Nick Hancock has fought his way back from the brink to chase down his ambitious running goals at the ABP Newport Wales Marathon. In just four years, the Abergavenny native has gone from smoking 40 cigarettes a day and taking anti-depressant medication to become a competitive ultra runner. Nick will return to his homeland on

2020 will see over 15,000 runners take part in the Healthspan Wales 10K Series, taking them on 10K journeys in Cardiff Bay, Newport, Porthcawl and Barry Island. The four races give runners a chance to stay fit all year round and enjoy four unique race day experiences. There’s plenty to see across the series, which

The dates of the four races of the 2020 Healthspan Wales 10K Series races have have been revealed. Entries are now on sale as the popular quartet of 10K races returns to four iconic locations across South Wales. Runners can secure their place at each of the events or save with Multi-Event Ticket offer. Almost

You’ve signed up to run 26.2 miles but you’re worried about your training plans being disrupted by the unpredictable British weather. It’s smart to start thinking ahead when it comes to winter as the schedule won’t be plain sailing. There’ll be nights when you simply can’t leave the house – but illness and dangerous conditions

The wait is over – Early Bird entries for the ABP Newport Wales Marathon are now open, giving marathoners a chance to make their marathon saving ahead of race day on Sunday 19th April 2020. Under 1000 early bird entries remain, and we’re expecting them to sell out! Wales’ premier marathon event will return for

When marathon race day comes, your mind goes into overdrive! Excitement, anticipation, worry, should I have gone to the toilet earlier? Off the back of another successful 2019 ABP Newport Wales Marathon, we wanted to help our runners get familiar with the ebb and flow of a big-city marathon! The night before race day Carbs,

Those gripped by running fever at last weekend’s ABP Newport Wales Marathon can get in on the action in 2020 event for a fraction of the price. Wales’ premier marathon event will return on Sunday 19th April, 2020 after the success of the second instalment. A limited number of discounted launch entries for next year’s

Chris Bird flew to victory in the ABP Newport Wales Marathon as he smashed the course record. The Chichester runner triumphed in a course record time of 2 hrs, 31 min, 34 sec to win by two clear minutes from Otley AC’s Scott Harrington and strip 1 min, 44 sec off last year’s winning time.

A global audience will get a front-row seat to watch the 2019 ABP Newport Wales Marathon after the second installment exceeded all expectations again. A total of around 6,000 runners flooded the streets of Newport to take part in a festival day of running across the marathon, 10K and Family Mile races. The event established

The thousands of runners who take on the ABP Newport Marathon & 10K on Sunday will be rewarded with these bespoke finishers’ medals and t-shirts. Completing the 26.2 miles through Newport’s regenerated city centre and scenic surrounding countryside will be an achievement of a lifetime for most, and they will be able to commemorate their