Dirt Half Challenge

Dirt Running

From Dirt Running

5.0 · 1 review
Saturday 16th November 2024 Past event
10:00
Leighton Buzzard
£35.47 · 1 race
Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Dirt Half Challenge, organized by the esteemed Dirt Running! On Saturday, November 16th, 2024, join fellow running enthusiasts in Leighton Buzzard, Central Bedfordshire for this popular autumn trail race. Participants will tackle a stunning half marathon distance that promises breathtaking views and a memorable journey through nature.

The race kicks off in the historic market town of Leighton Buzzard and features an anti-clockwise lap of the scenic Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Runners will then venture along the picturesque Grand Union Canal towpath, meandering north to Stoke Hammond and climbing through the beautiful countryside towards Great Brickhill. The route continues through the enchanting Rushmere Country Park woodland before heading back via the Greensand Ridge and culminating in a final lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the autumn landscape while challenging yourself in a great race atmosphere!

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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

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Organiser's description

Popular Autumn trail race half marathon

Join us for our award-winning Dirt Half Challenge on Saturday 16th November 2024.

Totally Stunning Course

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.

Location

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

W85G+3J, Leighton Buzzard LU7 2AE, UK

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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