How hilly is the Kielder Marathon?
The Kielder Marathon is described as rolling. The course listing puts the climb at 472 m.
Kielder Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Kielder Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 71/100
- Evidence depth
- 27 verified facts
7:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Kielder Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road, Trail
- Scenery
- Forest, Lakeside, Parkland, Countryside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Kielder Marathon route go?
The Kielder Marathon route starts at Kielder Waterside, Kielder Water and Forest Park. Underfoot, expect trail; almost entirely off-road on the Lakeside Way; well-maintained trail suitable for trail shoes or standard trainers. The setting includes forest and lakeside. Route follows the Lakeside Way around Kielder Water.
What should runners know on race day for the Kielder Marathon?
Bag drop is available. The course is not fully on closed roads.
Race character
Scenery
- Forest
- Lakeside
- Parkland
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Scenic Tour
- Wilderness
- Community
Terrain
- Road
- Trail
- Elevation character
- Rolling
- Technicality
- Moderate
- Source-stated ascent
- 472 m
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 7 hours; intermediate cutoffs: The Dam (~17.25 miles) after 3:45 PM, Tower Knowe (~19 miles) after 4:00 PM (10:15 AM start)
- Deferral / transfer
- Medical deferrals to following year permitted with GP or physiotherapist documentation; must be requested within 4 weeks of event; no refunds or transfers
Race day logistics
- Bag drop
- Yes
- Closed roads
- No
- Medal
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- Kielder Waterside, Kielder Water and Forest Park
- Nearest station
- Newcastle Central Station (dedicated return bus service available, £12 per person)
- Parking
- 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
Course facts
- Course type
- Loop
- Surface
- Trail; almost entirely off Road on the Lakeside Way; well Maintained trail suitable for trail shoes or standard trainers
- Notable features
- Route follows the Lakeside Way around Kielder Water
- northern Europe's largest man-made lake
- no public roads with traffic
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 10°CTypical temperature
- 24 kphTypical wind
- 5 mmTypical rainfall
- 71Favourability /100