Races Marathon · Belfast, UK
Belfast City Marathon
Belfast City Marathon is a rolling marathon in Belfast, UK, held each May. A friendly city loop with steady undulation and famous crowd support. Early May is 8-14C. The rises around Belfast are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
Last updated 2026-07-03 · confirm dates & entries on the official race site
When
May
every year
Course
rolling
Marathon
Conditions
Early May is 8-14C.
Racing this course well
A friendly city loop with steady undulation and famous crowd support.
The rises around Belfast are small but relentless — train on similar terrain and race by effort, not pace.
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- When is the Belfast City Marathon?
- It is held each May in Belfast, UK. Check the official Belfast City Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Belfast City Marathon course flat?
- A friendly city loop with steady undulation and famous crowd support.
- How should I train for the Belfast City Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Belfast City Marathon: rolling terrain, May conditions. RunV generates a plan for your goal time and rebuilds it every time life interrupts the Belfast build.
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