City Of Newport Half Marathon
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Event overview
The City of Newport Half Marathon is a 13.1 mile road race that raises funds for St David’s Hospice Care. The event includes chip timing, a bespoke medal, and an official event t-shirt. A virtual entry option is offered alongside in-person entries. The field size is shown as 2,500 runners.
Route and logistics
The course runs through the City of Newport and the historic village of Caerleon, using river Usk pathways and sections through the city centre. The route is described as showcasing the city’s landmarks. Results and event images are published after the race.
Charity and fundraising
All proceeds are used to support hospice patients in South East Wales and Lower Powys. The event page reports £643,000 raised for St David’s Hospice Care since 2013. The hospice lists recent service figures, including patients supported, new referrals, hours of Hospice at Home care, and in-patient admissions. A VIP package is available for runners who pledge to raise a minimum of £150 for the hospice.
Organisation and partners
The event lists KLA as the official title sponsor and names partners and sponsors including government funding, a university, local council and commercial sponsors. The organiser references volunteering, road closures, and race information pages for further event details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
