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Fashion Network
09-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Oysho in first UK deal as new headline sponsor of Cardiff Half Marathon
Inditex -owned international sport and leisure brand Oysho will become the new headline sponsor for the Cardiff Half Marathon, which returns to the Welsh capital on 5 October. 'Expanding its impressive list of sports event sponsorships as it continues to focus on running initiatives in Europe' Oysho said it was a 'particularly fitting collaboration' as the race, which is Wales' largest mass participation event, is now one of Europe's largest and best-known half marathons, attracting a field of more than 27,500 runners. This is the first time Oysho, which offers a wide variety of technical collections for fitness, pilates, barre, yoga and running, has sponsored an event in the UK and participants at the Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon will get the chance to experience the brand's high-quality technical kit, as the brand will be providing a specially designed race day T-shirt for every runner. Matt Newman, chief executive at event organisers Run 4 Wales, said: 'Oysho has a huge international footprint and is becoming increasingly popular in the UK with the opening of its London stores and twice weekly run clubs. 'With its commitment to health, fitness and running, Oysho is a perfect fit for the Cardiff Half which is dedicated to inspiring people to get active and seeing more people than ever join in from overseas.'
Fashion Network
09-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Oysho in first UK deal as new headline sponsor of Cardiff Half Marathon
Inditex -owned international sport and leisure brand Oysho will become the new headline sponsor for the Cardiff Half Marathon, which returns to the Welsh capital on 5 October. 'Expanding its impressive list of sports event sponsorships as it continues to focus on running initiatives in Europe' Oysho said it was a 'particularly fitting collaboration' as the race, which is Wales' largest mass participation event, is now one of Europe's largest and best-known half marathons, attracting a field of more than 27,500 runners. This is the first time Oysho, which offers a wide variety of technical collections for fitness, pilates, barre, yoga and running, has sponsored an event in the UK and participants at the Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon will get the chance to experience the brand's high-quality technical kit, as the brand will be providing a specially designed race day T-shirt for every runner. Matt Newman, chief executive at event organisers Run 4 Wales, said: 'Oysho has a huge international footprint and is becoming increasingly popular in the UK with the opening of its London stores and twice weekly run clubs. 'With its commitment to health, fitness and running, Oysho is a perfect fit for the Cardiff Half which is dedicated to inspiring people to get active and seeing more people than ever join in from overseas.'
Fashion Network
09-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Oysho in first UK deal as new headline sponsor of Cardiff Half Marathon
Inditex -owned international sport and leisure brand Oysho will become the new headline sponsor for the Cardiff Half Marathon, which returns to the Welsh capital on 5 October. 'Expanding its impressive list of sports event sponsorships as it continues to focus on running initiatives in Europe' Oysho said it was a 'particularly fitting collaboration' as the race, which is Wales' largest mass participation event, is now one of Europe's largest and best-known half marathons, attracting a field of more than 27,500 runners. This is the first time Oysho, which offers a wide variety of technical collections for fitness, pilates, barre, yoga and running, has sponsored an event in the UK and participants at the Oysho Cardiff Half Marathon will get the chance to experience the brand's high-quality technical kit, as the brand will be providing a specially designed race day T-shirt for every runner. Matt Newman, chief executive at event organisers Run 4 Wales, said: 'Oysho has a huge international footprint and is becoming increasingly popular in the UK with the opening of its London stores and twice weekly run clubs. 'With its commitment to health, fitness and running, Oysho is a perfect fit for the Cardiff Half which is dedicated to inspiring people to get active and seeing more people than ever join in from overseas.'
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.
