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Belfast Named A European City of Sport 2026

27 November 2025

Belfast Named A European City of Sport 2026

Belfast has been officially awarded the title of a European City of Sport 2026, recognising the city’s commitment to sport, physical activity and community wellbeing.
Introducing our 2026 Campaign - #MindBodyMiles

26 November 2025

Introducing our 2026 Campaign - #MindBodyMiles

As we look ahead to 2026, we are thrilled to unveil our #MindBodyMiles Campaign, a year-long commitment to supporting all of our participants, not just through the miles they cover, but through the mental and physical journey.
Phoenix to Give Marathon Energy to Two Lucky Athletes in 2026

21 November 2025

Phoenix to Give Marathon Energy to Two Lucky Athletes in 2026

Phoenix Energy has been named as the official title sponsor of the 2026 Belfast City Marathon in an exciting new partnership that will span at least 3 years. To celebrate the launch of the new partnership, Phoenix is seeking to award two passionate runners a ‘Sponsored Athlete’ experience.
AbbottWMM Age Group World Championships 2025

30 October 2025

AbbottWMM Age Group World Championships 2025

Belfast City Marathon celebrates runners as they qualify for the AbbottWMM Age Group World Championships on this Sunday November 2nd in New York City through the 2024 Moy Park Belfast City Marathon!
Belfast City Marathon Announces Exciting New Chapter with Phoenix Energy as Title Sponsor

21 October 2025

Belfast City Marathon Announces Exciting New Chapter with Phoenix Energy as Title Sponsor

Belfast City Marathon is proud to welcome Phoenix Energy as the event’s new title sponsor. This marks the beginning of an exciting partnership that will help power one of Northern Ireland’s largest and most celebrated sporting occasions.
Paul’s Air Ambulance journey highlights: every mission begins with you

08 September 2025

Paul’s Air Ambulance journey highlights: every mission begins with you

This Air Ambulance Awareness Week (8th–14th September), former patient Paul Brannigan from Tyrone is sharing his remarkable story of survival and recovery after a serious workplace accident. Almost one year on from the incident that left him critically injured, Paul is urging the public to support Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, the service that helped save his life.

From Injury to Impact - Man Funds Three Days of local Air Ambulance

13 August 2025

From Injury to Impact - Man Funds Three Days of local Air Ambulance

A workplace accident that could have ended in tragedy has instead sparked a wave of gratitude and community support, raising over £20,000 for the Air Ambulance Northern Ireland, funding an additional three days and potentially helping 6 future patients.

one man. two weeks. 400 miles. marcus walks ireland for air ambulance ni

29 July 2025

one man. two weeks. 400 miles. marcus walks ireland for air ambulance ni

Read about Marcus who walked Northern Ireland in aid of Air Ambulance!

air ambulances 8th anniversary!

22 July 2025

air ambulances 8th anniversary!

Our Charity Partner Air Ambulance Northern Ireland is celebrating its 8th anniversary today!

Air Ambulance Upcoming Events

02 July 2025

Air Ambulance Upcoming Events

Check out the upcoming events Air Ambulance have organised throughout the rest of 2025!

 

Want to be apart of the Belfast City Marathon team?

26 June 2025

Want to be apart of the Belfast City Marathon team?

Have you ever wanted to be part of the running of the Belfast City Marathon?

 

2026 Belfast City Marathon Sponsorship Opportunities!

22 May 2025

2026 Belfast City Marathon Sponsorship Opportunities!

Following a highly successful and sold-out year of events in 2024, the Belfast City Marathon is now seeking a new Title Sponsor for the period 2026–2028.

 

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