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South Wales Argus
09-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Mind in Gwent named lead charity for Newport Marathon
The mental health charity will continue its partnership with the event after joining alongside Mind in 2025. The festival will take place on Sunday, April 19, 2026, and entries are now open for those wishing to run for Mind in Gwent. Runners can join the team across the 10K, half marathon, and marathon races for £10, on the condition they pledge to raise £150 for the 10K, £250 for the half marathon, or £350 for the full marathon. Dave Bland, chief executive officer at Mind in Gwent, said: "Mind in Gwent is thrilled to be the lead charity for Newport Marathon Festival 2026. "Our partnership with Newport Marathon Festival will increase mental health awareness in our region and raise vital funds to provide much-needed services for local communities across Gwent." Matt Newman, chief executive at event organisers Run 4 Wales, added: "It's great to have Mind in Gwent as our lead charity partner for the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival. "We're looking forward to welcoming back the charity and their team of runners at next year's event."
South Wales Argus
25-04-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
ABP Newport Marathon Festival 2026: Charity partnership
The charity is now recruiting a team of runners to help with fundraising across the 10k, half marathon, and marathon distances at next year's event on Sunday, April 19. Entry to join #TeamCRW in any of the races costs £10, and runners will need to commit to raising a minimum fundraising target. This is £150 for the 10k, £300 for the half marathon, and £500 for the marathon. Adam Fletcher, chief executive of Cancer Research Wales, said: "Cancer Research Wales – the Welsh cancer research charity, is delighted to announce our charity partnership with the Newport Marathon Festival. "The Newport Marathon Festival is a fantastic event which gives runners of all abilities the chance to support the groundbreaking research we fund here in Wales by taking part in a Marathon, half Marathon, 10K or a one-mile race. "Good luck to all our runners who are taking part in the Newport Marathon Festival on April 19 – we'll be there to cheer you on, and we look forward to meeting you." Runners who join the Cancer Research Wales team will be supported by the charity throughout their training and fundraising efforts. They will get a branded Cancer Research Wales TeamCRW running t-shirt – made from recycled plastic bottles, to wear on race day. Matt Newman, chief executive at event organisers, Run 4 Wales, added: "We're delighted to be extending our partnership with Cancer Research Wales into the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival. "We've been working closely with the charity across many of our events for many years and it's fantastic to now have them on board at Newport. "Cancer Research Wales is a fantastic charity and while the money it raises stays in Wales, the impact from its research reaches right across the world. "This partnership is a brilliant fit for the ABP Newport Marathon Festival which attracts runners from both at home and abroad." Those who are interested in running as part of #TeamCRW can sign up or find out more at the marathon's website.
Business News Wales
24-04-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Cancer Research Wales teams up with ABP Newport Marathon Festival
Cancer Research Wales has come on board as an Associate Charity Partner for the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival. Next year's event will be taking place on Sunday 19 April and the Welsh cancer research charity is now recruiting for a team of runners to help with fundraising across the 10K, half marathon and marathon distances. Entry to join #TeamCRW in any of the races costs £10 and by joining the charity fundraising team runners will need to commit to raising a minimum fundraising target. This is £150 for the 10K, £300 for the half marathon and £500 for the marathon. Cancer Research Wales is the only charity wholly dedicated to funding cancer research in Wales for Wales. Money raised helps support cancer researchers and clinicians to make pioneering discoveries. Adam Fletcher, Chief Executive of Cancer Research Wales, said: 'Cancer Research Wales – the Welsh cancer research charity, is delighted to announce our charity partnership with the Newport Marathon Festival. 'The Newport Marathon Festival is a fantastic event which gives runners of all abilities the chance to support the groundbreaking research we fund here in Wales by taking part in a Marathon, half Marathon, 10K or a one-mile race. 'Good luck to all our runners who are taking part in the Newport Marathon Festival on 19 April –we'll be there to cheer you on, and we look forward to meeting you.' Runners who join the Cancer Research Wales team will be supported by the charity throughout their training and fundraising efforts. They will also receive a branded Cancer Research Wales TeamCRW running t-shirt – made from recycled plastic bottles, to wear on race day. Matt Newman, Chief Executive at event organisers, Run 4 Wales, added: 'We're delighted to be extending our partnership with Cancer Research Wales into the 2026 ABP Newport Marathon Festival. 'We've been working closely with the charity across many of our events for many years and it's fantastic to now have them on board at Newport. 'Cancer Research Wales is a fantastic charity and while the money it raises stays in Wales, the impact from its research reaches right across the world. This partnership is a brilliant fit for the ABP Newport Marathon Festival which attracts runners from both at home and abroad.' Those who are interested in running as part of #TeamCRW can sign up or find out more here:
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
All the road closures in place this weekend for the Newport Marathon Festival
The ABP Newport Marathon Festival 2025 will take place on Sunday (April 13) and as a result, several roads in the area will be closed. Thousands of runners will be returning to the streets of Newport on Sunday for the second annual Newport Marathon Festival. More than 10,000 people have registered to take part in the marathon, half marathon, 10K and junior races. All courses have been devised by Run 4 Wales Race Director and double Olympic marathoner, Steve Brace. Check to see if you'll be impacted by the road closures on Sunday (April 13). (Image: ABP Newport Marathon Festival) Chief Executive at Run 4 Wales, Matt Newman, said: 'We're really looking forward to being back in the city of Newport to put on the ABP Newport Marathon Festival which has been made possible thanks to the support of Associated British Ports, Newport City Council and the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund. 'The event has something for runners at every level of ability and ambition and has a wonderful friendly and inclusive feel. "For those who aren't running we'd welcome them along to spectate and cheer on their friends and family, giving runners a boost along the course.' The road closures set to be in place on Sunday (April 13) for the Newport Marathon Festival are: Usk Way - by the start and finish line will be closed from 3am on Sunday, April 16 until 7pm. High Street and Skinner Street - will be closed from 8.30am until 10.30am. Usk Way and entrance to A48 - will be closed between 7.30am and 3.30pm (entry and exit from East Docks Estate for residents and businesses will be managed). A48 eastbound - will be closed between 7.30am and 11.15am. A48 westbound - will be closed from 7.30am until 11.15am. Corporation Road - will be closed from 8.40am until 3pm. Traston Road - will be closed from 7.30am until 2.45pm. Traston Road Estate - will be closed from 8.40am until 10.15am and access will managed for residents from 10.15am until 2.45pm. Nash Road - various sections of Nash Road will be closed at different times. The northern half of the road will be closed between 8.40am and 2.30pm. While the southern half will be closed between 9am and 2.20pm. Nash and RSPB - Roads will be closed from 9am until 12.30pm. Then entry and exit will be managed, when possible, to and from Meadows Road between 12.30am and 2.20pm. Broad Street Common and Starits Lane - will be closed from 9am until 2.20pm. Goldcliff Road and Whitson Common Road - will closed from 9am until 2pm. Parish Reen, Bowleaze Reen and North Row - will all be closed between 9am and 3.10pm. Access to North Row Estate will be managed (for vehicles) between 9am and 9.45am. You can see an interactive map with all the road closures set to be in place for the Newport Marathon Festival via the event's website. Event organisers said: "To facilitate the safe passage of participants, it will be necessary to implement road closures along the route. "Please allow extra time when traveling on race day, plan your route in advance and be aware of potentially congested areas." Residents and businesses affected should have received a letter informing them of the road closures. RECOMMENDED READING: Hungover South Wales hen finishes 3rd in Brighton Marathon despite 3am party All you need to know about the ABP Newport Marathon Festival Newport family to run marathon year on from brother's disappearance in memory Man whose lungs collapsed three times to run Newport marathon Both the Marathon and Half Marathon will start at 9am, while the 10K race will begin at 9.45am. The Future Challengers race will start at 12pm, Toddler Dash at 12.15pm and Family Fun Run at 12.45pm.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Miss Wales finalist, 19, to run half marathon to inspire young girls
A 19-year-old Miss Wales finalist is set to run a half marathon to inspire young girls. Xantia Hobrough, from Sully, will take on the ABP Newport Half Marathon on April 13 with her dad, Mark, as part of the ABP Newport Marathon Festival. The veterinary medicine student at Bristol University aims to motivate young girls to achieve their potential. Miss Hobrough said: "I really enjoy running with my dad. "We've run three half marathons together already, and we decided to do the ABP Newport Half as my dad works for Gwent Police and he wanted to support the area, and the Miss Wales Final is also being held in Newport." She will be raising money for 'Beauty with a Purpose', a charity that helps women set up projects worldwide to aid both people and animals. Miss Hobrough added: "I also want to be a role model and inspire young girls who look up to Miss Wales and all those who are interested in pageantry, to show them that you can achieve anything you set your mind to." Miss Hobrough has her sights set on becoming a veterinary surgeon and is in her first year of study at Bristol University. She took a year out to spend three months volunteering in Africa, working in a cheetah sanctuary, and several weeks in marine conservation, collecting data on sharks and working with penguins. She also has a black belt in taekwondo, winning the British Championships in 2022, and has taken part in the 2023 Commonwealth Championships for surf lifesaving. Miss Hobrough said: "I'm really excited for the Miss Wales Final in May. "There will be four rounds including an interview, a red dress round, an evening wear round and then if I make it into the top five there will be an onstage question." Matt Newman, chief executive at event organisers Run 4 Wales, said: "We're looking forward to seeing Xantia and her dad Mark take on the ABP Newport Half Marathon for a fantastic cause, and we can't wait to see how she gets on in the Miss Wales Final."
