Belfast marathon 2024: colour and spectacle of the big race in 35 pictures

By Valerie Martin

Published 5th May 2024, 11:34 BST

Updated 5th May 2024, 19:16 BST

A record number of participants took to the streets of Belfast for the biggest marathon in the city's history.

The 2024 Moy Park Belfast City Marathon started at Stormont at 9am with thousands of cheering supporters lining the streets.

The 26.2 mile marathon route included north, south, east and west Belfast, starting at Stormont Estate and finishing in Ormeau Park.

Check out these colourful images from the big event.

The Belfast City Marathon gets underway with a record number of entrants aiming to complete the 26.2-mile course..

1. 2024 Belfast City Marathon

The Belfast City Marathon gets underway with a record number of entrants aiming to complete the 26.2-mile course.. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Enjoying the spectacle of the marathon event.

2. 2024 Belfast City Marathon

Enjoying the spectacle of the marathon event. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

A record number of entrants started the Belfast Marathon on Sunday.

3. 2024 Belfast City Marathon

A record number of entrants started the Belfast Marathon on Sunday. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Having fun on marathon day.

4. 2024 Belfast City Marathon

Having fun on marathon day. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press