Dirt Half Challenge

Dirt Running

From Dirt Running

5.0 · 1 review
Saturday 8th November 2025 Past event
10:00
Leighton Buzzard
£35.47 · 1 race
Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the Dirt Half Challenge, organized by Dirt Running, on Saturday, 8th November 2025! This award-winning half marathon takes place in the charming market town of Leighton Buzzard, offering participants a stunning autumnal backdrop as they race through breathtaking scenery.

The Dirt Half Challenge features a scenic course that begins with a picturesque lap around Tiddenfoot Waterside Park and meanders along the beautiful Grand Union Canal towpath, leading runners north to Stoke Hammond. Participants will enjoy captivating views as they climb through the lush countryside towards Great Brickhill, before passing through the tranquil Rushmere Country Park woodland. The route then loops back via the Greensand Ridge and finishes with another invigorating lap around Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Don't miss out on this exciting trail race that promises to be both challenging and visually spectacular!

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Martyn Turner Verified entrant

Took part in the 2024 edition · 1 year ago

Great half - easy along the canal, challenging climbing up into the woods and very muddy going over the fields. Very well organised, will definitely do again!

Races

  • Dirt Half Challenge

    10:00

    £35.47

    Entries closed

Organiser's description

Famous Autumn trail race half marathon

Join us for our award-winning Dirt Half Challenge on Saturday, 8th November 2025.

Totally Stunning Course

The race starts in the historic market town of Leighton Buzzard. It completes an anti-clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park before following the picturesque autumnal Grand Union Canal towpath north to Stoke Hammond with stunning views, climbing through beautiful countryside to Great Brickhill. The route then passes through the scenic Rushmere Country Park woodland before following the Greensand Ridge back to the start via the canal towpath and finishing with a clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park.

Location

Cedars Upper School, Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 2AE.

Linslade Middle School, Mentmore Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2, United Kingdom

Dirt Running

Dirt Running

Dirt Running organises the popular Dirt Half Challenge, which takes place in mid-November on a Saturday. The race starts in the historic market town of Leighton Buzzard and completes an anti-clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park before following the picturesque autumnal Grand Union Canal towpath north to Stoke Hammond with stunning views, climbing through beautiful countryside to Great Brickhill. The route then passes through the scenic Rushmere Country Park woodland before following the Greensand Ridge back to the start via the canal towpath and finishing with a clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park.

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