Dirt Half Challenge

Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025

The Dirt Half Challenge is a popular half marathon trail race held in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. The course features a scenic and challenging route that includes an anti-clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park, a stretch along the picturesque Grand Union Canal towpath, climbs through beautiful countryside to Great Brickhill, and passes through Rushmere Country Park woodland. Runners then follow the Greensand Ridge back to the start, finishing with a clockwise lap of Tiddenfoot Waterside Park. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere, superb support, and varied terrain including tow paths, hills, woods, and a boggy flood plain, the event offers a rewarding autumn trail running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon
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