Newport Half Marathon facts for kids
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Admiral City of Newport Wales Half Marathon Logo
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| Date | March |
| Location | Newport, Wales |
| Event type | Road |
| Distance | Half Marathon |
| Primary sponsor | Admiral Insurance |
| Established | 2013 |
| Course records | Men: Chris Carpanini01:08:18 (2019) Women: Emma Wookey1:16:46 (2015) |
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Newport Half Marathon
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City of Newport
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The Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon is a yearly running race. It takes place in March in the city of Newport, Wales. This exciting event started in 2013. A charity called St. Davids Hospice Care organizes the race. It helps them raise money for their important work.
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About the Race
The main sponsor of the race is Admiral Insurance. They are a company based in Newport. The race has become very popular. Nearly 2,000 runners now take part each year. Other groups also help sponsor the event. These include Skechers, the South Wales Argus newspaper, and Newport City Council. The University of South Wales and Newport Live also support the race.
The Race Route
The race course is very scenic and interesting. Runners first go through an area called Pillgwenlly. They pass the amazing Newport Transporter Bridge. This bridge is a very old and special landmark.
The route then follows the River Usk riverfront. Runners enjoy pathways along the river. They also run on part of the historic Route 88 cycle path. This path goes from Caerleon to Cardiff. Sometimes, the course even crosses famous bridges in the city.
Historic Sights Along the Way
A special part of the route goes past ancient Roman ruins. These are the remains of a fortress town called Caerleon. It dates all the way back to 74 AD. Runners can see the best-preserved amphitheatre in the UK. They also pass the Roman Baths Museum and the National Roman Legion Museum. After seeing these historic sites, runners follow Caerleon Road back to the city centre. That is where the finish line is!
Sister Race: Newport Marathon
The Half Marathon usually happens every March. However, it was cancelled in 2018 due to bad weather. The Half Marathon has a sister event. This is the ABP Newport Marathon. The Marathon race started in 2018.
Race History and Winners
Many runners have taken part in the Newport Half Marathon over the years. Here are some of the past results and highlights.
2019 Race
The 2019 race happened on March 3rd. It was the first race since 2017. A total of 1,931 runners competed. There was also a 2 km fun run for families. Other family events took place on March 2nd at Friars Walk, Newport.
The weather was wet but mild for the race. Chris Carpanini won the men's race. He set a new course record with a time of 1 hour, 8 minutes, and 18 seconds. This was his second win! Sioned Howells was the fastest woman. Her time was 1 hour, 22 minutes, and 59 seconds.
2018 Cancellation
The 2018 Newport Half Marathon faced very snowy weather. It was planned for March 4th. Then it was moved to March 17th. But both dates had to be cancelled because of the snow.
This cancellation made it hard for St. Davids Hospice Care to raise money. They asked runners to sign up for the 2019 race instead.
2017 Race
In 2017, 1,878 runners finished the race. Chris Carpanini won the men's race. He set an event record time of 1 hour, 9 minutes, and 54 seconds. Natasha Cockram was the first woman to finish. Her time was 1 hour, 21 minutes, and 13 seconds.
2016 Race
The 2016 race had 1,555 runners. Phillip Matthews won the men's race with a time of 1 hour, 13 minutes, and 40 seconds. Helen Wallington was the fastest woman. Her time was 1 hour, 24 minutes, and 30 seconds.
2015 Race
There were 1,845 runners in the 2015 race. Harry Jones won the men's race with a time of 1 hour, 11 minutes, and 57 seconds. Emma Wookey set the current women's event record. Her amazing time was 1 hour, 16 minutes, and 46 seconds.
2014 Race
In 2014, 1,003 runners took part. Ryan McFlynn won the men's race again. He ran even faster this time, with a time of 1 hour, 14 minutes, and 46 seconds. Emma Wookey was the fastest woman, finishing in 1 hour, 22 minutes, and 36 seconds.
2013 Race
The very first Newport Half Marathon was in 2013. There were 1,062 runners. Ryan McFlynn won the men's race with a time of 1 hour, 17 minutes, and 23 seconds. Annabel Granger was the fastest woman. Her time was 1 hour, 21 minutes, and 45 seconds.
