Month: January 2026

ABP Newport Marathon Festival | NEWPORT, WALES

Teen takes on ABP Newport 10K as part of brain tumour recovery

A teen from Builth Wells will be taking on the ABP Newport 10K as part of her brain tumour recovery. Erin Coyle, 17, says this will be the furthest she has run in over a year since she was diagnosed with the condition, and it will be her first race post-treatment. Erin, who is studying

Farmer to give Guinness World Record attempt some welly

A farmer from Caerphilly will be attempting to break a Guinness World Record at the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival for being the fastest person to run a half marathon in a pair of wellies. Neil Johnson, 47, will also be taking on the challenge to raise funds for the Farm Community Network(FCN) – a

Nominations open for 2026 Newport 100 Club

New runners are being encouraged to nominate themselves to get involved in the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival 100 Club. Run 4 Wales are donating 100 free spaces into the event for those new to the sport to take part in either the 10K or half marathon distances. The 100 Club initiative was set up