Newport Wales Marathon
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About the race
The ABP Newport Marathon Festival is a multi race running event in Newport, Wales, organised by Run4Wales and supported by Associated British Ports and Newport City Council. The festival includes races over several distances and weekend activities linked to the race programme. The course starts and finishes on Newport's riverfront and is described by the organisers as one of the UKs flattest marathon routes and among the flattest in Europe. Nearly 70 percent of finishers have recorded a personal best on this route.
The marathon and half marathon also pass through the nearby Gwent Levels, noted for coastal wildlife and medieval villages. The route passes a number of city landmarks including the historic castle, the Victorian market, the Transporter Bridge, the modern riverfront development and the International Sports Village. The event weekend also features a Women’s Running Conference and a pasta party on the preceding Saturday. The festival offers dedicated junior races and a 10K so a range of distances is available. The event includes charity partnerships and an active volunteering programme.
Results, photos and live tracking are published after the races and the organisers run associated series including a regional 10K series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
