Dirt Half Marathon & Metric Half

The Dirt Half on 7 November 2026 is a popular Autumn trail Half Marathon race in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.

The course starts near the historic market town, and quickly takes runners onto scenic off-road trails, canal towpaths and woodland paths, showcasing some of the best natural landscapes in Bedfordshire. There is a mix of flowing runnable sections and gently rolling terrain.

The event also includes a Metric Half Marathon distance (13.1km / 8.14 miles).

Distances/Events

Metric Half Marathon
Half Marathon

Source: https://www.runningcalendar.co.uk/event/dirt-half-challenge/

Event Website: https://dirtrunning.org.uk/dirt-half/

Coordinates: 51.9080429, -0.6729165