RunningMarathon

2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon

3 May 2026

Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Race details

Modality

Individual

Organizer

Belfast City Marathon

Distance

42.195 km

Start time

09:00

Terrain

Asphalt

Difficulty

Intermediate

Course profile

Flat

Minimum age

18+

Certified

Yes

Event description

The Belfast City Marathon is Northern Ireland's premier road running event, taking participants through the four areas of the city with incredible local support. The course offers a unique tour of Belfast's landmarks and is known for its relatively flat profile, making it ideal for both PB hunters and first-timers.

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Sport

Running

Distance

Marathon

Country

United Kingdom

Region

Northern Ireland