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Newport Marathon Festival race photo

Newport Marathon Festival

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Newport Marathon Festival race photo

Newport
GB

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Race date in 193 days: Apr 18, 2027 Sun
City · Distance: Newport · 50M · 42.195km · 21.1km +2 more events
Entry fee: £29Varies by event and entry period
Status: OpenTBD ~ Sun, March 21, 2027See how to enter ↗

Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 7, 2026

About the race How to enter Course Race Prep Travel

Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Held April 18, 2027 in Newport, Wales.

Recognized as one of Europe's flattest marathon course.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

MARM (Middle Aged Running Man) · Finisher vlog

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Registration platform Let's Do This

Official race website Entry options

From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 50M I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00

The start time and cut-off follow the official announcement (checked Aug 3, 2026) — re-check on the official page before entering.

START

Usk Way, Newport

Start · Google Maps

FINISH

newport riverside

The full marathon, half marathon, and 10K events are held together.

The start line is located on Usk Way, Newport, and the start time is 9:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (48°F): Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Pacers

Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K

Restrooms

Water stations

Aid stations

Marathon · Half Marathon

Finisher medal

Bag drop

Finisher T-shirt

Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

Newport railway station (Wales)

Start/finish is on Newport's riverfront in the city centre;

about a 15-minute walk from Newport railway station, which has rail connections to Cardiff, Bristol, London and other UK cities/regions.

Race date 18 April 2027 confirmed via official site and third-party calendars.

Getting to the finish

Newport railway station (Wales)

Finish is at the same riverfront location as the start, ~15-minute walk from Newport railway station.

More details

Organizer offers two official Park & Ride services from the M4 (operating 06:00-17:00 on race day).

No dedicated runner shuttle bus from the station was found.

Source · checked Aug 23, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The start is on Usk Way in central Newport, and both the marathon and half marathon have been listed as starting at 9:00 a.m. (based on the previous year;

timings may be adjusted slightly each year).

Registration is handled through the online platform Let’s Do This, and the marathon Entry fee is around £25, with a booking fee added separately at checkout.

The 10K and half marathon have separate registration pages.

As it is regarded as one of the flattest course courses in Wales, organisers describe it as accessible to both beginners and runners targeting a personal best.

Once participation is confirmed, traffic-control sections and assembly times are announced separately in the Race Day Guide.

Times are local to Newport. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels that make race morning easy

7 places

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Mercure Newport Hotel

Hotel · 1.9km

8.6/10(2869)

View on Booking.com

Green Hat Stays Newport City

Accommodation · 830m

8.2/10(20)

View on Booking.com

Newport Student Village (Campus Accommodation)

Apartment · 1.4km

7.9/10(491)

View on Booking.com

The Waterloo Hotel & Bistro

Accommodation · 55m

7.8/10(485)

View on Booking.com

Hotel 24-7 Express

Accommodation · 1.9km

6.9/10(287)

View on Booking.com

Hotels 24-7 - The Old Victoria Hotel

Accommodation · 1.8km

6.4/10(608)

View on Booking.com

Hotels 24-7 - The Old Knoll Guesthouse

Accommodation · 1.6km

6.4/10(455)

View on Booking.com

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Time for you, before and after the finish

18 experiences

Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

SIT-DOWN TOURS3CARB LOADING1FAMILY PASS2TRAIL & OUTDOOR1CITY TOURS7EASY WALKING4

Golden Gower Coast & Mumbles Day Tour

Golden Gower Coast · Maritime Museum · Mumbles Coach Day Tour · ₩188,497

View on GetYourGuide

Stratford-upon-Avon City Tour Bus Pass

₩32,192

Enjoy an Oxford River Cruise

₩35,900

Guided Welsh Food Walking Tour

Traditional Welsh Cuisine Walking Tour · ₩99,958

View on GetYourGuide

Cardiff in a Day: Castle & National Museum Tour

Cardiff Castle + National Museum of Wales Guided Tour · ₩161,643

View on GetYourGuide

Stonehenge & Bath Full-Day Tour from London

₩114,047

Brecon Beacons Waterfall Hike (Guided)

Guided hike to 4 waterfalls in Brecon Beacons National Park · ₩245,320

View on GetYourGuide

Full-Day Tour from Cardiff to the Cliffs, Bays & Castles of South Wales

₩140,381

Gavin & Stacey Filming Locations Tour in Barry

₩58,535

Cardiff Gower Peninsula Cliffs Scenic Day Tour

₩140,381

Stonehenge & Bath Private Black Cab Tour

₩1,973,273

Bath Departure: Salisbury & Jurassic Coast Tour

₩93,414

Day Trip from London to Stratford Upon Avon Warwick Castle

₩1,492,816

Oxford Castle & Prison Half-Day Guided Historical Tour

₩39,621

Bridgerton & Bath City Highlights Walking Tour (Including Music Listening)

₩37,400

Bath Private Interactive Treasure Hunt & City Walk

₩54,833

Stratford-upon-Avon Walking Tour

₩22,641

Oxford University Half-Day Guided Walking Tour

₩141,858

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Newport with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

Checklist Local eSIM · Yesim Flight delay or cancellation compensation · AirHelp Pace calculator

Once saved, you can open this page without an internet connection

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Newport runners' room

FAQ

When does Newport Marathon Festival 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, April 18, 2027 in Newport, United Kingdom.

How much is the Newport Marathon Festival 2027 entry fee?

From £29, depending on the event and registration period.

What distances does Newport Marathon Festival 2027 offer?

Marathon · Half · 10K.

What time does Newport Marathon Festival 2027 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Newport Marathon Festival 2027 start?

Usk Way, Newport.

Where does Newport Marathon Festival 2027 finish?

newport riverside.

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