Author: Lee Treadwell

ABP Newport Marathon Festival | NEWPORT, WALES

Afghan Refugees Welcomed at ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K

A group of refugees who have recently arrived in Wales from Afghanistan were introduced to the world of mass-participation running at the ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K on Sunday, just two months after escaping the country from Kabul Airport.   Associated British Ports (ABP), the event’s title partner uses its relationship with the race

Records tumble at ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K

Records tumbled as the 2021 ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K returned with its largest field and fastest times. It was worth the wait after an 18 month covid delay as all four course records were broken on a landmark day for distance running in Wales.  Around 8,000 runners registered for the marathon and 10K

Everything You Need To Know: 2021 ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K

The ABP Newport Wales Marathon is returning this Sunday, set to be the largest mass participation event to take place in Wales in 2021. 8,000 people have signed up to run the marathon, 10K or family mile races which were originally scheduled for April 2020.   The race will be delivered as a ‘Breathable Event’

Healthspan Providing Key Waste Operators With Free 10K Spots

Event partner and leading direct supplier of vitamins and supplements Healthspan are doing their bit at the ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K on Sunday 24 October by giving back to key workers. The initiative continues on from the Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay Run, where Healthspan gave their allocated spaces to key Royal Mail workers

Preview: The Elite Races At The ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K

Dewi Griffiths (28:37) and Paulos Surafel (29:16) will head the fields for the ABP Newport Wales 10k on Sunday. The race will take place alongside Wales’ largest marathon and use a picturesque route around the Newport Wetlands, starting and finishing in Newport City Centre. The marathon race will also host the Welsh Marathon Championships for

ABP Newport Wales Marathon To Be Televised

The ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K will once again be televised around the world. Event organisers Run 4 Wales (R4W) can today confirm that an English and Welsh highlights programme will be produced, helping to showcase the event and wider region across the UK and internationally. The event returns on Sunday 24 October after

Keep on Running – Read Jamie Lewis’ Story

Title partners ABP have been promoting wellbeing in the workplace through races like the ABP Newport Wales Marathon and 10K. Here, we look at one of the ABP workers. Can you introduce yourself to our readers and describe your role at ABP? Hi my name is Jamie Lewis and I am a lock controller for

Extra Milers Needed For ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K

The team at R4W are excited to be delivering the ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K on Sunday 24 October, but we need YOUR help if you’re unable to run but would like to be a part of the big day! A team of Extra Milers are needed to help deliver an unforgettable day for

R4W set to deliver ‘Breathable Events’ in 2021

Run 4 Wales (R4W) is delighted to announce the return of live events this autumn with a new date for the Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay Run. The 10K and Family Fun Run will now take place on Sunday 26 September, ahead of the return of the ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K on Sunday 24