Newport Wales Marathon
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ABP Newport Marathon
The ABP Newport Marathon is a city-centre marathon held in Newport, Wales. The event began in 2018 and is noted for a very flat course, described as one of the flattest marathon courses in the UK. The course has produced personal bests for many finishers; organisers report that about 70% of finishers have claimed a PB.
The route passes local landmarks and landscapes, including the citys Transporter Bridge and the Gwent Levels, with its coastal wildlife and nearby medieval villages. Races start and finish on the riverfront in the regenerated city centre.
The event weekend includes multiple race distances:
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
The ABP Newport Marathon sits within a wider festival of running with supporting races held on the same day. Newport is described as a city with historical character and a multicultural atmosphere, noted in the event information for its local breweries and musical heritage. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
