Where can I find the Newport Wales Marathon route map?
Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.
Official course linksNewport Wales Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
true cost £189
Decision summary
Newport Wales Marathon at a glance
- Entry fee
- £59
- Typical conditions
- 88/100
- Evidence depth
- 47 verified facts
Lower than 59% of comparable known fees
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Newport Wales Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 42.2 km
- Terrain
- Road
- Scenery
- Coastal, Riverside, City, Historic, Countryside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Newport Wales Marathon?
The Newport Wales Marathon is described as pancake flat. The course listing puts the climb at 26 m.
Where does the Newport Wales Marathon route go?
The Newport Wales Marathon route starts at Usk Way, Newport (city side) and finishes at Usk Way, Newport (city side). Underfoot, expect road. It passes Newport Castle, Victorian Market, Transporter Bridge, International Sports Village and Gwent Levels. course designed by double Olympic marathon runner Steve Brace.
What should runners know on race day for the Newport Wales Marathon?
Bag drop is available. The event uses closed-road arrangements. True.
Race character
Scenery
- Coastal
- Riverside
- City
- Historic
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Festival
- Competitive
Terrain
- Road
- Elevation character
- Pancake Flat
- Technicality
- Non Technical
- Source-stated ascent
- 26 m
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Men's course record
- 2:19:46 (Dan Nash)
- Women's course record
- 2:38:31 (Melissah Gibson)
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Past event: The listed edition date has passed.
- Qualification status
- Gfa
- Fee tiers
- Note: launch offer, limited availability; Tier: launch; FeeGbp: 42, Note: early bird after launch offer sells out (based on 2025 pricing); Tier: early_bird; FeeGbp: 48
- Deferral / transfer
- Cancellation with refund permitted if runner wins TCS London Marathon ballot (proof required by end of August)
Race day logistics
- Pacers
- Yes
- Bag drop
- Yes
- Closed roads
- Yes
- Race village
- Yes
- Post-race village
- Yes
- Medal
- Yes
- Finisher tee
- Yes
Access and course status
- Start
- Usk Way, Newport (city side)
- Finish
- Usk Way, Newport (city side)
- Parking
- Park & Ride available at Junction 28 and Junction 24; city centre car parks open except Emlyn Street, Riverfront, and Friars Walk
- Park and ride
- Yes
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair entry open for Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K; neuroinclusive Calm Zone in Event Village
- Spectator access
- Yes
Course facts
- Surface
- Road
- Landmarks
- Newport Castle, Victorian Market, Transporter Bridge, International Sports Village, Gwent Levels, University of South Wales Building
- Notable features
- One of the flattest marathon courses in Europe
- nearly 70% of finishers achieve a PB
- course designed by double Olympic marathon runner Steve Brace
- course changes for 2025 reversed starting direction vs 2018-2024
What does it really cost to run?
| Entry fee | £59 |
|---|---|
| Travel (modelled) | £40 |
| Accommodation (modelled) | £90 |
| Estimated total | £189 |
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 10°CTypical temperature
- 21 kphTypical wind
- 1 mmTypical rainfall
- 88Favourability /100
More race details
How much does the Newport Wales Marathon cost?
The adult entry fee is £59, and the estimated true cost to the start line is about £189 including modelled travel and accommodation.