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.

21. No holding back

The wheelchair race gets underway. Photo: Pacemaker

22. Still smiling

Keeping up the pace for Chest, Heart & Stroke. Photo: Pacemaker

23. First over the line

Mohammed Oumaarir won the Mash Direct Belfast City Marathon. The Moroccan crossed the line at Ormeau Park in 2:22:56, coming in just ahead of Wales’ Adam Bowden who finished in 2:23:26. Pre race favourite Bernard Rotich came in in 2:26:02 after being left behind by Oumaarir shortly before the Lagan Towpath at Ormeau. Photo: Pacemaker

24. Take note

'Next year I'm running' pledges this participant. Photo: Pacemaker