enjoy the run whilst connecting with others, United Run Dept. is the place for you!
To register your interest in joining United Run Dept., please fill out the form below. You’ll receive all the latest information and news on upcoming events, and be the first to hear about perks relating to the running club:
The runs will be an easy 5km route, and we welcome all abilities so you can either choose your pace or follow a pacer.
You must be at least 18 years old to participate in United Run Dept. Events.
For any queries or questions relating to United Run Dept., please email unitedrundept@oufc.co.uk and a member of the team will get back to you in due course.
MISSING BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS
Missing Bean were the first to bring speciality coffee to Oxford when they opened their original Café back in 2009, and also became the City’s first coffee roasters when they began roasting in 2014. Since then, they have fuelled not only local Oxford residents, but the whole county with new Cafés popping up in Abingdon, Banbury, Botley & Woodstock (with more on the way!). As well as this they have a wholesale base across the UK and a busy online shop allowing their beans to be enjoyed at home.
Direct-trade coffee is at the heart of everything Missing Bean do, and allows them to share ethically sourced, sustainably grown beans with the masses. It’s these direct relationships with the farms, the farmers and their families, which set Missing Bean apart and is also evident in the way they work alongside suppliers and customers here in the UK too.
Ori Halup, founder and director of Missing Bean, shares his thoughts on this latest relationship with United Run Dept.
“We’re honoured to have been selected to partner with Oxford United’s running club and are excited by this fresh opportunity that connects both brands incredibly well. To see and feel the passion that the Club have in engaging with the local community and charities is inspirational and something we also feel strongly about. We hope combining two like-minded, local brands, for a new and exciting project in United Run Dept. will lead to great, impactful, and fun things!”
Luke Dick, Senior Marketing Manager at Oxford United, said: “We’re thrilled to announce Missing Bean as the inaugural partner of United Run Dept. The creation of Oxford United's first-ever running club has been in the works for several months, and we’re excited to unite the football and running communities. This initiative will provide a unique opportunity for participants to connect, socialise, and support each other’s physical and mental wellbeing at our monthly events.”
To find out more about Missing Bean, visit https://www.themissingbean.co.uk/
Follow their socials here:
- Instagram: @missingbeancoffeeroasters
- X: @TheMissingBean
- Facebook: @Missing Bean Coffee Shops
We’re excited to begin this journey with Missing Bean and look forward to many exciting joint initiatives, including a bespoke Oxford United coffee blend.
UNITED RUN DEPT. Terms & Conditions
Introduction
United Run Dept. events bring supporters and the wider community together for monthly runs and socialising, offering advice, motivation and a fun environment to help you achieve your goals. By registering for United Run Dept. events, you agree to these Terms & Conditions.
Definitions and Interpretations
In these conditions, the following definitions apply:
- "Events" refers to United Run Dept. running events organised by Oxford United
- “Events Team" refers to the Oxford United staff who organise and manage United Run Dept. Events
- "Club" refers to Oxford United and/or United Run Dept.
- "Participants" refers to anyone taking part in United Run Dept. events
- "Privacy Policy" refers to the Oxford United Privacy Policy
Terms & Conditions
Every care is taken to ensure that Participants can safely partake in our monthly running club Events. Safety is of paramount importance to the United Run Dept. team for every Event undertaken.
The route for every monthly run will always be published in advance in the United Run Dept. newsletter that is circulated to all Participants, as well as on the Club’s website. A small map of the route, where possible, will also be provided.
Participants are expected to have read the newsletter and/or information on the website. This means that everyone is made aware of the planned route so that they can make themselves familiar with it for the event. It is the responsibility of all Participants to ensure they know exactly where the route is going.
One of the organisers will always check for any potential concerns about the route prior to any runs, but please ask if you are unsure.
Advice and reminders will always be given regarding safe running practices, courtesy to the public and road crossing common sense.
Any known hazards like road works, road closures, skips in road, slip hazards when wet/icy, etc. will always be highlighted before the run commences.
Participants are expected to dress (hi viz apparel, appropriate footwear, etc.) and run as appropriate to the relevant weather conditions on the day.
It is simply not possible or practical to prepare and advise for every single potential hazard on every route, nor is it practical to expect someone to accompany each Participants, to ensure their safe completion of the route.
On attending a United Run Dept. Event, it is the Participants responsibility to ensure that they are fully aware of where the route is going, and their responsibilities when running with us.
Participants are ultimately responsible for their own safety and wellbeing.
Should any Participant have an accident of any sort, it should be reported immediately to a member of the Events Team for recording in the official incident log, and any investigations will be carried out by him/her to decide what further actions are necessary, if appropriate.
If a Participant consistently contravenes these guidelines and is deemed to be a risk to themselves, runners, the public, whether pedestrian and/ or road users, they can expect to be spoken to by someone from the Events Team regarding their conduct as the Club’s reputation may be brought into disrepute.
Liability
United Run Dept. and those acting on our behalf accept no liability for any loss, damages, or expenses of any kind, including, without limitation, loss of or damage to property, or claims by third parties howsoever arising in connection with your participation.
This exclusion of liability shall not apply to damages arising from death, personal injury, or damage to property, caused by the negligence of United Run Dept. or the Club or any of its employees, agents, or volunteers, or to any other liability we cannot exclude by law.
United Run Dept. welcomes people of all abilities, however, by agreeing to these rules, you accept that you do so entirely at your own risk and that it is your responsibility to ensure that you, or those you are responsible for, are fit and able to take part in United Run Dept. Events.
Please ensure, where appropriate, that you take medical advice before participating in any United Run Dept. Events.
You must be at least 18 years old to participate in United Run Dept. Events.
Please take medical advice before joining if necessary and consider whether you need medical insurance to run.
We reserve the right to stop you from taking part if deemed unfit to participate before running with us. If medical treatment is necessary during the run this should be sought from UK emergency services.
You are ultimately responsible for any belongings you leave at any venue/place during your run. Please do not leave anything valuable and understand that we are not liable for any losses.
Photos & Videos
Photos from the Event are shared online and may be used in content creation by Oxford United and our Partners across, but not limited to, social media platforms, newsletters, and email communications.
Data Protection
We are committed to protecting your personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Policy for details on how we collect, use, and protect your data.
Changes to Terms & Conditions
We may update these Terms & Conditions from time to time. Significant changes will be communicated via email. By continuing to participate in our Events, you agree to any updated terms.