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A half marathon run at Kielder Water — 21.1 km Running Point-to-point

A half marathon run at Kielder Water is a 21.1 km (13.1 miles) point-to-point in Falstone, Northumberland: flat, with 126 m of climb, on mostly trail ground.

126 mAscent
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A half marathon run at Kielder Water running route
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Explore the A half marathon run at Kielder Water

Location: Falstone, Northumberland

A half marathon distance at Kielder Water. The run follows a similar route to the Kielder Half Marathon course. This is unofficial and not affiliated with the event organiser. It is intended for personal training use only, and not for use on the race day

The route follows a mix of forest tracks, lakeside paths and quiet trails, providing a scenic run through Kielder Forest. The route is predominantly off-road, with a gently undulating profile and a mixture of firm and more natural surfaces underfoot. Much of the course runs close to the water, with sections through woodland providing changing surroundings throughout. The combination of long runnable stretches, gradual climbs and descents makes this a varied half-marathon route in one of Northumberland’s most scenic areas.

Common questions

How long is this route?
It's a 21.1 km point-to-point in Falstone, Northumberland with around 126 metres of total ascent.
How long will it take me to run it?
Use the 'Your time estimate' panel at the top of this page — it predicts your finish time for this exact route from your age, sex and most recent benchmark, accounting for distance, ascent and surface.
Is it hilly?
Barely. It rates 1 out of 5 on our hill scale — gently undulating. About 6 metres of climb per kilometre, 126 metres in total.
What's the surface like?
It's mostly off-road (around 85% trail). Trail shoes are recommended.

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PaulAug 2026

One of the most beautiful half marathons on the planet

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