Newport Wales Marathon

Newport, Wales, UK · April 18, 2027
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Newport Wales Marathon race day weather

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Cool morning, gradual warm-up

Runners will face a temperature rise from 48°F at the start to 55°F by finish. A light wind from the NE may be felt, but it shouldn't impact pacing significantly. With humidity at 68%, participants should stay hydrated and consider adjusting their pace to ensure comfort as temperatures increase.

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About the Newport Wales Marathon

The Newport Wales Marathon runs through Newport city centre and the Gwent Levels along the Usk estuary in South Wales. The course starts and finishes on Usk Way near the Transporter Bridge and is checked each year by an AIMS/World Athletics-affiliated course measurer. Runner's World has listed it among the fastest marathons in the world, and it is a Boston Marathon qualifier. The race is held annually in April and organized by Run 4 Wales.

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Newport Wales Marathon FAQ

When is the 2027 Newport Wales Marathon?

The 2027 Newport Wales Marathon will be held on Sunday April 18, 2027.

Is the Newport Wales Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualifier?

Yes, the Newport Wales Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Newport Wales Marathon?

The time limit for the Newport Wales Marathon is 6 hours.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 Newport Wales Marathon?

The forecast calls for a high of 58°F and a low of 43°F with a 6% chance of rain.

What is the weather usually like for the Newport Wales Marathon?

Over the 7 years racecast.io has race-day weather for (2018 to 2026), it averaged 48°F at the start and 52°F by a typical finish. Rain fell during race hours in 2 of those years (2021 and 2023).

What was the hottest Newport Wales Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2026 was the warmest, reaching 55°F during race hours. The coldest start was 2018, at 45°F.

What was the windiest Newport Wales Marathon?

Of the 7 years on record, 2018 was the windiest, with wind averaging 13 mph during race hours. The calmest was 2023, at 4 mph.

Newport Wales Marathon weather history

Based on 7 years of data
Avg Temp
50°F
L:48° H:52°
RunScore
10
Conditions
Rain Freq
29%
2 of 7 yrs
Wind8mph
Dew41°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

YearConditionsLow / HighRainScoreResults
2026
clear-day
48°/55°-
10
2025
cloudy
49°/53°-
10
2024
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45°/53°-
10
2023
cloudy
49°/52°Light
10
2021
cloudy
51°/54°Light
9
2019
clear-day
47°/51°-
10
2018
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45°/48°-
10