22nd October
The ABP Newport Wales Marathon is returning this Sunday, set to be the largest mass participation event to take place in Wales in 2021. 8,000 people have signed up to run the marathon, 10K or family mile races which were originally scheduled for April 2020.
The race will be delivered as a ‘Breathable Event’ – providing a great event day experience and atmosphere with a focus on responsibility and safety. A number of measures will be in place to help keep people safe and prevent the spread the Coronavirus.
The event takes place this Sunday, 24 October. The Marathon will start at 09:00, the 10K at 09:45 and the Family Mile at 12:30. All races will start on Usk Way, near the University of South Wales building. The event village is situated on the river front in front of the University of South Wales building (opposite the Friars Walk Shopping Centre).
Some road closures will be in operation to facilitate the safe passage of participants. This will also affect the bus services and the bus station will not be in use. All services will leave and end at the Queensway by the railway station. Full details of the changes can be read under our Service Updates section.