Belfast City Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool temps, moderate winds
Runners will face temperatures starting at 49°F and reaching 51°F by the finish, with humidity at a high 75%. There's a consistent tailwind in the early miles, but headwinds will impact performance from mile 4 and again from miles 15 and 20. To manage the conditions, runners should pace conservatively and stay hydrated, especially given the challenging crosswinds in later segments.
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Race Info
The Belfast City Marathon runs through Belfast, Northern Ireland, starting at Stormont Estate and finishing at Ormeau Park. The AIMS-certified 26.2-mile course is run on a Sunday in early May and is paired with a team relay covering the same route in stages on the same day. It is Northern Ireland's largest mass-participation running event, with a combined field across the marathon weekend reported at 15,000 to 18,000 participants.
