Newport marathon
The ABP Newport Marathon is a firm favourite on the Welsh running calendar, boasting one of the flattest marathon courses in Europe. The route offers iconic landmarks, like the city’s Transporter Bridge and the stunning scenery of the Gwent Levels – with its coastal wildlife and picturesque medieval villages. Sounds great to me (apart from the 26 miles bit). In 2025, Running Somewhere Else was well represented with some excellent times. Some great comments below. Really like the honesty bit from Elliot and wouldn’t it be nice if Phil H’s meant there was hope for all of us!
Phil Hudson 03:35:17
Benjamin Mutlow 03:55:03
Alan Powderhill 03:55:08
Sarah Page 04:12:06
Phil Newman 04:24:39
Elliot Gardiner 04:27:36
Very early start, breakfast at 5 never my preferred option! We parked in one of the car parks close by so walked to event village- lots of helpful volunteers around to point you in right direction. Felt bit odd that the half marathon and marathon went off together and meant it was quite congested at the start- we followed the same route for several miles and when we split off it was clearly marked so would have been hard to take wrong turn. Route is flat and I understand has been changed this year again but took us round some pretty villages and countryside before coming back into Newport . Support was good but not overwhelming.
Sun came out for second half of race and it got quite hot. Well marshalled and plenty of water/toilet stations. Happy overall with my race and nice to get it done !
Sarah P
I did it! So pleased to get that sub 4. It got tough in the second half when the sun came out, but I was determined to keep the pacing as best I could. A brilliant day with fellow RSE runners.
Alan P
Well that was an interesting race, cracking first half, poor second half. It’s another marathon in the bank and the sprint finish with Alan at the end was fun!
Ben M
Beat my 28 year old self by 22 mins and a PB. Felt fabulous until 23 miles then I hit the WALL!
Great times and effort from the RSE TEAM
Phil H
Personal worst – plagued by injury during the training plan resulting in an epic fail on the sub 4 goal! Need to get fully fit before the next attempt!
Elliot G
Newport half marathon
The half marathon route showcases iconic landmarks of the City of Newport as it meanders along the river Usk pathways and through the City Centre. The Pauls ran it. Hope they enjoyed the warm ‘welcome in the hillsides’ that Wales is famous for! (because that’s what it says on the website).
Paul Billinghurst 1:46:22
Paul Robertson 1:57:53
Parkruns
First of all a question. Cirencester had 331 runners/walkers – I haven’t seen a figure over 300 before. Was this the highest number so far?
Worcester Pitchcroft
Cheri EDWARDS 00:25:27
Cirencester parkrun
James BALL 00:18:57
Wayne HEWITT 00:21:08
Ben CHAPMAN 00:23:22
Oliver HAZEL 00:23:23
Antonia WINSTANLEY 00:23:25
Claire SHARP 00:23:50
William COBBETT 00:24:52
Felicity CROTTY 00:29:10
Anne-Marie DAVIES 00:30:00
Maria YATES 00:31:26
Paul ROBERTSON 00:31:28
Elaine CHAPMAN 00:31:30
Kathryn COWDALL 00:35:15
Tetbury Goods Shed parkrun
Helen CUE 00:35:52
Stratford Park parkrun, Stroud
Jon COLLINS 00:30:59
Evesham parkrun
Liz Hulcup 00. 26.21
Save the date!
2025 Beginners’ Course
Monday 14th April (TOMORROW) marks the start of the next cohort of RSE Beginners, an 8-week programme aimed at introducing new or returning runners to structured training, with the aim of completing a 5k / Parkrun at the end. Share the poster below with your friends and spread the word!
