Events of the North Altra Kielder Marathon
Marathon and half marathon on the Lakeside Way around Kielder Water
| Distance | Ascent | Per km |
|---|---|---|
| 42.2 km Marathon | — | — |
| 21.1 km Half Marathon | — | — |
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Pick your distance
7h cut-off, which needs 9:58/km
What you’re in for
The marathon is a full lap of Kielder Water on the Lakeside Way, almost all off-road on well-surfaced forest and lakeside paths with no public roads. It starts at Kielder Waterside and is steadily undulating, with some short steep climbs; the organiser says trail shoes or ordinary trainers both suit. The half marathon starts at the dam and covers the second half of the loop to the same finish. Both run on the Sunday, with the 10K and a gravel duathlon on the Saturday. Runners park in event car parks and take free shuttle buses, so arrive at least 90 minutes before the start. There is a 7-hour limit on the marathon, with intermediate cut-offs at the dam and Tower Knowe, and a 4-hour limit on the half.
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Train for it: routes near the start
Routes starting within 20 km of Kielder Waterside, Kielder Water & Forest Park, nearest first. Each one has a free GPX file and a TRP grade, so you can rehearse the ground before race day.
How to enter
No date announced for the next running yet. Events of the North’s site ↗ is where it will show up first.
Common questions
- The Altra Kielder Marathon offers 2 distances: Marathon (42.2 km / 26.2 miles), Half Marathon (21.1 km / 13.1 miles).