Month: March 2026

ABP Newport Marathon Festival | NEWPORT, WALES

Man’s running challenge in memory of his dad

A man from Dyffryn is taking on the ABP Newport Half Marathon to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association in memory of his dad, Gary. Kurtis Olding, 29, will be running the race, which is part of the ABP Newport Marathon Festival, with his brother-in-law Curtis, 26. The pair have already raised more

Volunteer at the ABP Newport Marathon Festival

You don’t need to run to get involved with the ABP Newport Marathon Festival coming to the city on Sunday 19 April. The event has been designed to allow everyone to get involved, soak up the good vibes and experience the race day atmosphere – whether it’s running the marathon, half marathon or 10K, or

Pre-race pasta party coming to the ABP Newport Marathon Festival

Runners taking part in this year’s ABP Newport Marathon Festival can fuel up ready for race day at an exclusive pasta party. The event will ensure participants are well fuelled by the time they get into their race penne and give them the energy they need to run farfalle – whether that’s in the 10K,

Man’s marathon challenge after heart surgery

A father-of-three from Stroud will be taking on the ABP Newport Marathon just two years after having open heart surgery. Gareth Ponsford, 45, said it will be his first road marathon and he’s looking forward to seeing what he’s capable of as he continues to get his fitness back post-op. Gareth, who works as an