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Dunstable Road
Runners will again be staging their off road event, The Dunstable
Downs 20 Mile Challenge, this year on 28th September 2008
starting at 10:30am. This is the 4th year for this event which
has proved very popular with those who have participated.
The Dunstable Downs
20 Mile Challenge is an off road event starting from the foot
of Dunstable Downs on the western outskirts of Dunstable.
The route has changed slightly to previous years but still
takes in the picturesque and popular Dunstable Downs and follows
a scenic circular route through picturesque villages in a
southerly direction towards Hemel Hempstead, of approximately
20 miles. There is also a shorter route of appoximately 10
miles again in the same general direction. Both routes are
slightly different to previous years, starting at the foot
of Dunstable Downs and finishing at Dunstable Town Football
Club.
There is a walk
of approximately 15 minutes from the event headquarters to
the start.
It is not a race
and is now only open to runners, with a 5 hour limit. The
route is predominantly on footpaths and bridleways with some
short stretches of road and pavement. Most of the road crossings
are made on quiet minor roads.
Detailed instructions
of the route will be provided which should be followed as
marshalls will only be at the checkpoints and some critical
road crossings. We cannot guarantee and markings we put out
won't be removed or tampered with.
Although maps are
not necessary to be able to complete the course, they provide
a handy reference! Checkpoints and drink stations will be
positioned around the course providing refreshments for all.
The event headquarters
is Dunstable Town Football Club where ample car parking, registration,
late entries, changing and showers will be available. Free
refreshments consisting of a filled roll, cake and tea/coffee
will also be available after the event.
To download the
entry form click here
To view general
notes about the event click here
To view the course
routes click here (not yet finalised)
To view the 20
mile course directions click here (not yet finalised)
To view the 10
mile course directions click here (not yet finalised)
To view directions
to Dunstable Town Football Club click here (not yet finalised)
2007 20
Mile Results here
Photos here
2007
10 Mile Results here
2006
20 Mile Results here
2006
10 Mile Results here
2005
20 Mile Results here
2005
10 Mile Results here
Trail
Runners Association Permit Number TBA
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