Dunstable Downs Trail Half

Name: Dunstable Downs Trail Half
Start: 2023-07-15T23:00:00.000Z
End: 2023-07-15T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Dunstable Downs, Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade, Dunstable LU6 2GY, UK

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£30 - £32

About

Come along to this off-road half marathon on the stunning trails of the Dunstable Downs. With some slight undulation, this is a great run for those branching out into this trail distance. There promises to be a fantastic atmosphere and epic medals.

Half Marathon

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Sun, 16 Jul 2023

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Whipsnade, United Kingdom

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Where and when

Location

Dunstable Downs, Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade, Dunstable LU6 2GY, UK

Start times

Sun, 16 Jul 2023

Half Marathon :

10:15am

Races summary

Here's what races are available for Dunstable Downs Trail Half

Half Marathon

21.3km

£30 - £32

Route information

This half marathon route begins at the National Trust centre within Dunstable Downs. The first quarter of the race takes runners out to the Tree Cathedral, Bison Hill and back past the centre.

Runners then complete a full loop of Kensworth Quarry, passing the aid station at 10KM.

Upon rejoining the Downs the runners complete an out and back to Five Knoles and then back onto the lower Downs trails to run what was the first 5km, now in reverse.

What's included

Custom Finisher Medal
Chip-timed results
Fully-stocked aid stations
Medical Support
Bag Drop

How to get there

Dunstable Downs, Dunstable Downs, Whipsnade, Dunstable LU6 2GY, UK

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By Car

Take the A5 and follow into Dunstable, then take the B-451 and continue through Dunstable Downs Golf Club and find the starting area at Dunstable Downs Centre.

Parking

Car parking is available on-site for £3.50.

Event day logistics

10:00: Trail Half starts

14:00 Cut-Off time

Age Requirements

Participants must be aged 17 years or older.

Aid Stations

There will be a fully stocked aid station at 10k, which will provide all the drinks and snack you need to keep you going!

Bag Drop

There will be a bag drop facility for participants.

Countryside code

All runners must adhere to the countryside code while participating in one of our events. An abbreviated copy of this is written below.

Fasten all gates
Keep to public paths across farmland
Guard against all fire risks
Use gates and stiles to cross fences hedges and walls
Take your litter home
Help keep water clean
Protect wildlife, plants and trees
Take special care on country roads
Make no unnecessary noise

General rules

Competitors must be 17 years or over (on the day of the event) for half marathon races and 20 years or over for 50km races.
Runners must follow the marked route at all times.
Runners run this race completely at their own risk & will be required to sign a disclosure form before being permitted to run.
Dogs are not permitted on any of our races, this is due to a combination UK Athletics rules and insurance cover issues.
It is the runner's responsibility to navigate the course correctly, aided by our signage and ribbons. Runners in our 50k events must carry a digital or physical backup of the route.
Runners are required to record a time at each checkpoint using their timing wristband unless advised otherwise.
Runners must carry the mandatory equipment with them at all times.
Runners are permitted to carry poles.
Runners must recognise they have equal rights to be on the route and be courteous to other users.
Competitors should not jostle at stiles and other obstacles. Nor should they push past slower runners on narrow paths.
If a runner come across another competitor who is ill or hurt they MUST offer assistance.
A runner must retire immediately if asked to do so by a race official.
Pacers are not permitted.
Runners must remove headphones at the start of the race, at checkpoints and at road crossings.