The ABP Newport Marathon Festival is back on Sunday 13 April with a marathon, half marathon, 10K and Mile race. With the event just five months away it’s plenty of time for people to train – including those looking to take on the full 26.2 miles. But for those who are running the distance for

The ABP Newport Marathon Festival is just five months away and the countdown is on for those looking to secure their space with a saving.  Next year’s event takes place on Sunday 13 April and includes marathon, half marathon, 10K and mile races.  While the 10K race is due to go on sale later this

The UK’s leading mental health charity, Mind, alongside local charity Mind in Gwent, have announced they will become the lead charity partner of the ABP Newport Marathon Festival. Both charities work to ensure no one has to face a mental health problem alone, and it’s through incredible fundraisers and donations that it’s able to help.

Runners who have been unlucky in the TCS London Marathon ballot don’t need to give up their goal of running a marathon next April.  Entries are open for the ABP Newport Marathon and those looking to take part can take advantage of a discounted Early Bird Entry offer.  The limited time price of £48 will

Hundreds of runners have already signed up to take part in the 2025 ABP Newport Marathon Festival, taking advantage of special launch offer pricing.  Those thinking of running next year need to act quickly if they also want to save, as the offer expires at the end of this month.  Many people may be waiting

Following reports querying the accuracy of the Marathon course distance at the Newport Marathon Festival on Sunday 28 April, Run 4 Wales asked the Association of UK Course Measurers (AUKCM) to review their course measurement. Unfortunately, the AUKCM has concluded that there was an error with their measurement, resulting in the Marathon being 276m too long,

London Marathon Race Director, Hugh Brasher, made an appearance at the ABP Newport Marathon Festival on Sunday 28 April. Hugh was out among the masses, looking at what goes on behind the scenes as well as going out on the half marathon course – the exciting new addition to the event. He came as part

Runners looking to take on a marathon challenge next year can sign up to the ABP Newport Marathon Festival now. The date has been set for the second instalment of the new-look event, which saw the addition of a new half marathon distance to the marathon and 10K races. Next year’s event will take place

Last Sunday more than 7,000 people signed up to take part in the exciting new ABP Newport Marathon Festival. The popular race is a firm favourite on the Welsh running calendar, boasting one of the flattest marathon courses in Europe.  The ABP Newport Marathon Festival, like other Run 4 Wales events, is only made possible by the

If you’ve just run the ABP Newport Marathon – congratulations, you’re part of the 0.01% of the world’s population to have ever completed the distance! But now that it’s over you may be left wondering how long you should leave it before you start running again, particularly if you’ve got another race to work towards.