Welcome

Please read this pre-race information carefully and bring a copy with you on race day.

If you have any questions not covered by this document, please contact info@trailoutlaws.com or Race Director Tim Bateson on 07734309500.

Race Information

This is the 9^th annual running of the Dark Skies Run series @ Kielder which consists of 3 race distances run over two nights:

• Saturday 6^th March 2027 – Marathon & 11 Miles
• Sunday 7^th March 2027 – 10K

Some athletes choose to attempt the double by running both the Marathon and the 10K.

Kielder can have every type of weather from magical snowy landscapes to blue sky spring days and late winter storms. The weather can change rapidly.

Please refer to the mandatory kit list to ensure you bring everything on it!

Either way we look forward to watching and hearing about your experiences!

Before the Race

Consider taking out personal insurance against accident or injury whilst taking part in sporting activities. UKA and TRA membership include insurance.

Bring appropriate footwear for the race conditions.

Please make yourself familiar with the route, the Check Points and study your maps. This is the best way to plan for your journey around Kielder Water.

Race Parking

Parking will be at Greenside Car Park.

Please do not try and park at Kielder Waterside.

We will have marshals there to guide you to the correct parking area. Please follow the instructions of the marshals when parking to help ensure we can park everyone efficiently.

It is a short walk from the car park to the race registration and start area.

Event HQ / Start & Finish Area

Race HQ will be the Kielder Waterside Tipis:

Kielder Waterside (Tipis),

Kielder Water,

Hexham,

Northumberland,

NE48 1BT

Map for Kielder Waterside

This is where registration and event starts will take place (as indicated on map).

You will be directed by lighting and signage at the end of the route into the tipis to finish.

Registration and Timings

Please pay very close attention to timings.

Sunday 7^th March 2027 - Kielder Waterside Tipis

• 17:30 - 19:15 Registration
• 19:20 Race Briefing
• 19:30 Race Start
• 21:00 Presentations
• 21:30 Race Closes

All runners must register before registration closes at 19:15.

Race Numbers

Please note that race numbers will be given out at race registration on the day of the race.

You must clearly pin your number to the front of your top so it is visible to the event marshals.

Numbers will be recorded at Check Points for safety reasons.