Event information for Newport Sprint Relay participants - 17.07.25
NEWPORT SPRINT RELAY
EVENT INFORMATION
Thursday 17th
July, 6.30pm
The Riverfront (UNDER
George Street Bridge, by Castle Bingo), Newport, NP20 2BP
We look forward to seeing you all at our relay event for 2025. Please could you share the following information with your team(s) prior to the event.
Parking
1. Please try to car share wherever possible, as there is limited on street parking.
2. There are several car parks close by within a short
walking distance. Emlyn Street, Kingsway, Friars Walk, Riverfront by Riverfront
Theatre.
Toilets
1. There are no toilet facilities available on site. The
nearest toilets are at the University of South Wales, Newport Campus, or Friars
Walk Shopping Centre (upstairs by bowling).
Race HQ / Registration
1. HQ will be held under George Street Bridge from 5.30pm. (w3w
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2. Registration will open between 5.30pm & 6.10pm for race number
collection.
3. Team race numbers can be collected only by
Team Managers.
4. Please bring your own safety pins to attach your bib to
your top. Bibs must be worn on the front of vests/tshirts.
Bag Drop
1. There will be no secure bag drop but there will be an
area at registration where bags can be left at your own risk, under George
Street Bridge during the race.
Race Briefing
1. There will be a race briefing at 6.15pm under
George St Bridge. It’s imperative that all runners are present & listen to
this before the race starts.
Rules
1. Teams of 4 runners. Each team member will be allocated a
race no marked with A, B, C or D.
2. Runners must run in the order declared on the entry, which
bib numbers worn on the front.
3. Marshalls will call the number of the incoming runner to ensure that the outgoing runner is waiting in the Start/Finish area.
4. All other runners must remain in their allocated pen,
until told to move by marshals.
5. No
headphones are
to be worn to allow you to clearly hear instructions
from the marshals. As the course is not closed off to other pedestrians.
Start & Finish Funnel
1. The race will start at 6.30pm prompt with Runners A
starting on mass at the start line.
2. Runners B – D will be directed by marshals into their
appropriate holding area pens under George Street Bridge before the race
commences.
3. There will be NO group warm up, so all runners
taking part are responsible for themselves and doing a sufficient warm up
before the race commences.
4. The incoming runner will pass over the finish line, and
tag their team member, where their finishing time will be recorded.
5. Incoming runners must tag the outgoing runner by
the hand in the Start/Finish area marked by flags
5. When running into the finish area, after tagging your teammate,
incoming runners must stay to the left and carry
on running into the finish funnel on the riverfront path as
directed by marshals.
**Please do not stop and keep moving into the finish funnel
(in order) marked ‘Finish’ until you are clear of the course. This is very
important as marshals will note your bib number.**
Course
1. This is an approximately 1 mile out and back flat route on the
pedestrian path by the Riverside, starting under George Street Bridge. This is
a pedestrian path and NOT closed off to the public.
2. The route is not straight, there are a few sharp
corners that runners will need to navigate. So being vigilant of on coming
runners, pedestrians, cyclists or other path users is essential.
3. The path is mainly tarmac, or cobbles. Be aware, there
are some tree roots coming through the tarmac in certain parts, so please be aware.
1. The race will Start & Finish on the riverfront pathway, UNDER George Street bridge. Outgoing runners will head out on the pathway keeping the River Usk to your left-hand side.
2. At the halfway turning point there is a mini
roundabout on the pathway which you will go round in a clockwise direction.
From here, you will run back towards the start line (with the River Usk now on
your right-hand side. At George Street Bridge you will then run around the
carpark under the bridge before tagging your teammate in the Start/Finish area.
All 4 participants will complete the mile leg each.
3.
4. All runners are to stay in order as you move through the
finish funnel, where your bib number will be noted.
5. There will be plenty of marshals in hi viz out on the
course, please listen for their instructions.
Important - For runners’ safety and the public, please keep left unless
overtaking. This is a public pathway which is not closed off to the public, the
same as at Riverfront Parkrun, so please be respectful to others on the path
during the race.
After Race / Prizes / Cake Sale / C
1. Water and biscuits will be provided to participants after the race.
2. Please note this is not a chip timed event. We will provide a total team time.
3. There will be prizes for the following categories:
a. Male team of 4
b. Female team of 4
c. Mixed team of 4
4. Prize presentations will take place in race HQ under George Street Bridge shortly after the last finisher has finished.
5. We are having a cake sale to raise money for our chosen charity which will be announced on social media before the race. So please bring some cash with you on the night if you would like to make a donation and enjoy the cakes!
6. Everyone is invited to join us at Hortons Lounge after the race from 7.30pm onwards for some celebratory drinks. Please come along and join us!
Media Consent - Photography / Video
We will be capturing video and photographic content
throughout the event for RUNNewport’s social media channels, website and future
promotional use. By attending, and taking part, you consent to being featured.
If you’d prefer not to appear in any media, please let us know in advance or
speak to a member of the team on the day.
You can follow RUNNewport on social media:
Instagram @runnewportwales
Facebook @RUNNewport
RUNNewport would like to wish everyone good luck - have a great race and enjoy!😊
And we would like
to say a BIG THANK YOU to our race sponsors and all our volunteers for their
support, contributions and time in helping this event take place.
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