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

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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.

Getting ready to race!

17. 2024 Belfast City Marathon

Getting ready to race! Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Setting off at a good pace.

18. 2024 Belfast City Marathon

Setting off at a good pace. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Posing for a photo at the start of the race.

19. 2024 Belfast City Marathon

Posing for a photo at the start of the race. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

The marathon gets underway at Stormont.

20. 2024 Belfast City Marathon

The marathon gets underway at Stormont. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press