Event

Newport Wales Marathon 2027 – Register Your Interest

Run 4 Cancer in this year's ABP Newport Wales Marathon and help British families living with cancer. We have a range of free and subsidised charity places available. Simply enter your contact details below and we'll reply immediately!

Help families living with cancer
Subsidised entry fee
Low minimum sponsorship
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ABP Newport Wales Marathon 2027

Launched by former Olympic marathon runner Steve Brace in 2018, the Newport Wales Marathon (sponsored by ABP Ports) has become Wales’ largest marathon. Widely regarded as one of the flattest marathon routes in the world, nearly 70% of all finishers claim to have achieved a PB (Personal Best) on this course. As a direct consequence of this, the Newport Marathon is ranked within the Top 10 of the Fastest Marathons In The World.

Although primarily a marathon event, there are a number of shorter distances also on offer so that people of different abilities can take part. These include a Half Marathon, 10 Km and a series of junior races. This flexibility makes it appealing to recreational runners, first-timers, charity runners, and seasoned marathoners alike.

Date

18 April 2027

The Route

The single loop course starts and finishes on the Newport riverfront. After the start, runners pass through the historic city centre and out past the University of South Wales. You will also run past other famous including the Victorian-style market and castle. After the city portion, runners continue through modern developments (e.g. The International Sports Village) before transitioning on to flat coastal countryside. The wetlands / marshlands of the Gwent Levels and the peaceful wetlands of the Goldcliff / Redwick area are always popular too. Near the end of the course, runners are treated to views of the iconic Newport Transporter Bridge before finishing back on the riverfront.

Already Have Your Own Place?

If you already have your own place and would like to Run 4 Cancer, we would be delighted! We can fully support you with a high performance Run 4 Cancer running vest, perfect for both training in and also for race day! Just fill in the contact form below and we’ll get in touch right away! Thank you.

Apply For Your Free Place

We have a number of subsidised places available. All we ask is that you try to raise some sponsorship funds in support of Run 4 Cancer. We set very low minimum sponsorship funds and fully understand that the cost of living crisis is impacting people’s ability to sponsor people. To. indicate your interest, please complete the form below and we’ll be in touch when places are available.

Thank you for your support! We really appreciate it.

Event Date

18 April 2027

Event Time: 9:00 am

Registration Fee: £35

Minimum Sponsorship: £450

Run 4 Cancer - About Us

Set up by a team of running enthusiasts, all of whom have lost a family member or a friend to cancer, Run 4 Cancer is primarily a provider of days out and short-breaks for British families affected by cancer. We give families something to look forward to during the most difficult of times. We also make grants to UK based care institutions and support research into the positive effects of exercise (e.g. running) and how it can help with cancer prevention and recovery. Find out more about us here.

Helping Families Living With Cancer

By joining Run 4 Cancer you will be directly helping families affected by cancer.
With your help we can help many more families like this. Thank you.

“With a sick child, everything is governed by their health; it's a cloud that's permanently hanging over us. We couldn't do this sort of thing normally. Thank you!”

Susan Mother

“Two weeks before the trip my PSA reading had reached 28. After our holiday my reading is now 10.8!”

Peter Patient

“Being diagnosed with cancer was an extremely stressful time. After the chemo and radiotherapy it was a pleasure to have something to look forward to.”

Anne-Marie Patient

“These days out for all the family to enjoy mean so much to us as we have to spend so much time apart. Thank you again for all you do in support of families like ours.”

Nick Father

“Thank you for making the difference to the lives of children that have had to cope with things that no one should have to go through, let alone young kids.”

Karen Mother

“It is impossible for people not in our situation to understand just how precious the memories of such a great day can be.”

David Father

“For a week I swam and did things I never ever thought I would do again. I did not think about cancer for more than a fleeting moment the whole week.”

Liz Patient

“I have been through a very rough year finding out I had secondary cancer. Today was a day off from cancer. Many many thanks, it was brilliant!”

Fiona Patient

Register Your Interest For ABP Newport Wales Marathon Now!

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