Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon

• quality event t-shirt
• legendary bespoke event medal
• chip timing
• category prizes
• water stations every 3 miles along the route
• access to the event facilities, including toilets

The start of the Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon is in the heart of the city centre on Commercial Street. It’s a five minute walk from Newport Railway Station and just minutes from a number of car parks.

The race will start at 9:00 am

If you are looking to drop your bag off before the race, you can do so at the Baggage Drop and Event Control which is based at the Newport Leisure Centre, 1 Kingsway, Newport NP20 1UH. Your baggage label will be attached to your race number.

Race Timing & Bibs
Your timing chip will be attached to the back of your runner number. Please ensure your runner number is safely and clearly pinned to the FRONT of your vest , t-shirt or jacket. Do not put any pins through the chip timer.

YOU MUST FILL IN YOUR EMERGENCY DETAILS ON THE BACK OF YOUR NUMBER.

All runners must wear their number, failure to wear your runner number across the starting mat will mean your time will not be recorded. Should you lose or misplace your bib there will be a limited number available at the information point near the baggage drop in the Newport Centre from 8am until 8.45am. Please be aware that there is a charge of £10.00 for replacement packs/timing chips so please do not lose or forget to bring yours.

You don’t need to run to be part of the Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon! We welcome volunteers to help with the event and promotional tasks leading up to the Half Marathon. Volunteer, have fun, make friends and experience the electric atmosphere of race day.

Become part of a team of amazing volunteers who will be ‘Making the Difference’ to ensure that runners and spectators alike have a great experience.

Go to http://cityofnewporthalfmarathon.com/volunteering/ to sign up!

Buggies-Dogs-Nordic Sticks etc…

No participant may bring dogs, baby joggers, baby strollers, skateboards, Nordic sticks, rollerblades, hand cycles, Kangoo Jumps, stilts, crutches, unauthorised bicycles or any other wheeled device on the course, except for wheelchairs as agreed in advance with the Race Director. Any bulky items or fancy dress which you wish to carry with you as part of a challenge must be cleared with the race director if it is likely to impact on your ability to complete the course within 4 hours 30 minutes or impede other participants

Baggage Area

The baggage storage facility at Newport Leisure Centre will be open at 7.30am. Please refer to the race start map for the exact location. All runners are allowed to deposit one bag which must display your baggage label which is a tear-off strip on the bottom of your race number. Please attach the label before your arrival. Bags can be collected after the race upon receipt of your runner number. Only runners and staff will have access to this area. Items not collected after baggage closure will be held at the Event Information desk at Event control. The following day they will be taken to the Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon office. Please contact the events team to arrange collection at [email protected] or on 01633 851051. It is strongly advised that you leave valuables at home. Race organisers cannot be held responsible if items go missing or are damaged. We will do our utmost to safeguard your baggage, but the area is not secured.

Showers/Changing Facilities

There are changing rooms and showers at Newport Leisure Centre for a small charge. Please pay at receptio