Dirt Half Marathon & Metric Half 2026

Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Saturday, November 7, 2026

· This weekend

Choose your distance

Half Marathon· €38

Distance

21.1km

Start Time

10:00

Cutoff

3 hours 30 minutes

Terrain

Trail

Difficulty

Beginner

Overview

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.

Scenic off-road trails
Canal towpaths
Woodland paths
Gently rolling terrain

Course map

View the route on mapmyrun.com

Opens on mapmyrun.com, outside Finndu

The practical side

Start / Finish

Start

Cedars Upper School, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard

Finish

Cedars Upper School, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard

Terrain

Trail, off-road, canal towpaths, woodland paths

Route

Starts near Leighton Buzzard, takes runners onto scenic off-road trails, canal towpaths and woodland paths in Bedfordshire.

Good to know

What you get

Finisher medal

Sports massage available for small fee (charity)

iTab purchase available (posted after event)

Chip timingYes, disposable timing chips attached to race numbers.

Food after the finishCoffee van selling hot drinks and snacks; OTE flapjack bars

On the day

Toilets

Marshals on course

Water on course

RecommendedTrail shoes or regular running shoes

Parking · Free at school (limited); paid at Leighton Buzzard train stationFree parking at the school (limited) and paid parking at Leighton Buzzard train station.

MerchandiseT-shirts, hoodies, bobble hats available at Race HQ or via online shop

Aid stationsMile 3 (Half Marathon), 4.8 km · Mile 7 (Half Marathon), 11.3 km · Mile 10 (Half Marathon), 16.1 km · Approx mile 5 (Metric Half), 8 km · Finish

Course markingYes, the course is marked.

Before you enter

RefundsNo refunds unless Refundable Booking option selected (covers COVID, sickness, etc.)

TransfersYes, number transfers are allowed. See FAQs on the website.

DeferralsNo deferrals.

If the race is cancelledNo refunds or deferrals under any circumstances.

Bad weatherRace director and emergency services reserve right to stop race; no refunds for circumstances beyond control.

Minimum ageThe minimum age is 17 on race day.

Time limitThe time limit for both distances is 3 hours 30 minutes.

€38

per person · entry fee

Leighton Buzzard, United Kingdom

Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Dirt Half Marathon & Metric Half 2026

Overview

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