09:00
£34-£44
Age 17 & over
Enjoy an unbeatable Welsh sporting welcome!
This awesome event has been expanded into an exciting festival of running with the addition of a brand new half marathon and a wide range of races on offer.
The popular marathon is a firm favourite in the Welsh running calendar, boasting one of the flattest marathon courses in Europe. Over 70% of all finishers have claimed a PB on a route that offers iconic landmarks, like the city’s Transporter Bridge and the stunning scenery of the Gwent Levels – with its coastal wildlife and picturesque medieval villages.
For those keen to improve their time over 26.2 miles, the course has been named in a list of ‘10 of the fastest marathons in the world’ by Runners World.
The fast and fun supporting half marathon and 10K races give runners of all abilities the opportunity to experience the marathon atmosphere, without committing to the 26.2-mile distance.
This event is part of ABP Newport Marathon Festival.
Are you a group of 5 or more people looking to enter the Newport Wales Marathon, Half or 10K?
The team challenge is open to corporate, community or international teams who can compete to win prizes whilst taking advantage of discounted entry and other additional event experience benefits.
It’s the perfect team-building exercise, charity fundraising or CSR activity suitable for groups big or small.
Groups of 5 or more can enter, and compete to be the fastest team in the race. Every member of the team completes the entire race distance, with the fastest 5 times from each team registering. The fastest average team time wins!
The Event Village will be host to a whole range of family-friendly entertainment including all our sponsors – as well as exhibitors, food and drink, live music and street entertainers.
A number of event partners and sponsors will be in attendance on race day – offering interactive entertainment, giveaways and more.
Find official merchandise, activities and games for the kids and more.
Perfect for runners and spectators, fill up on refreshments, tasty street food or toast your success after the race!
University of South Wales
Usk Way
Newport
Newport
NP20 2BP
UK
Newport is definitely a city on the rise, steeped in history with a multi-cultural vibe – complete with artisan breweries and a rich musical heritage. Races start and finish on the vibrant riverfront in the heart of the regenerated city-centre, where runners can expect electric atmosphere and a high-level of event organisation alongside a warm Welsh welcome.
On race day, the streets of Newport will be awash with thousands of runners taking part. Here are the hotspots for friends and family to support runners:
The Event Village area on Usk Way is the best place to catch a glimpse of loved ones at the beginning and end of their races. The start and finish lines are situated by the University of South Wales and Friars Walk Shopping Centre.
The pub and beer garden will be open as usual, offering a great vantage point. You can spot marathon runners at mile 1 and 25, and see 10K runners pass between kilometre 1-2 and kilometre 8-9.
The town of Magor will be a highlight for marathon runners, with roaring crowds and encouragement from Lead Charity NSPCC! The Golden Lion pub and other local businesses are really getting behind the event, so that will be a great place to spectate and get involved in the race day atmosphere. Despite road closures, Magor remains accessible via the M4.
It is one of fewer than 10 transporter bridges that remain in use worldwide and offers a unique experience for spectators.
The popular pub in Redwick will remain open for the day, and offer spectators who live locally a base for getting involved with the event and supporting passing runners. Due to road closures, the area will only be accessible by foot.
The half marathon is new for this year, expanding the event into an exciting festival of running with multiple distance options.
Its flat and fast course offers iconic landmarks, including the city’s Transporter Bridge, historic city centre, modern riverfront and International Sports Village as well as the stunning natural scenery and coastal wildlife of the nearby Gwent Levels.
The race will start and finish in the heart of the city on Usk Way, kick-starting with a loop of the city centre and historic Commerical Street – including many listed buildings dating from the Victorian period.
Next, half marathon runners will take in a loop of Newport’s International Sports Village, which is home to the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome, Newport Stadium and Dragon Park – including a part-lap of the athletics track!
They’ll approach the halfway point whilst completing a loop of the picturesque Newport Wetlands area around the village of Goldcliff, with a chnace to enjoy an all-new vibrant course entertainment zone.
They’ll complete their 13.1 mile journey whilst enjoying views of the historic Transporter Bridge ahead of a sprint finish back to the city-centre along Usk Way.
4 hours 30 minutes.
Participants must complete the 13.1-mile course in under 4 hours 30 minutes.
There will be 1:30, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, 2:45 and 3:00 pacers.
With a socially responsible business model at the core, this event delivers ambitiously green, sustainable and low impact events.
Early bird entry fee
£38.00
Entry fee (Unaffiliated)
£44.00
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£42.00
Entry fee (Affiliated)
£34.00
Absolutely loved this race. Managed to get myself a 10k PB, I will definitely be back next year for sure - one definitely not to be missed!! Lovely flat route, plenty of water stations, it’s nice to do a new course as you don’t know what to expect, and that’s all part of the fun. Natalie Williams
Flat and fast, definitely a PB course. Start pens are well organised. Good spread of runner abilities. The crowds at the finish line helps to drag you over the line. Gethin Williams
A nice event to start the running season and test your winter training. It was organised well and had a nice route around the city. There were plenty of spectators around the route which also included the marathon on the same day. The medal was unique and t-shirt does a good job for future training runs. Matthew Davies
Very flat course (some say too flat) but if you are after a PB early season this could be for you! Very friendly people involved in running the event and the stewards were very happy bunch. Stuart Kibble
I have done the first two now of this relatively new marathon, one racing it and now one pacing it. I have left both years feeling nothing but love for the event. It is run with the professionalism and attention to detail you expect from Welsh athletics. Edward Cullen
My first marathon adventure. It was brill, I thoroughly enjoyed it. The course was great and flat, if you are a fast runner it would be perfect for a PB. The marshalls were amazing, they whooped and cheered us all. I am a back of the pack runner and I'm sure I had just as much support as the elite guys and the main pack of runners. The support through Magor is something I have never experienced before, I ran in not knowing what to expect, I managed to see my hubbie, I ran over to give him a quick kiss and there were roars from the supporters, it made me feel as though I was winning the race - thank you Magor - and that carried me for the rest of the race. Joanne Lutwyche
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09:00
£42-£52
Age 18 & over
09:45
£26-£28
Age 15 & over
12:00
£8
Age 8-17
12:45
£3-£8
All ages
12:15
£2
Age up to 3