The Event Village will be host to a whole range of family-friendly entertainment including all our sponsors – as well as exhibitors, food and drink, live music and street entertainers.
Sponsors
A number of our event partners and sponsors will be in attendance on race day – offering interactive entertainment, giveaways and more.
ABP will be sharing information about its Newport plans and have colouring for families to get involved in.
Captain’s Call Wall provided by ABP – An interactive wall, situated opposite the Event Village near the Friars Walk Shopping Centre where runners and spectators can leave good luck messages for their friends and family across event weekend.
As well as a face painter, Monmouthshire Building Society will also have colouring at its stand for children to create signs to use while cheering on the runners.
Exhibitors
Mind/Mind in Gwent Calm Zone – If you’re in need of some space and quiet, come along to the Mind/Mind in Gwent Calm Zone supported by title partner ABP.
Monmouthshire Building Society – Find out more about their products and services, plus some giveaways, merchandise and face painting!
ICC Wales – Come along for face painting and ‘Spin the Wheel’!
Newport Live – Young supporters can come along to make banners and signs at the Marathon Craft Station. At the Information Station, find out more about what Newport Live provide, from sport and fitness to theatre. There will also be an exclusive marathon fitness membership offer!
Scimitar Sports – Our official merchandise partner will be offering official ABP Newport Marathon Festival and Run 4 Wales merchandise.
Kid’s Tent – Check out the Pedal Emporium painting and bubble making, or come along for the child-friendly garden games.
2wish – Welfare support
Sports Chaplaincy – Welfare support
Joov Sports – Free electrolytes samples and a place to shop Joov muscle recovery products!
Massage from Risca Chiropractic & Wellness Clinic – Massage and acupuncture
Mind – Meet and greet with other lead charity runners, and get some photos with the team. Their team will also be giving out mental health resources, pin badges and refreshments, plus providing massage for runners.
Cancer Research Wales – Supporting runners and promoting the work of Cancer Research Wales, handing out flyers, cheering sticks and wristbands.
LATCH Welsh Children’s Cancer Charity – Purchase LATCH merchandise, t-shirts and water bottles.
Organised Kaos – Come and try circus skills and stilt walking.
Full details on our exhibitor and entertainment programme for 2024 will be announced closer to the event date. If you are interested in exhibiting at the event, please contact kelsey.duffill@run4wales.org.
Catering
Perfect for runners and spectators, fill up on refreshments, tasty street food or toast your success after the race! This year Dragon Bar will be in the event village. If you are interesting in catering at the event, please contact kelsey.duffill@run4wales.org.