Kielder Marathon Weekend
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About the race
The Altra Kielder Marathon Weekend takes place on 2 and 3 October 2027 at Kielder Forest Park, Northumberland. The programme includes several races over the weekend and is centred on routes around Kielder Water.
Distances and event types:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- Gravel Duathlon individual
- Gravel Duathlon team (3 members)
- Junior Run U11
- Junior Run U15
The marathon route is described as almost entirely off road around Kielder Water. Entry details and price ranges are published for each event. A £2 discount to UKA club members is applied at checkout. Early entry pricing windows are noted with super early bird rates until 30 November 2026 and early bird rates until 31 January 2027. Registration confirmations show the chosen event and entrants should notify organisers within seven days if the wrong event was entered.
Age and participation requirements include minimum ages for each event. The gravel duathlon requires British Triathlon membership or a single use race pass and a race licence for participation. Junior races use birthdate ranges to determine eligibility.
Event services listed for participants include a medal and goody bag for finishers, a free Park and Ride system for runners, a spectator shuttle available with a £5 pass, secure baggage drop, local produce and refreshments, and prizes for top finishers including category awards for V40, V50 and V60. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
