Start
2 March 2025 | Start: 9am
Usk Way – Outside the entrance to the University of South Wales Newport Campus. NP20 2BP
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Route
Start on Usk Way near the University of South Wales (opposite Friars Walk) at 9am.
Starting on Usk Way outside the University of South Wales (on the Riverfront) right in the City Centre, the route takes runners across the iconic SDR Bridge and makes its way to the cenotaph memorial at Clarence Place. After a sharp turn on Newport Bridge, the path continues along Caerleon Road, leading to the delightful village of Caerleon. From there, participants will trace the beautiful River Usk back toward Newport, passing the Riverfront Building and crossing the Millennium Bridge before tackling the SDR Bridge once more. The final mile winds along the picturesque river path, culminating with the Finish line behind the University Building.
Runners not reaching the 9 mile mark at Sainsbury’s before midday will be directed along a slightly different route, using pavements so that the roads may reopen for the lunch time traffic.
Headphones
The Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon is a licensed event run under UKA terms and conditions. This includes the ban on in-ear headphones being worn.
WORLD ATHLETICS AND UKA TECHNICAL RULES 2020 EDITION RULE T55 (240) S 5 UKA SUPPLEMENT HEADPHONES
The wearing of headphones, or similar devices, (other than those medically prescribed), is not permitted in races on any single carriageway road that is not wholly closed to traffic.
Headphones that work by conducting sound through bones and do not sit in the ears are acceptable for the City of Newport Half Marathon.
Race Pack
If you entered prior to 19th February, your race pack will be sent out at the end of February 2024. In the pack will be last minute information – (please read it all), and your number with your timing chip on the back.
Any late entries (after the post out date) will have to collect their numbers from registration in the University Campus Building between 7.30 – 8.45am. Access to registration is via the rear of the University Campus.
Transfer of Entries
Sometimes it happens – you cannot take part after all – therefore we are able to allow you to transfer your entry to someone else. Simply log back into your Fullon Sport account using the email address and password that you used when you registered, select St Joseph’s Hospital City of Newport Half Marathon and amend your details to those of the person receiving your entry. This must be done before 9am 19th February. After this date the packs will be processed and sent out.
Please organise the transfer of fees as we are currently not able to do it for you.
Car Parking
The car parks remain open in the city centre, as will the bus station. Some access is via the south only – more information is on the route page. The City of Newport has ample parking;
- Friars Walk Car Park – Please note, only accessible from the south – heading north. Use the A48 or SDR roads.
- Kingsway Car Park – Please note, only accessible from the south – heading north. Use the A48 or SDR roads.
- NCP Car Park – Please note, only accessible from the south – heading north. Use the A48 or SDR roads.
Parking within the City Centre
Parking is available within the City centre or NCP Car park at North Street is also available and can be accessed via Junction 27 of the M4.*
*Charges apply
Runners can then make their way to the University for the start line.
Baggage
There will be limited baggage facility so we are asking all runners to arrive ready to run. For those who really need bag storage – for example those arriving via public transport, we offer limited storage within Race HQ in the University. Access is located at the rear of the University Campus building. Any clothing discarded at the start will be donated to a local charity for Homeless people and those in need.
Water Stations and Toilets
3 Miles – Newport Bridge
6 Miles – Caerleon Village
9 Miles – Sainsburys
12 Miles – Blaina Wharf
Finish.
About the Charity behind the St Joseph’s Hospital City of Newport Half Marathon (St David’s Hospice Care)
St David’s Hospice Care is a charitable organisation providing comprehensive, palliative care to patients, their families and carers facing life-limiting illnesses across Southeast Wales (Newport, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, as well as Mid and South Powys.)
We provide a large range of expert services offering care and support to help people live and have the best quality of life possible. Our services are delivered from the comfort of our patient’s homes or our purpose-built in-patient hospice. We believe everyone should have access to high quality and compassionate palliative and end of life care, where and whenever they need it. All of these services are, always, free of charge.
From our first year of operation in 1979, St. David’s Hospice Care has grown to become one of the UK’s largest provider of hospice at home care, supporting over 3,500 patients and families every year, at a cost of over £9 million pounds. St David’s Hospice Care is indebted to the local community for their on-going support in helping to continue raising vital funds.
