The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel
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The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel - Kielder Castle, Northumberland
The Maverick Kielder Forest Gravel takes place on 5 September 2026 at Kielder Castle in Kielder, Hexham, Northumberland. The event marks one hundred years of Kielder Forest and offers multiple trail distances through mixed terrain with fast forest trails and steady inclines.
Routes available:
- Ultra: 50 km, elevation gain +1177 m
- Marathon: 43 km, elevation gain +869 m
- Half Marathon: 23 km, elevation gain +407 m
- Middle: 12 km, elevation gain +487 m
- Short: 6 km, elevation gain +205 m
Cut off times apply to the Ultra and Marathon routes. Runners on the Ultra route have 8 hours 30 minutes to complete 50 km. Marathon runners have 8 hours to complete 42 km. Outposts will provide sweet and savoury snacks, gels and electrolyte drinks. The event aims to be cup free at outposts so participants should bring a reusable cup or bottle.
Onsite camping is available at Kielder Campsite near the start line with camping pitches, campervan spaces, family pods and caravan options. Parking at the venue is pay and display and the one day parking charge listed is £6.50. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a participating adult.
Mandatory items for Ultra and Marathon include a waterproof jacket, mobile phone, 800 calories of food, at least 1 litre of water, a foil blanket and a whistle. GPX files for each route are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
