Kielder Marathon teams up with baby loss charity 4Louis for 2024 event

4Louis, based in Sunderland, supports anyone affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, and the death of a baby or child.

The organisation provides memory boxes to help families remember their loved one, and offers useful tools, equipment, and training free of charge to hospital units, hospices, and other professionals who work with grieving families.

Amber Langley, project manager at 4Louise, said: “We are thrilled to be named the official charity partner. This partnership signifies not only a shared commitment to health and wellness but also a profound dedication to supporting families through their most challenging times.”

The weekend attracts over 3,500 participants for a series of races, including a half marathon, 10K, junior runs, a gravel duathlon and of course a marathon.

Kielder Marathon founder, Steve Cram, added: “We’ve heard many stories about how participants have got involved to support good causes. This desire to help others is one of the great characteristics about events like ours and I’m always blown away by the selflessness and generosity of people.

"I look forward to seeing a lot of 4Louis vests on the start line in October, and I hope that they raise a lot of money.”

It will take place on October 5 and 6, 2024, at Northumbrian Water’s Kielder Waterside Park.

To take part, send an email to [email protected]. Visit the 4Louis’ website for more information.

To book a place and find more information about the races, visit the Kielder Marathon website. Follow @kielder_marathon on Instagram for the latest updates from the event.