Publish date: 27 September 2023

Kielder Marathon Weekend 2023

People running in a race.

It’s the 13th Kielder Marathon weekend this year and its taking place on 7 and 8 October. This is delivered by Events of the North in conjunction with the trust, Northumbrian Water, Active Northumberland and Northumberland County Council. It includes a marathon, half marathon, 10k, Junior events as well as run bike run. 

The trust is an official partner for the event so good luck to all of those staff members who were successful in securing their runner places.

For more information on the Northumberland Kielder Marathon Weekend 2023 visit www.kieldermarathon.com

What we are doing
As an NHS employer we are keen to support staff, patients and visitors to make healthier choices and that’s why we are proud to be supporting the Kielder Marathon weekend.

We’re keen to inspire people who’ve never run a race to enter or simply find out more about what it involves. We are delighted to have staff Kielder ambassadors for some of the events - you can find out more about the benefits of running and some hints and tips below. 

Ask the expert

We’ve invited specialists at the trust and Tony, one of the Kielder ever presents who has run every year since it started, to share their expertise and top tips for training in events like Kielder.

How to stay hydrated...
What to eat when training for a marathon...
What is refueling?

Hear from Tony Allen - an ever present, which means he has run every Kielder Marathon since it started, shares his running story below.

How he got into running...
Why Kielder Marathon is so special...