Newport Wales Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool start — fast day potential
A cool 48°F at the start line is ideal for fast times — expect to warm up quickly once you're moving. Temperatures rising to 56°F through the course will gradually increase perceived effort in the second half. Light winds shouldn't be a major factor for pacing. Moderate humidity at 69% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
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.
