Kielder Marathon

Northumberland, England, UK · October 4, 2026
cloudy50°·55° high·Windy·Dry
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Race Day Weather

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57° high
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Cool start, steady conditions

Runners will face a temperature range of 52°F to 55°F with high humidity at 91%. There will be a headwind throughout, peaking at 16 mph, which may affect pacing strategy. Due to the humidity, it's advisable to start conservatively and stay hydrated throughout the race.

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Race Info

The Kielder Marathon runs almost entirely off-road on trails around Kielder Water in Northumberland, England, the largest man-made lake in Northern Europe by capacity. The course follows the Lakeside Way through Kielder Forest, England's largest working forest. The race weekend also includes a half marathon, 10K, gravel duathlon, and junior races around the reservoir.

Race weekend

Saturday, October 3
1:00 PMGravel Duathlon (31.3 mi)
1:05 PM10K (6.2 mi)
Sunday, October 4
10:15 AMHalf Marathon (13.1 mi)
10:45 AMJunior Osprey Run (0.9 mi)
10:45 AMJunior Falcon Run (1.6 mi)
Area Map

Course Map

FAQ

When is the 2026 Kielder Marathon?

The 2026 Kielder Marathon will be held on Sunday October 4, 2026.

What is the time limit for the Kielder Marathon?

The time limit for the Kielder Marathon is 7 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2026 Kielder Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 57°F and a low of 46°F with a 13% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 9 years of data
Avg Temp
53°F
L:49° H:55°
RunScore
9
Conditions
Rain Freq
56%
5 of 9 yrs
Wind10mph
Dew47°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2025
partly-cloudy-day
51°/55°-
10
2024
cloudy
51°/56°Light
9
2023
partly-cloudy-day
52°/60°Light
8
2022
partly-cloudy-day
53°/58°-
9
2021
partly-cloudy-day
47°/52°Light
9
2019
partly-cloudy-day
48°/53°Light
10
2017
partly-cloudy-day
52°/58°-
9
2015
partly-cloudy-day
45°/51°-
10
2014
partly-cloudy-day
47°/54°Light
10