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ABP Newport Marathon Festival | NEWPORT, WALES

Vital Tips Now You’ve Signed Up for A Marathon

So, you’ve registered for the ABP Newport Wales Marathon – but there’s still just under six months to go. You don’t want to start training properly just yet as you want to stay clear of injury, but you need to put in the groundwork to make sure you’re ready come 5th May. We’ve listed 5

26.2 Reasons Why 2019 Could Be Your ABP Newport Wales Marathon Year

If you ever questioned whether or not you could complete a marathon, we’ve got all the answers – and it’s good news. The ABP Newport Wales Marathon returns on Sunday 5th May, and we’ve outlined all 26.2 reasons why 2019 could be your year. 1 – Because it’s a marathon. A once in a lifetime

Hear from the 2018 runners

In 2018, a new era of distance running in Wales got underway after the inaugural ABP Newport Wales Marathon proved a triumph for runners, spectators and the city. Thousands of runners took on the ultimate distance running challenge back in April – and we called out for those involved to share their stories. Here’s the

Entries open for 2019 ABP Newport Wales Marathon

The starting gun has sounded for runners to secure their space at the 2019 ABP Newport Wales Marathon. Entry is now open for Wales’ premier marathon, on Sunday 5th May 2019, after nearly 10,000 runners made the inaugural ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K an emphatic success. More than 70% of participants reported to have

2019 Priority Booking Window Open!

The priority booking window for the 2019 ABP Newport Wales Marathon is now OPEN! Runners who have pre-registered will today (October 11th) receive a priority booking link via email from 8AM, six hours before entries open to the public this afternoon. A limited number of discounted early bird entries are available, with the first 2,000

Run 4 Wales 10K Series Champions revealed

Matt Clowes and Eleanor Davies have been crowned king and queen of the inaugural Run 4 Wales 10K Series. The three race series, consisting of the Brecon Carreg Cardiff Bay Run, ABP Newport Wales 10K and Brecon Carreg Barry Island 10K, attracted more than 12,000 runners and some of Britain’s best elite endurance athletes. In

ABP Newport Wales Marathon back for 2019!

The ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K will return on Sunday 5th May 2019 after the inaugural event proved a resounding success. Marathon entries are on sale now for those who want to challenge themselves on a course perfectly suited for smashing personal bests. Wales’ new premier marathon lived up to the billing as thousands

ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K Elite Report

Marathon Round Up James Carpenter stripped a massive 15 minutes off his previous best to go down in history as the in the inaugural ABP Newport Wales Marathon champion. The Neath Harrier picked up the first competitive win of his career as he put in a vital burst 7K from the finish to finally break

New Era Begins at 2018 ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K 

A new era of distance running in Wales is underway after the inaugural ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K proved a triumph for participants, spectators and the city. The nation’s new premier marathon was a hit as thousands of runners enjoyed perfect marathon conditions and a fever-pitch atmosphere in the heart of the city centrE

ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K Preview

The countdown is on as 10,000 runners prepare to create history at the inaugural ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K. Newport will welcome competitors and spectators from across the globe to the regenerated city centre as a new era of distance running gets underway in Wales. The local economy is set to receive a £1.1m