🇬🇧Belfast, United Kingdom
Belfast City Marathon
Expected May 2027
Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
175 m
Terrain
Road
Entry type
Open entry
PB potential
Good conditions for a solid performance
Beginner friendly
Great for newcomers — manageable course, strong support
About this race
Belfast's City Marathon is one of Ireland's largest and most storied running events, held on the May Bank Holiday Monday with a tangibly festive atmosphere. The course passes the iconic Titanic Belfast museum in the Cathedral Quarter, through the Victorian splendour of Botanic Gardens and Queen's University, along the River Lagan towpath, and through the regenerated Titanic Quarter's towering cranes. The 175m of elevation reflects Belfast's genuine hills — this is not a flat city, and the course's climbs through east Belfast require honest pacing. May conditions of 9–17°C are generally kind. Northern Ireland's passionate community — this is a relay as much as a solo race, with thousands of relay teams — makes for extraordinary atmosphere.
Typical race-day weather
Temperature
8–17°C
Humidity
60–75%
Conditions
Northern Irish May — mild and often breezy, possible showers
Wind
10–25 km/h
Qualifies for
Entry information
Next edition date estimated — confirm exact date with the official site.
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