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About

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. The races take in iconic landmarks, the city’s modern riverfront and International Sports Village as well as the stunning natural scenery and coastal wildlife of the nearby Gwent Levels. Come claim a PB and an epic finishers medal!

Mae Gŵyl Marathon Casnewydd ABP yn ffefryn cadarn ar galendr rhedeg Cymru, gydag un o’r cyrsiau marathon mwyaf gwastad yn y DU. Mae’r llwybr yn dilyn tirnodau eiconig fel Pont Gludo’r ddinas ac mae yno olygfeydd godidog o Wastadeddau Gwent – gyda bywyd gwyllt y môr a phentrefi canoloesol hyfryd. Mae’r rasys hanner marathon a 10K hwyliog a chyflym sy’n cyd-fynd â’r marathon yn rhoi cyfle i redwyr o bob gallu gymryd rhan heb ymrwymo i’r pellter heriol o 26.2 milltir.

Marathon, Half Marathon, Welsh Distance Double, and 4 more

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Sun, Apr 19, 2026

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Newport, United Kingdom

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Who‘s Attending?

557 community members attending

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Where and when

Location

Usk Way, Newport NP20 2BP, UK

Start times

Sunday, Apr 19, 2026

Marathon: 9:00 AMHalf Marathon: 9:00 AMWelsh Distance Double: 9:00 AM10K: 9:45 AMFuture Challengers: 12:00 PMToddler Dash: 12:15 PMMile: 12:45 PM

Event summary

Here are the distances available for 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival

Marathon

26.2mi

£10 - £52

Half Marathon

13.1mi

£10 - £42

10K

10km

£10 - £112

Future Challengers

1mi

£9

Route information

Marathon, half marathon and 10K routes offer iconic landmarks, including the city’s historic Castle, traditional Victorian Market, Transporter Bridge, modern riverfront development and International Sports Village -as well as the stunning natural scenery and coastal wildlife of the Gwent Levels.

It boasts one of the flattest marathon courses around – ideal for first timers or those looking for a fast time. This has translated into a lot of good performances, with nearly 70% of historic finishers claiming a PB. The marathon has even been named in a list of ’10 of the fastest marathons in the world’ by Runners World.

What's included

🗺️ Race pack including spectator guide, race number and timing chip

🏙️ Fully closed road and marshaled, city centre route

🎵 Course entertainment and live music

🏅 An epic finishers medal to commemorate your achievement

♻️ 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

How to get there

Usk Way, Newport NP20 2BP, UK

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Park & Ride

An official Event Park & Ride service will be available from the Office of National Statistics which is located at NP10 8XG, offering easy access from the M4 Motorway (Junction 28). The price is £12 per vehicle and pre-booking is essential with a limited number of spaces available.

Road Closures

There will be a number of road closures in place. Please use public transport where possible and check your race day pack for more information on road closures. You'll find travel advice here.

Event day logistics

07:30 Baggage drop opens

09:00 Marathon & Half Marathon start

09:45 10K Start

Cut-off 6 hours from last starter (marathon) and 4.5 hours (half marathon)

12:00 Future Challengers junior race starts

12:15 Toddler Dash starts

12:45 Mile Fun Run starts

*Timings are subject to change for 2025

Age Requirements

All runners must be aged 18 or older (marathon) or ages 17 or older (half marathon) on the day of the event in order to take part.

Race Packs

Your race pack including a race day guide, running number and timing chip will be posted to you and will arrive within 7 days of the event. Overseas entrants must collect their packs on the morning of the race from the Event Village.

Baggage

A baggage facility will be available before the race, open from 07:30am. It will be located in the Friars Walk Car Park on Usk Way. Runners can deposit one bag, which must display a baggage label (which is a tear-off strip on the bottom of your race number). Valuables are left at your own risk.

Pacers

Pacers will be running with sail flags in the marathon, 10K and half marathon. Look out for them in your stating pen, they are a friendly bunch and there to enhance your experience and help you achieve your goal finish time!

Aid Stations

There will be multiple aid stations along the routes. Water (Brecon Carreg), energy gels (HIGH5) and energy drinks will be available.