15 Weeks To Go!

19 January 2026

15 weeks to go!
Just 15 weeks left until the 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon! Get Runna, the #1 rated running coaching app,to give your Belfast City Marathon training a proper headstart πŸƒπŸΌβ€β™‚οΈ

15 weeks out is the perfect time to start marathon training - early enough to build strong habits, fitness, and confidence, without rushing or overloading your body.

To help you start strong, we’ve teamed up with Runna, the #1-rated running coaching app, to give your Belfast City Marathon training a proper headstart.

Runna creates a fully personalised 15-week training plan tailored to your pace, goals, and schedule – so you know you’re doing the right thing from day one.

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Consistency Now = Confidence Later 🀝

Build consistency now to see stronger results later. The earlier you lock in your running routine, the easier it becomes to stay on track.

πŸ’‘Your BCM Runna Marathon plan sets you up for success from day one, delivering the exact easy-run mileage you need to build a strong aerobic base.

Speed Work Early = Easier Race Pace Later ⚑

Skipping speed early often makes target marathon pace feel far harder than it needs to later in training.

πŸ’‘ Your plan introduces personalised speed work early on to build speed endurance and running efficiency so race pace becomes easier, then easier again.

Get Closer To Your BCM Goal Every Day

Now’s the time to start strong from day one. Whether it’s your first marathon or you’re chasing a Marathon PR,, Runna gives you everything you need to achieve your goal.

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