Meet Jo, a mum preparing for the Altra Kielder Marathon next weekend to raise money for CASK Research, and her daughter Alice, who will be pushed by Jo in her wheelchair round the course. “I’m running the Kielder Marathon while pushing my 24-year-old daughter Alice in her Delichon Delta
Pizza, Panel Talks & Pre-Race Vibes Altra and Events of the North are announcing an exclusive event on the Saturday night before the 15th anniversary of the Kielder Marathon on Sunday 5th October 2025. Limited to just 80 people, the evening is a chance for like-minded individuals to discuss, so
If you can run a 10K, you can run a half marathon. Even though it’s more than double the distance, building up the miles is straightforward, and with already having a base to build from, you’ll be signing up for a race in no time! Whether it’s your first, or your next goal to work
In the lead up to the event, Altra and Kielder Marathon organisers will highlight the theme of women in running, in partnership with BOLDLI Running Club. Altra is proud to announce its new role as the title sponsor of the Kielder Marathon Weekend, an iconic event in the UK running calendar. Taking
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
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
2023 marked the first year that Kielder runners could opt out of receiving a finisher t-shirt after their race, and instead we would plant a tree on their behalf at Kielder Waterside. In partnership with Northumbrian Water, Events of the North began a sustainable initiative to regenerate the forest
A PhD student from Northumbria University led a study investigating the effect of tart cherry supplementation on recovery following the Kielder Marathon. 35 runners signed up for a field study conducted by a PhD student, Emma Squires, from Northumbria University, investigating the effect of tart ch
This year, the winners of the Kielder Marathon will have the opportunity to plant a tree at Kielder Waterside to celebrate and commend their victory. The first male and female runners over the line will be given a sapling to plant themselves, and are invited to return to the race each year to watch
Our official Marathon starter for Kielder was Arthur Scott, a 100-year-old former Forester working for Forestry England. Arthur turned 100 on the day of the marathon (8th October) and celebrated his special birthday by ringing the start bell for Kielder’s 13th Marathon. Arthur is a retired Fo