United Kingdom · Road marathon · 42.195 km
Newport Marathon
Newport and the Gwent Levels, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Newport Marathon combines a city-centre start with the open roads of the Gwent Levels. The course begins and ends on Usk Way, visiting the market and castle before heading through the International Sports Village, Redwick and the wetlands around Goldcliff. There is even a lap of an athletics track: a brief reminder that this is still sport, despite the sightseeing. Its flat profile makes it worth considering for a first marathon or a PB attempt. Plan the journey as carefully as the pace; the organiser offers travel advice and a park-and-ride service, with 2027 booking details still to follow.
AthRecs race guide · Updated
Upcoming dates
Planning your race weekend? These are the announced dates through 2027. Follow the organiser’s link for the latest date and race-day details. All dates and start times are local.
At a glance
- City / location
- Newport and the Gwent Levels
- County / area
- Newport
- Nation
- Wales
- Distance
- 42.195 kilometres / 26.2 miles
- Surface
- Road
- Course profile
- Flat road course.
- Approximate field
- Around 2,800Finishers · 2026
Official timing provider lists 2,754 finishers for the full marathon, excluding other distances.
How to enter Newport Marathon
These are the organiser’s entry routes. Check the linked page for the edition, opening dates, eligibility, fees and current availability.
Standard entry
Select the full marathon through the official 2027 entry page.
Official entry informationCharity entry
Choose a participating charity and review its entry requirements.
Official entry informationRoute and course
From the Usk Way riverfront, a city loop passes the Victorian Market and castle before the International Sports Village and its athletics track. The course then reaches Redwick and the Gwent Levels, loops through Goldcliff and returns to Newport with views of the Transporter Bridge.
Race-day planning
Check which edition each detail applies to before making your plans. Follow the linked instructions for the latest arrangements.
- Getting to the start
- The organiser estimates a 15-minute walk from Newport railway station to the start. Check the actual Sunday timetable before relying on a race-morning train. Getting to the start information
- 2027 park and ride
- The travel page says 2027 parking will open in the new year. Wait for the new booking release before treating displayed prices and operating times as your edition’s arrangements. 2027 park and ride information
- 2026 race-day reference
- The previous guide lists posted race bibs, baggage storage at Friars Walk and live tracking through the Run 4 Wales app. Check the new guide for 2027 arrangements. 2026 race-day reference information
- Wheelchair participation
- The 2026 guide welcomed wheelchair entrants in the marathon. Use the organiser’s accessibility guidance to discuss the next edition’s requirements before entering. Wheelchair participation information
Past races and results
Official results archiveOpen the organiser’s results to find a runner, club or published category standing. At festivals with several distances, select the marathon results.
2026 Newport Marathon
Full 2026 resultsRun 4 Wales publishes the full-marathon winners separately from the half-marathon and 10K results.
Men
Jacob Tasker won in 2:21:07.
View result detailsWomen
Samantha Antell won in 2:43:15.
View result details2025 Newport Marathon
Full 2025 resultsThe organiser records a women's course record and publishes a separate wheelchair winner.
Men
Daniel Husbands won in 2:27:57.
View result detailsWomen
Melissah Gibson won in 2:38:31.
View result detailsWheelchair
Ron Price won in 2:49:21.
View result detailsRace news, photos and video
- videoOfficial race videos
Common questions
When is Newport Marathon?
Confirmed upcoming dates: 18 Apr 2027. Dates are local to the race.
How do I enter Newport Marathon?
Standard entry: Select the full marathon through the official 2027 entry page. Charity entry: Choose a participating charity and review its entry requirements.
Where is Newport Marathon and how far is it?
Newport Marathon takes place in Newport and the Gwent Levels, Newport, Wales, United Kingdom. This guide covers the 42.195 km full marathon (26.2 miles). Surface: Road
What is the Newport Marathon course like?
From the Usk Way riverfront, a city loop passes the Victorian Market and castle before the International Sports Village and its athletics track. The course then reaches Redwick and the Gwent Levels, loops through Goldcliff and returns to Newport with views of the Transporter Bridge. Flat road course.
How big is the field at Newport Marathon?
The approximate field is Around 2,800, based on Finishers for 2026. Official timing provider lists 2,754 finishers for the full marathon, excluding other distances. Entrants, starters and finishers are different measures.
Where can I find past Newport Marathon results?
The past races and results section links to the organiser’s results. Select the distance and edition for participant searches and published category standings.
Sources and race information
AthRecs is independent of the race organiser. This guide brings together the linked race information, results and reports. Source review: . Historical details are labelled by edition; current entry availability and final instructions remain with the organiser.
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