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Introducing our 2026 event lineup
We had a busy end to our 2025, with the inaugural HogmanHoway 5K in Newcastle City Centre before ringing in the new year. As we look forward to the new year ahead, our 2026 calendar of events is looking to...
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National triathlon championships will head to Northumberland in 2026
A growing triathlon event in Northumberland has been confirmed as the venue for the sport’s national championships in 2026. British Triathlon has announced that The Northumbrian will host a race in next year’s British and English Age-Group Championships. Based at...
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Star names join thousands of runners to celebrate 15th anniversary of ‘Britain’s most beautiful’ marathon
One of the country’s best loved running events will celebrate its 15th anniversary next weekend with sold out races and a star studded line-up of participants. Known as ‘Britain’s most beautiful,’ the Altra Kielder Marathon returns on 4 and 5...
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An Evening With Altra She Runs Free
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...
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Best outdoor activities in the North East for an active summer
As we hit the summer solstice and with school holidays around the corner, you may be wondering how to entertain the kids (and yourselves!) for the six long weeks of summer holidays. Luckily – from trail runs to beach parties,...
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Altra Champions Women In Running As Title Partner Of Kielder Marathon
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...
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New partnership will bring more pedal power to North East sporting events
Organisers of the Northumbrian and the Altra Kielder Marathon have announced details of a new partnership that will support those who take part in each event later this year. North East specialist firm Team Cycles will provide support for all...
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From London to lakes – why Kielder should be your next marathon challenge
Sunday 27th April 2025 marked a monumental day in UK running history, when an estimated 90,000 runners competed in a marathon on the same day. Between the London Marathon and the Manchester Marathon, a record number of people joined the...
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Sun shines over Britain’s most beautiful marathon
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...
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Kielder Marathon weekend gets underway…
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...
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