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Belfast Marathon

May 2019

Belfast City Marathon organisers admit 2019 route was even longer

Belfast City Marathon organisers have conceded the 2019 route was even longer than they first admitted.

Siobhan Grant (left) and fellow competitor Caroline Morris taking part in the Belfast City Marathon last Sunday

Belfast marathon organisers must make 'big gesture' to runners who went extra 0.3 miles, says angry mum

A Belfast City Marathon runner has slammed organisers for getting the basics wrong as she urged them to make "a big gesture" to the running community after it emerged the course was 0.3 miles too long.

The marathon gets under way at Parliament Buildings, Stormont

Belfast Sunday marathon move a step in right direction, insists chief despite distance error

The chairman of the Belfast Marathon Organising Committee said he felt "vindicated" by the success of yesterday's race - despite a mistake that led to participants running almost half a kilometre too far.

Rob Kelly asks Orlagh Hester to marry him after finishing the marathon

Unusual proposal caps remarkable day for Belfast marathon man Oggie Winters

The new Belfast City Marathon route has been hailed a success by thousands of runners who pounded the pavement yesterday - including one man on track to run his 500th race and another who went the extra mile.

Belfast City Marathon 2019: Results, pictures and video as record crowd take on new 'longer' route

A record crowd of thousands took part in the first ever Belfast City Marathon to be held on a Sunday.

New 2019 Belfast City Marathon course too long, organisers confirm

The 2019 Belfast City Marathon was too long, organisers have confirmed.

April 2019

Graham and Ganiel eyeing local joy in biggest ever Belfast Marathon

Northern Ireland's top female marathon runners Laura Graham and Gladys Ganiel head the local challenge at the 38th Deep River Rock Belfast City Marathon, which will this year be held on a Sunday - May 5 - for the first time.

Marathon man Tommy chases more records after Dutch glory

Tommy Hughes is no stranger to making marathon headlines and he doesn't intend to give up yet.

September 2018

Gideon Kimosop, Vincent McAllister and Karl Duggan finish first second and and third. Picture: Matt Bohill, Pacemaker Press.

Watch: Belfast City Half Marathon 2018 - pictures and video

Over 4000 people hit the streets to take part in Sunday's sixth annual Belfast City Half Marathon.

The launch of the 2019 Belfast City Marathon at Stormont.
L-R David Seaton MBE (Chairman of Belfast City Marathon), Elly McKee (Deep RiverRock), Noel Thompson (BBC Presenter and Ambassador of Stroke Association), Shirley McCay (Womens Hockey World Cup Finalist and Cancer Focus NI Ambassador), Jackie Fullerton MBE (Sports Journalist and Ambassador for BART), Rhys McClenaghan (Gold Medal Gymnast and Ambassador for Action Mental Health), Mike Patton (Air Ambulance NI) and the Deputy Lord Mayor of Belfast Emmet McDonough-Brown. ©Press Eye/Darren Kidd

Entries now open for new look Belfast City Marathon

Entries have now opened for the 2019 Belfast City Marathon.

May 2018

Belfast City Marathon releases statement on future of the event

The organisers of the Belfast City Marathon have said they are "confident" the future of the event is safe after meetings with the police.

A gentleman to everyone: Man who died during marathon named as Stephen Heaney

A man who died while running the Belfast City Marathon has been named as Stephen Neil Heaney.

The start of the Belfast City Marathon yesterday

Death of runner casts shadow over Belfast Marathon

A runner died yesterday after taking part in the Belfast Marathon.

Hundreds run Belfast Marathon in memory of teacher Christopher Colhoun

More than 460 people ran yesterday's marathon in memory of Tyrone teacher Christopher Colhoun - who died tragically earlier this year - raising tens of thousands of pounds for the school he loved.

Jo-Anne Dobson (right) and son Mark (far left) with Emma Donaghy and her mum, Claire, at the Belfast Marathon yesterday

Sun shines at Belfast Marathon as 17,000 runners take to streets - results, galleries and video

Thousands of athletes were scorched in beaming sunshine as they took part in the 37th Belfast City Marathon yesterday.

Belfast City Marathon: Photos from start, race and finish, the best fancy dress and the top 100

Around 17,000 people took part in the Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon - on what was thought to be the warmest day of the year so far in Northern Ireland.

Eric Koech wins the 37th annual Belfast City Marathon on May Bank holiday Monday, with thousands of participants taking part in the Marathon , relay and fun runners. Pic Colm Lenaghan/Pacemaker

Belfast City Marathon: Kenyan athletes cross the line first in 2018 race

The winners of the 2018 Belfast City Marathon have crossed the finish line, with around 17,000 others following in their wake.

Runners pictured at the marathon at Belfast City Hall. Photo by Kelvin Boyes / Press Eye

Tragic Belfast runner set off to complete 'dream first marathon'

A man aged in his 50s has died after collapsing during the Belfast Marathon.

Laura Graham will be out to reclaim her Belfast Marathon title

Laura given go-ahead to defend her Belfast title

Kilkeel's Laura Graham and Kenyan Joel Kipsang are favourites for today's 37th Deep RiverRock Belfast Marathon which features 17,000 participants.

7th May 2018
37th Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon
Thousands of runners pictured at the marathon

Mandatory Credit ©Presseye/Stephen Hamilton

Belfast City Marathon: Traffic and travel - roads closures as 17,000 take to the streets

With up to 17,000 people taking to the streets for the Belfast City Marathon and Half Marathon this Monday, disruption to traffic and travel is expected across the city.

Belfast City Marathon: We need you to help us over the finish line

It's that time of year once again.

Local talent: Laura Graham winning last year’s Belfast Marathon

Graham to race Belfast Marathon despite threat of Ireland axe

Ireland's top marathon runner Laura Graham has been threatened with deselection from Ireland's team for the European Championships in August should she compete in next Monday's Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon.

May 2017

Outstanding: An emotional Laura Graham after her superb victory

April 2017

The 2016 Deep RiverRock Belfast City Marathon. Pic Presseye.

Belfast City Marathon route change talks underway

Organisers of the Belfast City Marathon are in talks about changing the route.

The runners head off along Chichester Street, Belfast. Presseye

Belfast city marathon: Traffic and travel advice - what roads are closed and when?

As 15,000 people take to the streets of Belfast on the May Day Bank holiday for the city's annual marathon - some disruption can be expected on the roads.

May 2014

05.05.14. PICTURE BY DAVID FITZGERALD
The Belfast City Marathon kicks off yesterday at the Belfast City Hall. 17,500 runners took part in the Marathon

Belfast Marathon 2014: Full results from this year's race - Part Seven

2033 Ross Taylor 05:18:25

Thousands take part in yesterday's Belfast Marathon

Belfast Marathon 2014: These on the runs do our city proud

They came, they sweated and they conquered the Belfast City Marathon in their thousands.

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