Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon Weekend
Sat 7 - Sun 8 Oct 2023 Hexham, Northumberland, UK

Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon Weekend

Britain's most beautiful marathon returns in 2023, complete with a full complement of duathlons, trail runs and junior fun runs, all enjoying the stunning backdrop of Kielder Water.

6 races

  • Sat 7 Oct
  • #1 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

Run Bike Run

13:00

£60-£83

Age 17 & over

  • 11 km trail running
  • 25 km mountain biking
  • 6 km trail running
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • #2 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

10K

13:00

£25-£27

Age 15 & over

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • #3 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

Marathon

10:15

£41-£43

Age 18 & over

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • #4 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

Half Marathon

10:15

£36-£38

Age 17 & over

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • #5 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

Junior | The Ospreys

10:45

£8

Age 6-12

  • 1.5 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • #6 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

Junior | The Falcons

10:45

£8

Age 11-17

  • 2.5 km trail running

Overview

This full weekend of running and cycling celebrates everything amazing about Kielder Water, northern Europe's largest man-made lake. Surrounded by lush pine forest and with hard-packed trails weaving around its perimeter, the water is the perfect location for these popular races, now in their 12th edition.

2,500 runners and duathletes will descend on Northumberland to test themselves on the mostly off-road courses, including the marathon main event, half marathon, 10K, standard-distance duathlon and two junior races.

With breathtaking views and well-organised races, the Active Northumberland Kielder Marathon Weekend is definitely one to mark on your calendar!

Highlights

  • wild location

    Kielder Water is a spectacular backdrop for these races, set amidst verdant pine forests.

  • stunning course

    Mostly off-road, the routes cover hard-packed trails with some undulating terrain.

  • sell-out event

    The weekend is growing in popularity and regularly attracts thousands of athletes and spectators.

  • family-friendly weekend

    With two separate junior races, there's something for everyone at Kielder!

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Free venue entry
  • Spectators
  • Traders at event

SATURDAY

  • 13:00 - Run Bike Run
  • 13:05 - 10K

SUNDAY

  • 10:15 - Marathon
  • 10:15 - Half marathon
  • 10:45 - Ospreys run
  • 10:45 - Falcons run

  • Bag storage
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Camping
  • Free parking
  • Music
  • Restaurant
  • Rural
  • Toilets

Event HQ

Kielder Waterside Caravan Park
Hexham
Northumberland
NE48 1BT
UK

Kielder is marketed as Britain’s most beautiful and now I can truly understand why it is a beautiful place, with a very tough course. How many hills? Absolutely loads, so many I totally lost count. It was a new experience for me as I am not used to trail routes and it was a tough task... The sense of achievement when reaching the finish line really was a special one as this is no easy half marathon to take on! Caroline A

It is certainly Britain's most beautiful half marathon. I urge anyone to do it. You won't get a more scenic half and it's by water and so peaceful, what more could you want? Claire W

This is quite a special event to do in a stunning location and will certainly cater for those who want a different challenge over a marathon distance rather than a flat or tarmac surface to run on. The course undulations add to this challenge as well as running off road on very well maintained trails. The scenery is beautiful, the event is friendly and laid back and there is a lot of things to do for families as well. Great end of season event, would definitely recommend it. Stephan B

Reviews thanks to RaceCheck

Races at event

  • Sat 7 Oct
  • #1 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

Run Bike Run

13:00

£60-£83

Age 17 & over

  • 11 km trail running
  • 25 km mountain biking
  • 6 km trail running
  • Sat 7 Oct
  • #2 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

10K

13:00

£25-£27

Age 15 & over

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • #3 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

Marathon

10:15

£41-£43

Age 18 & over

  • 26.2 miles trail running
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • #4 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

Half Marathon

10:15

£36-£38

Age 17 & over

  • 13.1 miles trail running
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • #5 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

Junior | The Ospreys

10:45

£8

Age 6-12

  • 1.5 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • #6 of 6
Kielder Waterside Caravan Park, Hexham

Junior | The Falcons

10:45

£8

Age 11-17

  • 2.5 km trail running