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

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.

29. 2024 Belfast City Marathon

Setting off along the route. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Keeping an eye on their time. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

Eye-catching runners make their way through the Stormont estate. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press

This year's Belfast Marathon attracted a record number of runners. Photo: Arthur Allison/Pacemaker Press