Belfast City Marathon
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Event Overview
The Belfast City Marathon takes place on Sunday 3 May 2026. The event offers multiple race distances.
Distances
- Marathon: 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon
- Women's 10k
- 5k Fun Run
- Team Relay
Start Locations
The races start from different locations in Belfast.
- The marathon and team relay begin at Stormont Estate (Prince of Wales Avenue).
- The half marathon starts at Ormeau Park.
- The women's 10k starts at Titanic Quarter.
- The 5k Fun Run starts at Belfast City Hall.
Key Details
The marathon course is certified by AIMS (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races). The event uses a pacing team. There are official partners for merchandise and training.
Rules and Regulations
Participants must complete their event within a set time limit: the marathon and team relay within 6 hours, the half marathon within 3 hours, the women's 10k within 2 hours, and the 5k within 1 hour. The half marathon is a competitive running event and walking is not permitted. Walking is allowed in the marathon but must be completed within the 6-hour limit. The use of in-ear or over-the-ear headphones is not permitted; only bone-conducting headphones are allowed.
Participants may not bring dogs, skateboards, rollerblades, bicycles, or other wheeled devices on the course. Only hand-propelled or pushed wheelchairs are permitted for the marathon and half marathon, and prior permission from the organisers is required. No wheeled devices are allowed in the team relay.
Race number swapping or sale is forbidden, though official transfers can be arranged through the event's booking system within a designated period. The event operates a no-refund policy, though deferrals to the following year may be considered with a medical note submitted at least two weeks before race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
