Virtual Marathon Distance Run

This morning, over 12,000 people should have gathered along the start line at Stormont Estate to take on their Marathon Run, Team Relay, 8 Mile Walk or Fun Run challenge. However with COVID-19, the organisers had to reschedule the event to Sunday 20th September 2020 which they are very excited about.

In its absence and for the for the first time in 39 years, Belfast City Marathon Ltd, have decided to "run" a Virtual Marathon Distance, where everyone can get involved by walking, jogging or running the 26.2 miles safely. 

Online entries will open on Thursday 7th May 2020* at www.belfastcitymarathon.com and participants will have less than 9 weeks to complete the challenge, following local Government guidelines for exercise and social distancing before submitting your results before midnight on 30th June.

*Final date for registration is Friday 19th June 2020.

John Allen (Chairman of Belfast City Marathon Ltd) said:

We are delighted to launch our first virtual run which will enable everyone to get involved safely. It is important at this time that we try to keep some type of routine and we believe that this event can help motivate people physically and mentally. Our Official Charity, Cancer Focus NI, are feeling the pressure of COVID-19 and it is important therefore that they continue to receive donations to keep their services "running." As such, proceeds from this event will be donated to them but we also ask for everyone to try and raise some much needed funds, regardless of how small or big it is all needed.

The entry fee for the event is £15 and all participants will receive a medal and a complimentary Cancer Focus NI T-shirt. There is also an option for participants to purchase an event tech t-shirt at £5.

Ready to take on the challenge and mark yourself down as a virtual competitor?

Entries can be made via mobile or desktop from Thursday 7th May 2020 at www.belfastcitymarathon.com. Final entry will be on Friday 19th June 2020.

The Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon is sponsored by Athletics NI, Daily Mirror, Belfast Live, SPAR, Decathlon Belfast, Better, Cool FM (Downtown Radio and Downtown Country), Translink, Framar Health, Tayto and Four Star Pizza. This year's official charity is Cancer Focus NI.