Kielder Marathon is a rural event. First staged in 2011.

Same event — which distance suits you?

Kielder Marathon offers several distances, so you can pick the one that fits your goal.

Distances compared at Kielder Marathon
DistanceOverallPB potentialGAP factorMedianFeeFinishers
Marathon
Half Marathon
10K

Scores are out of 100. GAP factor is % slower than a flat course. Click a distance for its full page.

Getting there & the atmosphere

By rail, the nearest station is Newcastle Central Station (dedicated return bus service available, £12 per person). Driving in, Dedicated car parks at Kielder Waterside and The Dam; free shuttle buses for runners (race number used as ticket); allow at least 90 minutes from car park to start area.

A straightforward, runner-focused atmosphere rather than a carnival.

Typical conditions on race weekend

  • 10°CTypical temperature
  • 24 kphTypical wind
  • 5 mmTypical rainfall
  • 71Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

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