Expected April 2028
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The ABP Newport Marathon Festival is a thrilling festival of running and one of the most exciting days on the Welsh sporting calendar. The marathon boasts one of the flattest courses in Europe and has been named in a list of ’10 of the fastest marathons in the world’ by Runners World. If you’re not up to the challenge of 26.2 miles, there’s also fun half marathon, 10K and mile race options to choose from.
City’s historic Castle
Traditional Victorian Market
Transporter Bridge
Modern riverfront development
International Sports Village
Gwent Levels coastal wildlife and medieval villages
Start / Finish
Usk Way, Newport NP20 2BP, UK
Usk Way, Newport NP20 2BP, UK
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Route
What you get
Finisher medal
Chip timing
Race pack including spectator guide, race number and timing chip
Course entertainment and live music
Optional technical finishers tee or Climate Action Fund donation
Training advice and tips plus access to a free trial of the Coopah app
Access to event village, toilets and feed stations on route
Live tracking via the Run 4 Wales app and finish time SMS
Finish time pacers in every start wave
On the day
Toilets
Marshals on course
First aid on course
Before you enter
Other questions
The event takes place on Saturday, April 17 and Sunday, April 18, 2027. The main races (Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K) are on Sunday.
The marathon course is one of the flattest in Europe and very fast. It passes iconic landmarks including Newport Castle, the Transporter Bridge, and the Gwent Levels with coastal wildlife and medieval villages.
Yes, the route is fully closed to traffic and marshaled.
Yes, there are finish time pacers in every start wave.
Not explicitly mentioned on this page, but the organiser Run 4 Wales may have charity entries. Check their website for details.
Entry fee
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Expected April 2028
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