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!
Kielder Water is a spectacular backdrop for these races, set amidst verdant pine forests.
Mostly off-road, the routes cover hard-packed trails with some undulating terrain.
The weekend is growing in popularity and regularly attracts thousands of athletes and spectators.
With two separate junior races, there's something for everyone at Kielder!
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
13:00
£60-£83
Age 17 & over
13:00
£25-£27
Age 15 & over
10:15
£41-£43
Age 18 & over
10:15
£36-£38
Age 17 & over
10:45
£8
Age 6-12
10:45
£8
Age 11-17
