Newport Marathon (Wales)

Entry is open via the Let's Do This platform. Launch Entry Offer and Early Bird pricing are available while spots last, and entries close on 21 March 2027 at midnight or when the race sells out. Charity entry is also available through official partners including Mind in Gwent.

Yes, the Newport Marathon is a certified Boston qualifier. The flat loop course makes it a genuine option if you're chasing the standard.

The time limit is 6 hours.

The course is a loop with zero net elevation change, starting and finishing on the riverfront near the University of South Wales. It runs flat throughout, which favours consistent pacing, though exposed sections can bring wind into play depending on conditions.

Race day in mid-April is usually cool, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 50s during the race and closer to the mid-40s at the start. Overcast skies are common and wind on the riverfront sections is worth planning around.

Newport is accessible via the M4 motorway and has good rail connections from major UK cities. Bristol Airport is approximately 30 miles away, about a 45-minute drive. A Park and Ride service runs on race day, and there is accommodation close to the start and finish area.

Recent editions have seen around 3,400 finishers, making it a well-attended regional race with a friendly atmosphere without the overwhelming scale of a city major.