The half marathon was introduced in 2024, expanding the event into an exciting festival of running with multiple distance options.
Its flat and fast course offers iconic landmarks, including the city’s Transporter Bridge, victorian shopping streets, iconic market, historic castle, modern riverfront and International Sports Village as well as the stunning natural scenery and coastal wildlife of the nearby Gwent Levels.
The race starts and finishes on Newport’s vibrant riverfront, with runners kick-starting their journey with a city centre loop, heading north up Usk Way and Skinner Street – taking in the iconic Newport Market, Victorian High Street and historic Newport Castle.
Next, half marathon runners will take in a loop of Newport’s International Sports Village, which is home to the Geraint Thomas National Velodrome, Newport Stadium and Dragon Park – including a lap of the athletics track!
They’ll approach the halfway point whilst completing a loop of the picturesque Newport Wetlands area around the village of Goldcliff, with a chance to enjoy an all-new vibrant course entertainment zone.
They’ll complete their 13.1 mile journey whilst enjoying views of the historic Transporter Bridge ahead of a sprint finish back to the city-centre along Usk Way.
Please note that the map representation on Strava is an estimate and the course has been measured by a AUKCM Grade 1/IAAF/AIMS Grade B Course Measurer