Sun 13 Apr 2025 Newport, Gwent, UK

ABP Newport Wales Fun Run

A fun 1-mile race for all the family, with no pressure on setting fast times or running all the way around. Accompanying adults welcome! Part of the Newport Wales Marathon weekend.

  • Sun 13 Apr 2025
University of South Wales, Newport

Fun Run

12:45

All ages

£3-£8.48

  • 1 mile road running

Event overview

Enjoy an unbeatable Welsh sporting welcome!

This awesome event has been expanded into an exciting festival of running with the addition of a brand new half marathon and a wide range of races on offer.

Transporter Bridge

The popular marathon is a firm favourite in the Welsh running calendar, boasting one of the flattest marathon courses in Europe. Over 70% of all finishers have claimed a PB on a route that offers iconic landmarks, like the city’s Transporter Bridge and the stunning scenery of the Gwent Levels – with its coastal wildlife and picturesque medieval villages.

For those keen to improve their time over 26.2 miles, the course has been named in a list of ‘10 of the fastest marathons in the world’ by Runners World.

The fast and fun supporting half marathon and 10K races give runners of all abilities the opportunity to experience the marathon atmosphere, without committing to the 26.2-mile distance.

Highlights

  • Exciting festival of running
  • Flat courses with PB potential
  • Historic and multi-cultural destination
  • Artisan breweries and rich musical heritage
  • Variety of distances plus junior events
  • From the organisers of the prestigious Cardiff Half Marathon

This event is part of ABP Newport Marathon Festival.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Buggy friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Fancy dress
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Traders at event
  • Wheelchair users

Location

  • Bag storage
  • Cafe
  • Music
  • Rural
  • Toilets
  • Urban

Route

  • First aid
  • Flat
  • Marshals

Sustainability

  • Public transport links
  • Trees not tees

What's included

  • Chip timing
  • Medal

Entries

  • All ages
  • Charity places
  • Enter online

Other races at event

  • Sun 13 Apr
  • #1 of 6
University of South Wales, Newport

Marathon

09:00

Age 18 & over

£39-£52

  • 26.2 miles road running
  • Sun 13 Apr
  • #2 of 6
University of South Wales, Newport

Half Marathon

09:00

Age 17 & over

£34-£44

  • 13.1 miles road running
  • Sun 13 Apr
  • #3 of 6
University of South Wales, Newport

10K

09:45

Age 15 & over

£26-£28

  • 10 km road running
  • Sun 13 Apr
  • #4 of 6
University of South Wales, Newport

Future Challengers

12:00

Age 8-17

£8.48

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 13 Apr
  • #6 of 6
University of South Wales, Newport

Toddler Dash

12:15

Age up to 3

£2

  • 50 m road running