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.
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. With places now entirely sold out to the public, this unique competition will give two lucky Phoenix Energy customers, the opportunity to bag a spot in the full marathon and enjoy complimentary additional treats such as a meal out and overnight stay for two in Belfast’s prestigious 5-star Fitzwilliam Hotel. The winners will also be featured in a Phoenix Energy mini-series documenting the highs and lows of marathon training. Speaking about the Sponsored Athlete competition, Emma Kernohan, Marketing Manager at Phoenix Energy said:
“Thousands of people have already signed up to next year’s Belfast City Marathon, and the event is entirely sold out to the public. We are therefore delighted to be able to award two spaces to two lucky winners who missed out on a marathon spot initially. This is a fantastic opportunity with lots of branded goodies and treats included, and we are looking for people who are willing to share their training journey online in a bid to really inspire and encourage others who are taking part in the marathon but may feel a little bit daunted by their training journey ahead.”
Phoenix Energy, Northern Ireland’s largest gas distribution business, operates a network across the Greater Belfast, Larne, Whitehead and East Down areas, extending to over 4,000km of pipeline and has successfully connected over 260,000 customers in the almost 30 years since its inception. Speaking about the new partnership, Emma Kernohan, Marketing Manager at Phoenix Energy, added:
“We are proud to be the new title sponsor of the Belfast City Marathon, a celebration of determination, connection, and community spirit. Next year, Phoenix will celebrate 30 years of fuelling homes and business across Northern Ireland and there is no better way to celebrate that milestone than helping to fuel runners and spectators across some of the most exciting events in Northern Ireland’s sporting calendar. This partnership is a real synergy of spirit, and together, we hope to create a positive impact and energise communities across Belfast and beyond.”
Speaking about the competition, Garry Nugent from the Belfast City Marathon team said:
“Our new partnership with Phoenix Energy is off to a flying start. This competition is a fantastic example of the energy that Phoenix is bringing to the Belfast City marathon. It is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who might have missed out on the initial registration process but is keen to push themselves to the next level to achieve their marathon goals. Whether you’re a seasoned marathon runner or it’s your very first time, it is open to anyone who is passionate about running and keen to share their experiences with the running community online.”
The competition will be open for entry from Thursday 20th November 2025, for a period of 10 days. Terms and conditions will be applicable. To enter visit phoenixenergyni.com/phoenix-energy-sponsored-athlete
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