Belfast City Marathon Events

Run in Northern Ireland's vibrant historic capital...

The Belfast City Marathon is one of the leading marathons in the UK and Ireland and is an AIMS certified race. Not to mention, the first and only marathon in Northern Ireland to join the World Athletics Label Road Race Series, joining in 2023. The race starts at Stormont and finishes in Ormeau Park, running through all four areas of the City; North, South, East and West. The Belfast event is renowned for the incredible local support and crowds to cheer your on throughout your 26.2 mile journey. There is an event to suit all levels of fitness on including a Marathon Run, Wheelchair Race and Team Relay. The 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon was the largest ever, with over 23,000 participants across the Marathon & Team Relay, continuing the streak of being the largest mass participation sporting event in Northern Ireland.

The Belfast City Half Marathon is Northern Ireland's biggest half marathon event. The popular flat and fast race starts and finishes at Ormeau Park, running through the heart of Belfast and soaking up beautiful greenways and parks. The iconic race typically sells out, so enter early to avoid disappointment. 

Belfast City Marathon also organise the Belfast City Women's 10k, hosted in Belfast's iconic Titanic Quarter as well as the Belfast City 5k Fun Run, a festive event for all of the family to enjoy! 

 

Photo credit: Ian Finn (1982)