There’s great debate about the ultimate running distance. In terms of raw distance, there’s no doubting how impressive a marathon is. It challenges a runner both mentally and physically, and we wish our ABP Newport Wales Marathon runners all the luck on the 29th April. There’s more to running than just distance, though. Here, we

With the ABP Newport Wales Marathon now sold out and competition for places to take part in what promises to be a special day for Wales, we’ve launched the Family Mile so more people can get involved. The Family Mile lets runners of all ages enjoy a casual stroll along the vibrant riverfront surrounded by thousands

The inaugural ABP Newport Wales Marathon has officially sold out. Runners from across the world have flocked to secure their place on the start line as a brand new era of distance running begins in South Wales. A total of 6,500 runners will flood the streets of Newport on Sunday 29 April for Wales’ new

Completing a full marathon is something most of us can only dream of. It’s a once in a lifetime goal and for some, a bucket list achievement. 26.2 miles of demanding course pushes you to the very edge both physically and mentally. To join the elite club of marathon runners, you need to possess a

As 4-time Olympic gold medallist Emil Zatopek once said, ‘if you want to win something, run 100 metres… if you want to experience something, run a marathon’. A marathon is an extreme journey that demands resilience, determination, willpower and focus. It takes preparation and to complete it, you need to be in excellent physical condition.

Friars Walk and Monmouthshire Building Society will be at the heart of the inaugural ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K. The leading Newport businesses have joined forces with Wales’ new national marathon as Official Partners ahead of race day on April 29. Friars Walk shopping centre will show the new face of Newport’s regenerated city

The time for excuses is over. Christmas has passed and it’s officially 2018, the year of the first ABP Newport Wales Marathon. As you prepare for your final few months of winter running, we’re going to give you some essential know-hows and tips to help you through winter in order to best prepare for the

The Run 4 Wales 10K Series is here to kick off a new era of distance running in Wales. A brand new season ticket has gone on sale to offer discounted entry to a trio of unique events in three of South Wales’ most iconic settings. A total of 1,000 discounted tickets are available priced

The inaugural ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K will provide a platform for runners to raise thousands for good causes. Run 4 Wales is now able to reveal the Official Associated Charities for the brand-new festival of running, which will take place on Sunday 29th April next year. The ABP Newport Wales Marathon & 10K

A brand new 10K race will add an exciting extra dimension to the inaugural ABP Newport Wales Marathon on April 29, 2018. The ABP Newport Wales 10K will offer runners of all abilities the opportunity to get involved in a new era for distance running in Wales without taking on the full 26.2 mile distance.