Newport Wales Marathon
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Event information
The ABP Newport Marathon Festival takes place in Newport, Wales, UK on 19 April 2026. The event is organised by Run 4 Wales (R4W) and supported by Associated British Ports and Newport City Council. The festival includes road races of multiple distances and supporting race-day activities. The event’s lead charity is Mind.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- Mile and junior races
Nearly 70% of marathon finishers have recorded a personal best on the route in past editions.
Course and location
Races start and finish on Newport’s riverfront in the city centre. The marathon and half marathon routes are described as very flat and include city landmarks such as the Transporter Bridge, the historic city centre, the Victorian Market, the modern riverfront and the International Sports Village. Marathon and half marathon courses also pass through the Gwent Levels, an area noted for coastal wildlife and medieval villages. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.