Best pictures of the 2023 Belfast City Marathon as thousands take to the streets

Thousands of people turned out for the Belfast City Marathon on Sunday to cheer on the huge sea of colourful runners and walkers aiming to make it over the finishing line.

Here are some of the best pictures of the day.

1. A sea of runners

Runners set off from Stormont. Photo: Pacemaker

2. Ready for the off

Paula Green and Chrissy Watt at the 2023 Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon. Photo: Kelvin Boyes

3. One for the album

Freedom Runners at the 2023 Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon. Photo: Kelvin Boyes

4. Getting ready to go

Caoimhe Conway, Stephen Acheson and Eimear Wilson. Photo: Kelvin Boyes