Author: Lee Treadwell

ABP Newport Marathon Festival | NEWPORT, WALES

Secure your spot in the 2025 ABP Newport 10K

The ABP Newport 10K will be taking place as part of the ABP Newport Marathon Festival on Sunday 13 April and entries will soon be going live. Registrations to the event will be launched on Thursday 28 November and runners are being encouraged to pre-register their interest now. Those who do so will be first

25 reasons to take part in the ABP Newport Marathon Festival 2025

If you’re looking for a running challenge to take on next year, look no further than the ABP Newport Marathon Festival. Taking place on Sunday 13 April 2025 the event offers something for everyone – whether you’re a beginner looking to take part in your first race or a seasoned runner looking to push yourself

Top tips for first time marathon runners

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

Final countdown for ABP Newport Marathon Festival saving

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

Mind announces lead charity partnership with Newport Marathon Festival

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.

No ballot place? No problem. Don’t give up 2025 marathon goal

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 already signed up to the 2025 ABP Newport Marathon Festival

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

Adjusted Marathon Results Now Available

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 makes an appearance at Newport

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

Entries are now open for the 2025 ABP Newport Marathon Festival

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