Everything you need to know about the Belfast Marathon
The 44th Belfast City Marathon is taking place on Sunday, May 3, 2026, with nearly 24,000 participants expected to run the 26.2-mile route across the city. The event begins at the Stormont estate and ends in Ormeau Park, passing through several districts including east, north, and west Belfast. Road closures and public transport disruptions are anticipated, with special train services operating to accommodate spectators and runners.
- ▪The Belfast City Marathon starts at the Stormont estate with the wheelchair race beginning at 08:59 BST, followed by the elite and general races at 09:00 and 09:01 BST respectively.
- ▪The marathon route spans 26.2 miles, starting on Prince of Wales Avenue and ending in Ormeau Park, passing through areas including Upper Newtownards Road.
- ▪Nearly 24,000 people have registered, though organizers expect a 10-15% drop-off on race day, with thousands more expected to watch along the route.
- ▪Roads affected by the marathon will reopen after six hours, and runners still on the course after that time are asked to move to footpaths.
- ▪Special early morning train services will run from Londonderry, Larne, Bangor, and Newry to Belfast Lanyon Place to support event travel.
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