You can start planning your day now
Belfast City Marathon organisers have officially revealed the route for the 2026 Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon & Team Relay, taking place on Sunday, May 3 2026.
Thousands of runners and relay teams from across Northern Ireland and beyond will take part in one of the city’s biggest annual sporting events, which will once again begin at the iconic Stormont Estate and finish in Ormeau Park.
The 2026 course largely follows the successful 2025 route, guiding participants through many of Belfast’s most recognisable streets and landmarks, with minor adjustments in North and South Belfast.
Participants in both the full marathon and the popular Team Relay will enjoy a scenic city-wide course with thousands of spectators expected to line the streets in support.
The relay changeover points will be situated at Montgomery Road, Boucher Road, Falls Road and Duncairn Gardens. These locations allow relay teams of two to five runners to each complete a section of the marathon distance before passing the baton to the next teammate.
Event organisers encourage participants and spectators to review the route details ahead of race day, particularly those travelling or living along the course, as temporary road closures will be in place to facilitate the event.
Further route information and event updates can be found on the Belfast City Marathon Social Media accounts and website.
With excitement building ahead of race day, organisers are looking forward to welcoming thousands of runners, relay teams, volunteers and supporters for another unforgettable race day experience in the city.
The Phoenix Energy Belfast City Marathon is sponsored by Phoenix Energy, Translink, Kukri Sports, Belfast Live, Daily Mirror, Q Radio, Better, Runna, Marathon Photos Live, iTAB, Deep RiverRock, Charles Hurst, Mac in a Sac, Steigen, Applied Nutrition, Linwoods Health Foods and Belfast City Council. The Official Charity Platform is Give2You.
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