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The Extra Milers Join us for a front row seat to race day action! You don't need to run to get involved at Run 4 Wales events! Want to know how to become an Extra Miler?

Join the heroic team of Extra Milers, the Run 4 Wales volunteers who fulfil vital support roles at events including Cardiff Half Marathon and Newport Marathon Festival. Our volunteers, better known as the Extra Milers, are essential in making sure that Run 4 Wales race days are a huge success. You donโ€™t need any special skills to become an Extra Miler, just be reliable, flexible and have lots of enthusiasm. On event days volunteers will receive an exclusive Extra Miler t-shirt and bag, refreshments, support from an experienced Run 4 Wales supervisor and our Volunteer Coordinator, as well having a front-row seat to the action. Weโ€™ll also provide free parking (although we encourage finding environmentally friendly ways to travel to our events when possible!). Youโ€™ll automatically become a part of the Extra Milers community gaining access to exclusive competitions, giveaways and a whole host of new friends and contacts. Weโ€™re also proud to be a part of Tempo Time Credits. We invite all of our volunteers to sign up with Tempo, which means that every time you volunteer at one of our events, weโ€™ll issue Tempo Time Credits that you can use to buy activities, services and products from a range of recognised partners. Are you a community or social group who'd like to volunteer? Does your business or organisation want to have a great employee volunteering day together? Get in touch with our Volunteer Coordinator, Tor, on [email protected].

๐Ÿ“ขCalling all volunteers!๐Ÿ“ขThe next event in our R4W race calendar is the The Rabbit Run, taking place on 18th July across...
09/07/2026

๐Ÿ“ขCalling all volunteers!๐Ÿ“ข

The next event in our R4W race calendar is the The Rabbit Run, taking place on 18th July across the Merthyr Mawr Estate!
This trail race will see 12k, Marathon & Ultra distances, as well as team relays and junior races and we need YOU!

We have plenty of volunteering spots up for grabs and you can check them all out here: https://run4wales.rosterfy.eu/event/uSUWF82AQiDEspJmblDudFPtjLZsgvcFZZL3CDzq

As most of you know, volunteers come via community groups, friends and word of mouth so please feel free to share this post with anyone you know so we can build this great community! ๐Ÿ’™

Hope to see you there!! ๐Ÿ‡๐Ÿƒ

Following an incredibly successful Barry Island 10k, I just want to thank all of the volunteers that gave up their time ...
21/05/2026

Following an incredibly successful Barry Island 10k, I just want to thank all of the volunteers that gave up their time to ensure the day ran smoothly!!! ๐Ÿ’™

All thank you emails will now have been sent to volunteers, so if you have any race credits to redeem, or time tempo credits that need awarding, make sure that you get in touch via email ๐Ÿ™‚

๐Ÿ“ขNext up is Porthcawl 10k taking place on the 5th July, and volunteer registration is now OPEN!

THE NOMINATIONS ARE IN!Im very excited to share the nominations for the Extra Miler Award for Newport Marathon Festival....
01/05/2026

THE NOMINATIONS ARE IN!

Im very excited to share the nominations for the Extra Miler Award for Newport Marathon Festival.
All of our volunteers go above and beyond and it does not go un-noticed, however these named people stood out on race day and have been nominated by their fellow volunteers or even a race participant! ๐ŸŒŸ

Nominees:
Simon Paulson - Water Station 3
Hollie Wilson - Start/Finish Line
Sarah Morris - Pacer
Dawn Clayton - Bag drop
Kate Morgan - Back Marker
Russell Newton - Start/finish Line
Lois Stanger - Start/Finish

And the winner is........
DAWN CLAYTON
Dawn was stationed at the Bag Drop and was part of the Newport Guides, Rangers and Young Adult group that volunteered for us. Being on the Bag Drop at Newport is no easy feat, with three races worth of bags to manage and tucked away from the racing atmosphere.
"Dawn was so helpful and friendly, her and the Guides were just great!"

Your prize:
- A Wales reusable coffee mug
- A keepsake glass coaster of Newport, highlighting the famous Transporter Bridge, an icon of the marathon.
(both designed by local Welsh artist, Rhiannon Art)
- A ยฃ30 gift voucher
Please keep an eye out on your emails to arrange collection of the prize :)

Thank you again to everyone that volunteered and those who took the time to complete a nomination ๐Ÿฉต

Hope to see you all again in Barry on May 17th!!

I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all those who volunteered at the ABP Newport Marathon Festival on 19th April!!!Ov...
30/04/2026

I just want to say a HUGE thank you to all those who volunteered at the ABP Newport Marathon Festival on 19th April!!!

Over 200 of you came together to make sure the runners had the experience they deserve!!

We had lots of individuals as well as the following groups:
The Newport Girl Guides, Friends of Hong Kong, Gwent Police Cadets, Newport Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, RUNNewport & SheRuns.

It would not be possible without you all generously giving up your time and we appreciate every single one of you!!

The Extra Miler nomination winner will be announced tomorrow :)

Once again thank you and hope to see you at our next event, Barry Island 10k on May 17th

- Sophie

๐Ÿšจ Marshals Needed โ€“ Exmoor X-Trail ๐ŸšจWeโ€™re looking for enthusiastic marshals to support the Exmoor X-Trail on 2nd May 202...
25/04/2026

๐Ÿšจ Marshals Needed โ€“ Exmoor X-Trail ๐Ÿšจ

Weโ€™re looking for enthusiastic marshals to support the Exmoor X-Trail on 2nd May 2026 ๐Ÿƒโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ“ Start location: Lynton, North Devon
๐Ÿ•’ Various shifts available throughout the day

As a marshal, youโ€™ll be positioned along the course helping guide runners and keeping them safe at key points like road crossings and trail junctions.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Ideally, youโ€™ll have access to a car and some experience on trail routes. Travel costs will be reimbursed.

๐ŸŽ In return, youโ€™ll receive:

* ยฃ30 Pro Direct voucher
* FREE entry into any Maverick Race

All marshals will check in at Caffyns Farm for a short briefing before heading out to their assigned point.

Interested?
๐Ÿ“ง Email [email protected] for more info or to sign up!

Be part of an incredible day on the trails and help make the event happen

10/04/2026

Good morning Extra Milers!

๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿ“ขWe have just over a week until the ABP Newport Marathon Festival and we are short a few volunteers on some of the water stattions!

If you haven't already signed up to help, check your calendars and get involved in what is going to be a FANTASTIC day!! ๐Ÿ˜€

You can register for the shift here: https://run4wales.rosterfy.eu/event/ld0BQls22VDzYr0KFhhq1KrAS7QJkYeqFWDuqtU3

A reminder of what the role entails is here:https://www.run4wales.org/app/uploads/2026/01/Water-Station-Volunteer-Role.pdf

The day would not be possible without all you Extra Milers so I hope to see you all there!!!

Ps. heres a clip from Bath Half to get you motivated!

Sophie ๐Ÿ˜ƒ

01/03/2026

Dydd Gwyl Dewi Hapus Extra Milers!

The Getpro Bath Half is taking place on March 15th 2026 and we're in need of people at the Finish line and on one of our water stations, are you available to volunteer? Sign up today!

https://fb.watch/FAaQUB_mNp/

ABP Newport Marathon Festival is not far away now! Are you joining us on Sunday 19th April? Check out our 2025 volunteer...
12/02/2026

ABP Newport Marathon Festival is not far away now! Are you joining us on Sunday 19th April? Check out our 2025 volunteer photo album here to get a flavour of what event day will be like.

All photos by Run 4 Wales

09/02/2026

Can't wait until Getpro Bath Half on 15th March or ABP Newport Marathon Festival on 19th April to start volunteering? There's lots of opportunities on Volunteering Wales to get involved and support your community.

Welcome to Volunteering Wales, where our aim is to make volunteering easy for volunteers and organisations working in the voluntary sector.

05/02/2026

Join us for Getpro Bath Half. Sign up and choose your volunteer event day role today.
๐ŸŽ’ Bag drop, Royal Victoria Park (event village)
๐ŸŽ–Finish Line, Royal Avenue
๐Ÿ•‘ Start pens, Royal Victoria Park
๐Ÿ’ฆMile 4/11.8 Water station, Pines Way
๐Ÿ”‹Energy gels, Great Pulteney Street
๐Ÿ“ฃ Course Marshal, race route

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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