Sunday 27th April 2025 will mark a monumental day in UK running history, when an estimated 90,000 runners will compete in a marathon on the same day. Between the London Marathon and the Manchester Marathon, a record number of people will join the elete club of less than 1% of people who have comple
Paula Radcliffe, Sophie Raworth, Nell McAndrew and Eve Muirhead Set to Take on ‘Britain’s Most Beautiful’ Marathon Weekend. The Altra Kielder Marathon is celebrating International Women’s Day with an exciting announcement: an all-star lineup of female role models, set to tak
Trail running is an adventure that promises breathtaking views, technical terrain, and an incredible sense of accomplishment. However, stepping off the pavement and onto the trails for your first race can feel daunting. Fear not! With the right preparation and mindset, you’ll be ready to take
Charity marks a momentous achievement in its 14-year mission to support families through baby loss 4Louis, a leading UK-based bereavement charity, and Official Charity Partner of Kielder Marathon Weekend 2025, is proud to announce a major milestone: the donation of its 250,000th memory box to suppo
At Kielder Marathon Weekend, countless t-shirts, flags and banners signify the hundreds of charities and fundraising efforts undertaken by runners as they take on a personal challenge in the 10k, gravel duathlon, half marathon or marathon. This year, one group of fundraisers in particular stood out
Over 3000 runners descended upon Kielder this weekend as the largest ever marathon weekend took place. The sun came out as Kielder Marathon weekend returned, with thousands of runners descending upon the picturesque town to take part in one of five events – the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, G
Runners and spectators from all over Europe are gathered at Kielder Reservoir as the 14th Kielder Marathon weekend gets underway. The first day of races started with a bang with over 1,000 athletes taking part in the Gravel Duathlon and 10K event – ahead of the Marathon and Half Marathon, as
A record number of people will be heading to Northumberland to participate at this year’s Kielder Marathon weekend. Held on 5 and 6 October at Kielder Waterside Park, the event is back for the 14th year, with a marathon, half marathon, 10K, gravel duathlon, and a series of junior runs. Over 3
Fifteen friends and family of Alexandria Lea are running in various events at Kielder Marathon Weekend in memory of the 23-year-old. A group of fifteen friends and family are running in various events in Kielder this weekend in memory of Alex Lea, a 23-year-old keen runner who died earlier this yea
An elite group of 13 athletes have completed every Kielder Marathon since the first one back in 2010. David Ailano, Tony Allen, Andrew Beniams, Shaun Dunlop, Steffen Haugk, Susan Wilson, John Campbell, Keith Jackson, John Moss, Martin Randall, Alison Wolstenholme, Stephen Wilburn and Gregory Davies