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This is the first year of an event envisaged to follow in the footsteps of other major athletic events in North East England as an annual highlight.

Steve Cram launches Britain's most beautiful marathon

Sally Gunnell launches the Kielder Run-Bike-Run and Kielder Junior Run

For more information on the event call 0845 155 0236. Lines are open Monday to Friday from 9.00am until 5.00pm.